Georgia votes for successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene after Trump spat – US politics live
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Experts question the scientific rigor of RFK Jr.'s vaccine safety pick, while Georgia votes for a new House representative.
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A MIT professor appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to review Covid-19 vaccine safety has reportedly failed to meet basic scientific standards in his own research on the topic, according to over a dozen scientists and public health experts. Retsef Levi, an operations management professor, is also a member of the US health department's vaccine advisory committee (ACIP). This assessment raises questions about the scientific rigor applied to vaccine safety evaluations. Separately, Georgia voters are electing a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene, with President Trump's endorsed candidate, Clay Fuller, likely facing Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff. This election will determine the representation for Georgia's district in the House.
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Georgia votes in high-stakes primary for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s House seat
Georgia votes in high-stakes primary for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s House seat - The Guardian
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Former President Donald Trump continues to exert significant influence over US politics, from taunting political rivals and making policy demands to impacting primary elections and facing legal challenges. His statements and actions are shaping ongoing debates and future electoral contests.
Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
A high-stakes special election primary is underway in Georgia to fill the House seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The election is seen as a key test of former President Trump's endorsement power and has drawn a crowded field of candidates.
Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
A high-stakes special election is underway in Georgia to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The election is seen as a test of former President Donald Trump's endorsement power, with multiple candidates vying for the position.
Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia
A special election is underway in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. This election is seen as a key test of former President Donald Trump's endorsement power and features a crowded field of candidates.
Georgia Special Election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's Seat
A special election is underway in Georgia to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. This high-stakes primary serves as a key test of President Donald Trump's endorsement power and features a crowded field of candidates.
Georgia Special Election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's Seat
A special election is underway in Georgia to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. This high-stakes primary is seen as a test of former President Donald Trump's endorsement power and features a crowded field of candidates.
Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th District
A special election is underway in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The election is seen as a test of President Trump's endorsement power and features a crowded field of candidates.
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