Voter Survival Guide: Fear and loathing in the GOP
There is increasing worry among Republicans, including top party leaders, donors and strategists, that Donald Trump’s erratic campaign is going to doom the party this fall – not just in the presidential race, but all the way down the ballot.
Key senators are distancing themselves from Trump. At least two Republican congressmen are saying they’ll vote for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. A group called R4C16, started by two George W. Bush administration officials, is urging Republicans to back the Democratic nominee.
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— Jacalore (@Jacalore) August 3, 2016
There’s not yet a mass movement of Republicans flocking toward Clinton, but among the GOP the fear is: That’s coming.
And senior GOP officials are – hypothetically – exploring options in case a presidential nominee were to drop out.
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This year, the threat posed by Mr. Trump compels us to consider what many of us never have: Supporting the Democratic nominee for president.
The R4C16 website
created by Republicans supporting Hillary ClintonNews roundup
▪ A purple heart recipient is raising money to send Trump to a war zone.
▪ Joe Scarborough: During a national security briefing, Trump asked three times, “Why can’t we use nuclear weapons?”
Why can't I eat my dinner using nuclear weapons? Why can't I use nuclear weapons to mow my lawn? Why can't I legally marry a nuclear weapon
— Erin Gloria Ryan (@morninggloria) August 3, 2016
▪ Rigging it: Is Trump setting the stage to challenge November’s election result?
▪ Clinton no longer has a massive fund-raising lead over Trump..
▪ Trump campaign did change the GOP platform on Ukraine. It also lied about it.
▪ What’s it like at a Trump rally? Very scary.| More election coverage
From social media
Watch: What are some major concerns about Trump's handling of national security? Hayden and #morningjoe weigh in. https://t.co/FyFoSmJlJI
— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) August 3, 2016
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This story was originally published August 4, 2016 at 8:30 AM with the headline "Voter Survival Guide: Fear and loathing in the GOP."