Jason Rowe is a Republican strategist in Michigan. He was the executive director of the party, but left after criticizing Trump. More Republicans may come to agree if the losses of Trump as candidates like Walker and Oz cost the GOP control of either chamber of Congress,. But that doesn't mean Trump will just fade away.
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