February 27, 2016

Mitch McConnell: Republicans will drop Trump ‘like a hot rock’ if he wins the nomination

Mitch McConnell: Republicans will drop Trump ‘like a hot rock’ if he wins the nomination

"In private meetings in Washington, Republicans are preparing for their latest worst case 2016 election scenario: Donald Trump might be their presidential nominee. Normally at this point in the election cycle the GOP would be gearing up for attacks on their anticipated Democratic rival for the White House. But party leaders are so distraught at the idea of the blustery businessman heading the ticket, that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has taken to advising candidates to keep their distance from Trump."