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Scott Rigell: “Trump is a bully, unworthy of our nomination. My love for our country eclipses my loyalty to our party and to live with…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2016
Trump is a bully, unworthy of our nomination. My love for our country eclipses my loyalty to our party and to live with a clear conscience. I will not support a nominee so lacking in the judgment, temperament and judgment and character needed to be our nation's commander-in-chief.
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Scott Rigell
Republican · Virginia

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Scott Rigell expresses his strong opposition to Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, citing concerns over Trump's character and judgment.

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