Top Trump operative enlisted to rescue Kansas senator's campaign

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA top Trump political operative has been tapped to help Kansas Senator Roger Marshall's campaign in the weeks before the November third election.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe operative is veteran strategist Chris Grant, and Axios has the scoop.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMarshall is running neck and neck with Democrat Adam Hamilton in a state Republicans have held for generations.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe hire is the latest sign of Republican anxiety about the seat, which the party did not expect to be defending this hard.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorKansas voters now have a real choice, and they will feel the ads.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFor people in Kansas, that means three more weeks of mailers, phone calls and television spots.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNationally, a seat like this could help decide who controls the Senate, so watch for more party money and more visits.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWhen a party flies in its top fixer, it isn't because the polls are cheerful.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr it's confidence. A campaign that wants to win hires the best. That's a growth opportunity for Kansas.

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    Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorVera, nobody hires a rescue specialist for a healthy patient.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRescue is a strong word for a consultant.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe's right, Dale. It could be a very well-paid sandwich order.

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    Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA sandwich order with a Senate seat riding on it.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKansas will be the only place in America where the sandwich is the least stressful part of the campaign.