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The political fallout from Trump's "grope and brag"

Across the country, Republicans up for re-election are caught between voters who helped nominate Donald Trump and those who can't stand him. House Speaker Paul Ryan has liberated GOP members from the mandate to support their nominee for the White House.

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By Warren Olney • Oct 11, 2016 • 1 min read

Across the country, Republicans up for re-election are caught between voters who helped nominate Donald Trump and those who can't stand him. House Speaker Paul Ryan has liberated GOP members from the mandate to support their nominee for the White House. Donald Trump says, "the shackles are off" and he's threatening retaliation in what's become a war within his own party. The possible consequences include: a victory for Hillary Clinton; a loss of Republican power on Capitol Hill and widespread public alienation.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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