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Bannon, Moore storm the establishment barricades
Donald Trump appealed to the frustrated base of the Republican Party, and Steve Bannon rode Trump's train to the White House. Now, Bannon's out on his own -- fomenting revolution against the GOP establishment—especially leadership in the Senate. Where's President Trump as the battle lines are being drawn?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenPhoto: Steve Bannon (Gage Skirmore) and Roy Moore (Moore for Senate)
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