http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/billionaire-carl-icahn-buys-atlantic-city-widow-home-article-1.2015994
So who was the smart one in this deal?
Posted on 02/13/2016 10:23:41 AM PST by NKP_Vet
"Trump bankrolled politicians to steamroll the little guy, a pattern of sleaze stretching back decades. Worse? Trump still supports eminent domain today."
Who knew such a wonky topic would find its way into political attacks in the Republican presidential race? An ad released this week by Ted Cruz's presidential campaign lodged a renewed attack on Donald Trump's support for eminent domain and alleged use of the government's powers for private gain, to bully an elderly woman out of her home.
There are two problematic aspects of this ad: the misleading headlines that accompany the narration and the cherry-picked footage of Trump's answers that misrepresent the context of his statements. We took a look at these two elements, the context of the ad and the actual sources of the quotes and footage the ad used.
The Facts
The case
In 1994, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, a government agency, attempted to seize an elderly widow's home. The agency tried to invoke "eminent domain," which refers to the government's right to acquire private property for public use.
The house was located near the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The agency wanted to turn the house and two other properties over to the Trump Organization. Trump had planned to landscape the area and build a new parking lot, with a waiting area for limousines.
The woman, Vera Coking, was in her 70s and had lived in her home for 37 years. She refused to give it up. Then, a four-year court battle ensued.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
“Trump bankrolled politicians to steamroll the little guy, a pattern of sleaze stretching back decades.
Worse? Trump still supports eminent domain today.”
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So did the framers of the Constitution. Eminent Domain was written into the bill of rights in 1791. However, even then there were differences of opinion regarding it.
Ted, go to an AMERICAN school and learn some AMERICAN history! Your Canadian education has holes in it.
You couldn’t be more delusional. Trump will beat anyone the dems throw at him.
For all the sTrumpets...picture of Trump's rally in Nuremberg.
Boy, sounds like Cruz is more popular than the Beetles.
That is a flat out lie.
Trumps rallies are bigger now.
Stealing? He offered good money for the house. He lost the court case and that ended it.
Cue “Godfather” theme.
What Trump needs to go after Cruz on, and the others, is their despicable treatment of veterans. Rubio and Cruz, but especially Cruz, have consistently against veterans appropriations and benefits.
Oh come on, we all know "PUBLIC PURPOSE" is whatever lines Trump's pockets. ;-0
“Trump bankrolled politicians to steamroll the little guy, a pattern of sleaze stretching back decades. Worse? Trump still supports eminent domain today.”
What part of this is a lie?
Looks like the ads are working on people who only get their information from Ted Cruz. :/
Also, we’ve trotted out the “Trump is Hitler” meme and the “Trump will lose to Hillary” meme, in addition to “MSM loves Trump”. Only a few more silly absurdities left for the thread and we’ll have “I hate Trump” Bingo.
I'm more upset when the feds take millions of acres as wetlands, or for a damn owl or frog...and put thousands out of work....
You’re a real butt wipe.
I ate at Machus Red Fox with my dad a few years before Hoffa disappeared. Was a kid. The people who took us out said it was a Mafia hangout. Good steak. Still remember it
We’re still waiting for “Trump is the Antichrist”.
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