Bill Weld defends decision to run against Trump, says Republicans 'want to have no election'

[DonViejo]

By Felicia Sonmez February 17 at 10:39 AM

Former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld on Sunday defended his decision to pursue a 2020 Republican primary challenge against President Trump, saying in an interview on ABC News’s “This Week” that he is acting in the best interests of the country.

“I think the Republicans in Washington want to have no election, basically. I don’t think that would be very good for the country,” Weld told host Martha Raddatz.

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Weld announced his decision in New Hampshire on Friday, becoming the first high-profile challenge to Trump’s reelection bid.

In the ABC interview, Weld also criticized Trump’s leadership style, pointing to the president’s declaration of a national emergency in pursuit of a wall along the border with Mexico.

“He thinks he has to humiliate whoever he’s dealing with, or else he’s half a man,” Weld said. “The emergency declaration is just one example of that. Congress thought they had a deal. He says, ‘Oh, you think you have a deal? I’m going to show you a deal. I’m going to show you who’s boss.’ It’s just no way to run a railroad.”

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[FM123]

1. I wish he would run as an Independent against trumpy

to split off some of his votes, that would really help us Dems. Running as a repug in their primary won't really give us any numbers that would help.

[DFW]

2. Weld nailed it more accurately than he probably intended

The Republicans in Washington want NO ELECTION AT ALL.

Just declare the White House permanent property of the Republican Party and then shut up.

[TheCowsCameHome]

3. Say what you want about Weld,

the guy isn't afraid to speak his mind and he does it in a gentlemanly way.

He was very popular in Massachusetts.

[Vinca]

4. If he does oppose Trump for the GOP nomination, I'll take advantage of a loophole in the

primary law that would allow me to cross over, vote for Weld, then cross back. I'm committed to voting for any Democrat who is elected in the primary - and we have an abundance of qualified people - so it won't hurt the Democratic side to try to stop Dear Leader any way we can.

[janx]

5. Yep.

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[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

6. They want Trumpy as president for life