POLITICO Playbook: A 9-step guide to winning Trump’s endorsement
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If you have Donald Trump’s number, you have a leg up in the process. He takes his own calls. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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In case you haven’t noticed, DONALD TRUMP has every intention of throwing his weight around in Republican primaries in 2022. And whether it’s for an incumbent looking to ward off an intraparty threat or a challenger aiming to knock off a sitting senator, his endorsement matters a lot. Even candidates in safe seats stand to raise a ton of money if they can manage to secure Trump’s imprimatur.