It’s Time for the TV Networks to Challenge Trump

With Donald Trump busy taking his Presidential campaign into areas previously reserved for right-wing extremist groups, other Republicans are being forced to respond to the presence of a wily hatemonger in their midst. At least on this occasion, the reaction has been less baleful than some might have expected. Within hours of Trump issuing his call, on Monday, for a complete ban on Muslims entering the United States, many of the other G.O.P. candidates had criticized him. Chris Christie called Trump’s proposal “ridiculous.” Jeb Bush labelled him “unhinged.” Marco Rubio said, “His habit of making offensive and outlandish statements will not bring Americans together.”

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