Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain became the latest senior figure in the party to criticise Trump for his attacks.
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In an op-ed published in the Post Standard alongside his interview, the liberal Republican wrote, “If I compare the life stories of both candidates, I find Trump deeply flawed in endless ways”.
Hanna has served as congressman from NY since 2011 and previously announced plans to retire in December when his third term ends.
A handful of Congressional Republicans have expressed concern over having Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for President, but Tuesday morning, the first Republican Congressman officially broke ranks, endorsing Hillary Clinton for President. Khizr Khan cited their son Humayun Khan’s military service and sacrifice and criticized Trump’s proposed temporary ban on Muslims from entering the United States.
There has been no response from Trump yet on Hanna’s decision, but given how the man normally takes criticism, there’s probably a gale force tweetstorm on the horizon.
The poll comes with good and bad news for Clinton: More Clinton supporters say they have a positive view of their vote for her. For me, it is not enough to simply denounce his comments: He is unfit to serve our party and can not lead this country.
Trump also raises larger contributions through a fundraising partnership with allied Republican parties.
Whitman was a major fundraiser for Republican Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, and was a chairwoman on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s finance team during his presidential bid this election, according to the Times.
Ryan’s office declined to comment on Hanna’s announcement.
The retiring lawmaker indicated Trump’s feud with a Gold Star family was a tipping point.
Trump turned the tables Tuesday. I see one from CNN where we’re down.
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But Buffett said there were no rules against showing tax returns and allowing people to ask questions about them.
