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Base Problems: Virginia Trump Leader Quits on Gillespie

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Base Problems: Virginia Trump Leader Quits on Gillespie

Ed Gillespie’s Trump problem in Virginia just got a lot worse. Today, the Washington Post reported that Gillespie’s “ambassador to Trump country,” Jack Morgan, has quit the campaign after being snubbed from a speaking role at the campaign’s poorly attended rally with Mike Pence. Morgan was also reportedly “exasperated” by the campaign’s lukewarm response to…

Spineless Ed Gillespie Abandons Principles to Pander to Hard-Line Trumpists

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Spineless Ed Gillespie Abandons Principles to Pander to Hard-Line Trumpists

A new story in Yahoo News highlights Ed Gillespie’s cynical and desperate abandonment of the principles he once professed in order to win over extreme, anti-immigrant Trump voters in Virginia’s gubernatorial race. While Gillespie once advocated for the Republican Party to become more inclusive towards immigrants and minorities, his campaign is now “best known” for his misleading fear-mongering ads…

Trump Keeping Distance From Toxic Ed Gillespie

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Trump Keeping Distance From Toxic Ed Gillespie

For the second time in two days, White House sources indicate that President Trump is steering clear of Virginia’s gubernatorial race where Gillespie’s toxic and desperate campaign is looking less and less likely to pull off a win. The Washington Post reported today:  “[Some] Trump associates are advising him not to tie himself more closely to Gillespie…

Gillespie v. Gillespie On President Trump

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Gillespie v. Gillespie On President Trump

Ed Gillespie’s bizarre dance on Donald Trump continued today, as the GOP candidate tried to paper over his record of courting the President’s support. “I don’t know the president,” Mr. Gillespie said in an interview at his headquarters here when asked whether he thought Mr. Trump was ethical. “I’ve not met him.” [New York Times, 10/15/17] But…

CRINGE-WORTHY VIDEO: Ed Gillespie Sweating Trump’s Presence in Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign

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CRINGE-WORTHY VIDEO: Ed Gillespie Sweating Trump’s Presence in Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign

Today, a visibly anxious Ed Gillespie botched an interview with WVEC, awkwardly dodging questions about his willingness to campaign with President Trump. Plainly uncomfortable with the talk heating up about Trump coming to Virginia to campaign for him, Gillespie also dodged questions on other topics including his campaign’s nasty and misleading advertisements that echo Trump’s…

Blowback Continues Over Nasty Negative Gillespie Campaign

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Blowback Continues Over Nasty Negative Gillespie Campaign

The blowback over Ed Gillespie’s nasty, negative, campaign continues. Lagging in the polls and saddled with Donald Trump, his campaign has desperately started throwing vile smears at the wall, hoping something will stick. But his desperate plan seems to have backfired as observers across the political spectrum have called out his ugly campaign over the…

Who Does Ed Gillespie Show Up For? Let’s Take a Look

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Who Does Ed Gillespie Show Up For? Let’s Take a Look

During last night’s gubernatorial debate, career lobbyist Ed Gillespie proclaimed proudly “I did show up for my clients…and was effective on their behalf.” So who were those clients for whom he advocated so effectively? Gillespie lobbied for Enron, pocketing big bucks to represent the disgraced company ahead of their gigantic scandal. Gillespie lobbied on behalf of Nelnet,…

VIDEO: Ed Gillespie: “I Showed Up For” Predatory Student Lenders, Enron Scammers, Outsourcers, Climate Change Deniers….

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VIDEO: Ed Gillespie: “I Showed Up For” Predatory Student Lenders, Enron Scammers, Outsourcers, Climate Change Deniers….

In a rare moment of truth during tonight’s debate, career lobbyist Ed Gillespie made his priorities clear by saying “I did show up for my clients…and was effective on their behalf.” Ed Gillespie has spent his whole life selling out to the highest bidder, and tonight he made clear that he will put his clients like predatory student lenders…

Heading Into Final Debate, Gillespie Has Gone “Full-Trump”

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Heading Into Final Debate, Gillespie Has Gone “Full-Trump”

Gillespie Running Divisive Negative Ads, Endorsed By Trump, Campaigning With Pence  WaPo Ed Board: “When it comes to putting his money where his mouth is, Mr. Gillespie is going full Trump.” Heading into the final debate of the Virginia governor’s race, Ed Gillespie’s embrace of President Trump is complete. In recent weeks, Gillespie has been running…

VIDEO: Gillespie Lies About Promise to Campaign with Trump

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VIDEO: Gillespie Lies About Promise to Campaign with Trump

After Trump Endorsement, Gillespie Tries to Hide Previous Commitment to Campaigning with Trump How hard is it for lobbyist Ed Gillespie to tell the truth? Gillespie has courted President Trump’s supporters, embraced his policies and run a “full Trump” campaign of negative ads. But when asked about honoring his commitments to campaigning with Trump, Gillespie tried…

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