House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good Faces Challenges from Within His Own Party in Virginia's 5th Congressional District Primary Elections

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Good has angered House Republicans by voting to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy and against military aid to Israel.
House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good faces challenge from state Sen. John McGuire in Virginia's 5th Congressional District primary elections.
McGuire has outraised Good in the May federal election documents.
McGuire is backed by some House Republicans, Trump, and McCarthy, as well as outside groups tied to the Freedom Caucus and Club for Growth Action.
House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good Faces Challenges from Within His Own Party in Virginia's 5th Congressional District Primary Elections

In the 2024 primary elections, several closely watched races are taking place in Virginia, Georgia, and Oklahoma for congressional seats. One of the most notable contests is in Virginia's 5th Congressional District, where House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good faces a challenge from state Sen. John McGuire. The outcome of this race could have significant implications for both the Republican Party and Congress.

Good has made enemies within his own party due to his defiance of leadership and endorsement of colleagues' primary opponents. He angered several House Republicans by voting to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and upset the pro-Israel lobby by voting against military aid to Israel. More than half a dozen House Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, are supporting Good's primary challenger, McGuire.

McGuire is backed by some of Good's own colleagues as well as Trump and McCarthy. The two-term incumbent has gotten boosts from outside groups tied to the Freedom Caucus, Club for Growth Action, and Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul. However, McGuire has also outraised Good in the May federal election documents.

Another Republican primary race worth noting is in Virginia's 2nd District, where activist Chuck Hand, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor offense related to the Jan. 6 attack, is competing for the GOP nomination. In Georgia, both parties are picking their nominees in the open 7th and 10th Districts.

Polls close in Georgia and Virginia at 7 p.m. ET and at 8 p.m. ET in Oklahoma.


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In Virginia GOP primary, Trump and McCarthy try to oust House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Grace Kazarian Tuesday, 18 June 2024 21:48
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    • Good lost the support of Kevin McCarthy-aligned Republicans due to his vote to oust McCarthy as speaker.
    • Former President Donald Trump endorsed McGuire after Good endorsed him late.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (70%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of there being a divide within the Trump faction of the GOP and McCarthy's attempts to oust Good. The article also uses emotional manipulation by quoting Trump's statements about Good 'stabbing Virginia in the back' and 'being a backstabber.'
    • Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
    • But Good still has a swath of endorsements from congressional Republicans like Reps. Matt Gaetz and Byron Donald of Florida and Virginia Rep. Ben Cline.
    • McGuire has also been knocking Good in ads for his disloyalty to Trump.
    • The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election tracker, rates the race ‘Solid Republican,’ so the winner of the Republican primary is almost certain to win the general election in Southside Virginia.
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  • Bias (90%)
    The author, Grace Kazarian, demonstrates a clear bias towards the Trump faction of the GOP and against Bob Good. She repeatedly quotes Donald Trump's negative statements about Good and highlights McGuire's endorsements from Trump-aligned Republicans. The author also mentions that outside groups with ties to McCarthy have spent millions trying to oust Good, further emphasizing the divide within the Trump faction of the GOP.
    • Bob Good is BAD FOR VIRGINIA, AND BAD FOR THE USA.
      • If he’s reelected, Bob Good will stab Virginia in the back, sort of like he did with me.
        • McGuire also has the former president’s support and has been endorsed by other Trump-aligned Republicans including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Freedom Caucus member Warren Davidson. Some of Good’s colleagues in Washington have come to the district to support McGuire, including Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia, who has even helped fundraise for Good’s challenger.
          • This will be McCarthy’s second attempt to unseat one of the lawmakers who voted to oust him. He did not succeed in dislodging Rep. Nancy Mace, who won her primary last week.
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          The Virginia GOP debate with an audience of one: Trump - Live Updates

          Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Ally Mutnick, Monday, 17 June 2024 21:59
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            • Republican primaries are taking place in Virginia, Georgia, and Oklahoma for congressional seats.
            • Voters in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District are deciding between House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good and Virginia state Sen. John McGuire.
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          96%

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          Freedom Caucus chairman faces primary challenger backed by Trump and Kevin McCarthy

          NBC News Digital Tuesday, 18 June 2024 21:51
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            • Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole is also facing a primary challenge from businessman Paul Bondar in his district.
            • Activist Chuck Hand, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor offense related to the Jan. 6 attack, is competing for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 2nd District.
          • Accuracy
            • ][Article.facts[0]][] The House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good faces primary challenger John McGuire in Virginia's 5th District on Tuesday.[/[
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          99%

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          Why some of this conservative leader’s colleagues hope he loses tonight

          The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Theodoric Meyer, Tuesday, 18 June 2024 10:02
          • Unique Points
            • Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) could lose the primary election on June 21, 2023.
            • Good has made enemies within the Republican party due to his defiance of leadership and endorsement of colleagues' primary opponents.
            • He angered several House Republicans by voting to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
            • Good also upset the pro-Israel lobby by voting against military aid to Israel.
            • More than half a dozen House Republicans, including former president Donald Trump, are supporting Good’s primary challenger, state Sen. John McGuire.
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          100%

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          Polls open in Va. with nominations in pivotal US House districts on the ballot

          WTOP News Thomas Robertson Tuesday, 18 June 2024 20:54
          • Unique Points
            • Two US House races in Northern Virginia are among the most closely watched contests.
            • In Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, seven Democrats and six Republicans are running for nomination.
            • Republicans in Virginia will also pick their nominee to challenge Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine in November.
            • Alexandria’s mayor is not running for reelection and Arlington County voters will select nominees for the County Board.
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