Although Republican parties in the individual states and territories are generally united behind President Donald Trump and his agenda, factionalism still exists among those who go to precinct and county caucuses and choose state chairmen and other officials.

These days, factions within the GOP range from MAGA Republicans (who rally behind the president), “Uber MAGA” Republicans (who frequently charge rivals with “not being MAGA enough” and brand them RINOs — Republicans In Name Only), and the not-as-conservative “Old Guard,” which usually includes major donors to the party.

Against this backdrop, Missouri’s former lieutenant governor, Peter Kinder, eight years after he left office, walked out of the past to win the state Republican chairmanship of the Show-Me State.

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