“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.comTagged: Election 2016, Donald J. Trump, Trump 2005 Tape, Politics, Dan Sullivan
“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.comTagged: Election 2016, Donald J. Trump, Trump 2005 Tape, Jon Huntsman
“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.comTagged: Election 2016, Donald J. Trump, Politics, Trump 2005 Tape, Mike Lee
“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.comTagged: Election 2016, Donald J. Trump, Politics, Trump 2005 Tape, Kelly Ayotte
“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.comTagged: Election 2016, Donald J. Trump, Politics, Trump 2005 Tape