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SD Senator John Thune Not Attending National GOP Convention

SD Senator John Thune Not Attending National GOP Convention

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One prominent South Dakota republican is a no show at his party’s national convention in Cleveland this week.

Senator John Thune says he is traveling around the state, mostly listening……

Thune says he will still be backing Donald Trump through the fall campaign…..

Thune has said much of Trumps support seems to be focused on making changes in Washington. He supports that…..

Thune says he expects differences between Trump and Hillary Clinton to be very clear by November.

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