Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 2, 2016
Donald Trump, in 2008, wrote four checks to elect Hillary Clinton as president. So I'd like to ask Donald why would you write checks to Hillary Clinton to be president in 2008?
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cruz questions Trump's past donations to Hillary Clinton, suggesting a lack of party loyalty.

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