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Thomas Massie: “This was the most expensive race in congressional primary…”

Featuring: Thomas Massie, Republican | U.S. House Kentucky, District 4

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Published | Video Starts at 02:48

So they wanted to eliminate me. And by the way, they couldn't buy my vote in 14 years, so they bought this seat. This was the most expensive race in congressional primary history. And at the end of this race, we were spending more per day, my side and the opposing side, we are spending more per day than most entire congressional races are spent for the entire cycle. (02:48–02:53)

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