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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBill Weld defends decision to run against Trump, says Republicans 'want to have no election'
By Felicia Sonmez February 17 at 10:39 AM
Former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld on Sunday defended his decision to pursue a 2020 Republican primary challenge against President Trump, saying in an interview on ABC Newss This Week that he is acting in the best interests of the country.
I think the Republicans in Washington want to have no election, basically. I dont think that would be very good for the country, Weld told host Martha Raddatz.
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Weld announced his decision in New Hampshire on Friday, becoming the first high-profile challenge to Trumps reelection bid.
In the ABC interview, Weld also criticized Trumps leadership style, pointing to the presidents declaration of a national emergency in pursuit of a wall along the border with Mexico.
He thinks he has to humiliate whoever hes dealing with, or else hes half a man, Weld said. The emergency declaration is just one example of that. Congress thought they had a deal. He says, Oh, you think you have a deal? Im going to show you a deal. Im going to show you whos boss. Its just no way to run a railroad.
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Bill Weld defends decision to run against Trump, says Republicans 'want to have no election' (Original Post)
DonViejo
Feb 2019
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FM123
(10,054 posts)1. I wish he would run as an Independent against trumpy
to split off some of his votes, that would really help us Dems. Running as a repug in their primary won't really give us any numbers that would help.
DFW
(54,420 posts)2. Weld nailed it more accurately than he probably intended
The Republicans in Washington want NO ELECTION AT ALL.
Just declare the White House permanent property of the Republican Party and then shut up.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)3. Say what you want about Weld,
the guy isn't afraid to speak his mind and he does it in a gentlemanly way.
He was very popular in Massachusetts.
Vinca
(50,299 posts)4. If he does oppose Trump for the GOP nomination, I'll take advantage of a loophole in the
primary law that would allow me to cross over, vote for Weld, then cross back. I'm committed to voting for any Democrat who is elected in the primary - and we have an abundance of qualified people - so it won't hurt the Democratic side to try to stop Dear Leader any way we can.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,103 posts)6. They want Trumpy as president for life