“She strengthened national security, championed human rights and opportunities for women and girls across the world”, Dukes said.
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Al Baldasaro, a New Hampshire state representative, on Tuesday, told radio host Jeff Kuhner that Clinton “should be put in the firing line and shot for treason”.
During an emotional speech before the NAACP’s national conference in Ohio, Clinton painted her likely Republican opponent as a President Obama-hating, white supremacist sympathizer who was once investigated for refusing to rent apartments to African-Americans.
But Clinton also spent a large portion of her speech talking about the recent violence and racial tension nationwide and how she would inspire unity and healing. “Let me be clear: America and the world are measurably less safe and less respected because of the Iran deal Hillary helped cut”.
“As far as I’m concerned, the laws of the land on treason could be a firing squad if she’s found guilty”, he added.
He said he considered his Trump endorsement “the smart thing to do politically” and aimed at positioning New Jersey Republicans “to be able to have significant influence with the person who may in fact be the next president of the United States”.
Trump’s spokeswoman said the candidate “does not agree” with what Baldarsaro said.
“I personally hate, I mean hate, all of the negativity”, Pickle said.
The New Jersey governor was one of the final three contenders in the running for the GOP vice presidential nomination, but Trump instead picked Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Some of his constituents say Baldasaro’s outspoken nature is exactly why they like him.
Though assailing the opposing candidate is standard fare at political conventions, this year the attacks have transcended policy positions and become intimately personal.
Trump and his aides have been unable to put to rest questions about whether they can mount a sophisticated campaign to take on Clinton’s well-oiled operation. He said the “Lock Her Up!” chant punctuating speeches at the conventions “probably reflects the attitude of a lot of people in America”.
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Another Kasich delegate, state Rep. David Harris of Arlington Heights, acknowledged there’s justification in Clinton condemnation, based on her public record, and said, “I wouldn’t be surprised to hear the same type of rhetoric from the Democratic National Convention” next week.
