There's a Bizarre Situation Unfolding in a Michigan Congressional Race

Originally published at: There’s a Bizarre Situation Unfolding in a Michigan Congressional Race - TPM – Talking Points Memo

Three Republicans were running in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District primary. Trump in June endorsed Amir Hassan, a Navy Veteran, former Guantánamo guard, and Department of Homeland Security official. Hassan was up against Thomas Smith, a retired engineer, and Al Lemmo, an anti-abortion activist. In July, Smith suspended his campaign and endorsed Lemmo, decrying Hassan as…