This is a list of Republicans and ex-Trump associates opposing his re-election. It is what it is.
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Click on the name for the source of the quote.
78. Roger Synenberg, former Republican Party chairman in Ohio:
“The actions of President Trump are tearing us apart. The time is now to put country before party.” [August, 2020]
79. Ron Filipkowski, longtime Republican party activist in Florida:
“Trump has a very strong authoritarian streak to him. He cannot tolerate disagreement. He cannot tolerate oversight ... That’s why I fear for the country. The cult of personality in the Republican Party being all about Trump needs to be exorcised.” [17 July, 2020]
80. Bob Corker, Republican ex-chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee:
“I don’t think Trump appreciates that when the president of the United States speaks and says the things that he does, the impact that it has around the world, especially in the region that he’s addressing. And so, yeah, it’s concerning to me ... He would have to concern anyone who cares about our nation.” [8 October, 2017]
81. Samantha Mattison, day care centre operator in Texas:
“I usually vote Republican, but plan to vote for Sri Kulkarni, a Democratic former Foreign Service officer running [in the House of Representatives]. This is because of the very poor handling of the pandemic from top to bottom. I was particularly infuriated by how long Mr. Trump waited to take the virus seriously, and upset that he refused for so long to wear a mask. The lack of accountability kills me.” [1 August, 2020]
82. Thomas Fenske, longtime Republican in North Carolina:
“I deeply regret voting for Trump. I’ve voted Republican in many elections, and thought I was a loyal member of the party. But this is not the party I chose. This is a trainwreck that goes on and on. What were we thinking? I mean, look at us ... Let’s vote this guy out. Let’s bring the GOP back to the true Republicans and get off this game show we are on right now.” [14 June, 2020]
83. Phil Heimlich, Republican city councilor and county commissioner in Ohio:
“Trump has created a culture of fear within the Republican Party as well as across the country, demonizing anyone with differing opinions ... He has demonstrated gross incompetence during the Covid-19 pandemic, causing needless suffering and death ... He has shamed us by diminishing our standing as a stalwart republic and defender of democracy worldwide.” [7 August, 2020]
84. Nicholas Burns, under secretary of state for Political Affairs and ambassador to NATO under G W Bush:
"What we're trying to say in this letter [released last September by the National Security Action opposing Trump's foreign policy] is that it is now time to begin the impeachment proceedings. Personally, I think the President should be removed from office because he's shamed the country and he's tried to hold himself above the law.” [27 September, 2019]
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85. Mickey Edwards, former Republican congressman for Oklahoma:
“(To) the people in the Republican Party who are saying you need to fall in line – don’t try to persuade us. This guy has real personal problems and we don’t want somebody like him in office.” [7 October, 2016]
To be continued ...
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