Trump finds few willing to work for him
BY STEVE PEOPLES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
June 25, 2016 at 9:20 AM EDT
WASHINGTON To compete against Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump has finally conceded, he needs more than the bare-bones campaign team that led him to primary success. Yet hes finding that many of the GOPs most experienced political aides just arent willing to work for him.
From Texas to New Hampshire, well-respected members of the Republican Partys professional class say they cant look past their deep personal and professional reservations about the presumptive presidential nominee.
There are exceptions, but many operatives who best understand the mechanics of presidential politics fear that taking a Trump paycheck might stain their resumes, spook other clients and even cause problems at home. Theyre also reluctant to devote months to a divisive candidate whose campaign has been plagued by infighting and disorganization.
Right now I feel no obligation to lift a finger to help Donald Trump, said Brent Swander, an Ohio-based operative who has coordinated nationwide logistics for Republican presidential campaigns dating back to George W. Bush ...
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