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For a long time, many Republicans thought if they just took two aspirin and laid down, [Donald] Trump would go away.
Mara Liasson
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Mara Liasson
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: June 13
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People like Ted Cruz, who has tried to position himself as the best second choice for [Donald] Trump supporters, wouldn't condemn him.
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The enthusiasm for [Donald] Trump had gone up. The net result was it made people more supportive of him.
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