Here Are All The Prominent Republicans Who Have Dumped Trump (In Their Own Words)

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Donald Trump has caused outrage in all circles when inflammatory comments toward women came to light on October 7th. Here are all of the respected Republicans who've abandoned him since.

“I’m out. I can no longer in good conscience endorse this person for president. It is some of the most abhorrent and offensive comments that you can possibly imagine.”

— Jason Chaffetz, politico.com

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“Donald Trump’s behavior makes him unacceptable as a candidate for president, and I won’t vote for him. As disappointed as I’ve been with his antics throughout this campaign, I thought supporting the nominee was the best thing for our country and our party. Now, it is abundantly clear that the best t…”

— Rep. Martha Roby, twitter.com

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“I have reached the decision that I can no longer endorse Donald Trump. This is not a decision that I have reached lightly, but his pattern of behavior has left me no choice. His repeated actions and comments toward women have been disrespectful, profane and demeaning. I have spent more than two deca…”

— Mike Crapo, wtop.com

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“I wanted to be able to support my party’s nominee, chosen by the people, because I feel strongly that we need a change in direction for our country. However, I’m a mom and an American first, and I cannot and will not support a candidate for president who brags about degrading and assaulting women. I…”

— Kelly Ayotte, wtop.com

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“Mr. Trump himself has acknowledged this and identified this series of events tonight as a mere distraction. Well, with all due respect sir, you, sir, are the distraction. Your conduct, sir, is the distraction. It’s a distraction from the very principles that will help us win in November. You, yourse…”

— Mike Lee, wtop.com

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“Donald Trump should drop out. GOP should engage rules for emergency replacement.”

— Mark Kirk, twitter.com

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“I cannot and will not support Donald Trump for president. He has forfeited the right to be our party’s nominee.”

— Lisa Murkowski, twitter.com

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“Donald Trump should withdraw and Mike Pence should be our nominee effective immediately.”

— Senator John Thune, twitter.com

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“In a campaign cycle that has been nothing but a race to the bottom — at such a critical moment for our nation — and with so many who have tried to be respectful of a record primary vote, the time has come for Governor Pence to lead the ticket.”

— Jon Huntsman, wtop.com

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“Character matters. Donald Trump is obviously not going to win. But he can still make an honorable move: Step aside & let Mike Pence try.”

— Ben Sasse, twitter.com

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“In addition to my well known differences with Donald Trump on public policy issues, I have raised questions about his character after his comments on Prisoners of War, the Khan Gold Star family, Judge Curiel and earlier inappropriate comments about women. Just this week, he made outrageous statement…”

— John McCain, johnmccain.com

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“As a woman, a mother, and a grandmother to three young girls, I am deeply offended by Mr. Trump's remarks, and there is no excuse for the disgusting and demeaning language. Women have worked hard to gain the dignity and respect we deserve. The appropriate next step may be for him to reexamine his ca…”

— Shelley Moore Capito, wsaz.com

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“For the good of the country, and to give Republicans a chance of defeating Hillary Clinton, Mr. Trump should step aside. His defeat at this point seems almost certain and four years of Hillary Clinton is not what is best for this country. Mr. Trump should put the country first and do the right thing…”

— Mike Coffman, kdvr.com

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“Keeping Republicans in the Senate majority is critical to the economic and national security of Alaska and America. As for the White House, Donald Trump should step aside. I will support Mike Pence for president.”

— Dan Sullivan, wtop.com

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