GOP Senate Leader John Thune Says It’s Time For Trump To Step Aside

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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The Senate’s No. 3 leader Sen. John Thune (R-SD) said it is time for Donald Trump to step down and allow Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence to be the Republican nominee.

John Thune is the first Republican leader to disavow Donald Trump. He had previously endorsed Trump.

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  1. Avatar for zsak zsak says:

    Too late, Trump’s character was evident years ago.

  2. At this point, calling for him to withdraw is craven. The thing is, he won’t. And if he did, his name would still be on the ballot. The courageous thing to do is to support Hillary Clinton. Anything less, is cowardice.

  3. the doors of hell have opened up to Donald Trump!

  4. Sorry dude, he’s all yours.

    I hope you all choke on him too.

  5. Avatar for cabchi cabchi says:

    I could be wrong, but I recall that there are reasons why Thune never made it to serious consideration as a VP running mate. I’m sure the Trump camp knows those reasons.

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