He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice…gonna find out who’s a RINO or far-right

It’s the nightmare before Christmas for the Republican candidates for governor as former President Trump announces he’s coming to Nevada, throwing a wrench in Republicans’ already chaotic primary. With a field of six all battling to win over Trump’s base, there’s no telling how far they’ll go to prove their worthiness of Trump’s endorsement. But first, Trump has to make his RINO and far-right list…

Joey Gilbert, a self-described “Trump from the Jump” candidate, has been signaling Trump since day one, attending the Stop the Steal rally on January 6th and running with Trump’s inner circle like former chief of staff Mark Meadows and former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Michele Fiore, who won’t let anyone forget she’s been named POLITICO’s “Lady Trump,” is embracing the America First agenda and even secured an endorsement from Sheriff Joe Arpaio. John Lee has leaned into his new title of Republican, branding himself as the Trump candidate and invoking all the far-right buzzwords.

Dean Heller has embraced Trump from day one this time around and has tacked to the right on conservative policies, from abortion to guns. Joe Lombardo, on the other hand, has been talking out of both sides of his mouth on issues like defunding the police and immigration. After making clear he wouldn’t seek Trump’s endorsement and being called a RINO, liberal, and fake Republican by his opponents, Lombardo may find himself on Trump’s RINO list.

“As if this primary wasn’t brutal enough for Republicans, Trump just set the stage in the battle for his endorsement,” said Nevada Democratic Victory spokesperson Mallory Payne. “After months of gamesmanship, Trump’s announced visit to Nevada is sure to turn up the heat as Republicans ramp up the fight to prove they are the MAGA candidate.”

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