Republicans fear Donald Trump's nomination will secure White House for Hillary Clinton

The GOP is fearful that, if the extremist billionaire wins its presidential nomination, Democrat Hillary Clinton’s election to the White House will become inevitable, writes Bette Browne
Republicans fear Donald Trump's nomination will secure White House for Hillary Clinton

A ‘Dump Trump’ heave is underway among US Republicans to knock billionaire Donald Trump off his perch in the White House race, but they may have kept their powder dry too long. It’s now a battle that could backfire for the party, and the rest of its candidates, in the 2016 election.

Trump was supposed to have imploded months ago. But he’s not just still standing, he’s surging. After the terrorist attacks in Paris, many people believed that his supporters would instead opt for an experienced candidate to fight the election.

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