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Tim Kaine: “I know it a would-be dictator when I see one. A would-be dictator is somebody who thinks there are no rules that apply…”

On the recordAugust 16, 2020
I know it a would-be dictator when I see one. A would-be dictator is somebody who thinks there are no rules that apply in Donald Trump's case, to him, and he will do anything to win.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
msnbc.com

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Tim Kaine compares Donald Trump to a would-be dictator, highlighting his disregard for rules.

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