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The Massie Anomaly: Inside the GOP’s Silent Panic
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The internal data is stark. Contrary to the narrative of a quiet retirement, Rep. Thomas Massie is polling at a staggering 82% name recognition and 64% strong approval within his redrawn district—numbers that have party establishment strategists in a cold sweat. We have obtained a cross-tabulation showing his cross-over appeal with traditionally Democrat-aligned independents has spiked 18 points since March.