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Cruz’s misleading attack that Trump ‘convinced’ the gov to ‘bulldoze’ a widow’s home
https://www.washingtonpost.com ^ | February 13, 2016 | Michelle Ye Hee Lee

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 ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New Jersey
KEYWORDS: 2016issues; atlanticcity; cds; cruzlies; eminentdomain; trump; washingtoncompost
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To: NKP_Vet

“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.


41 posted on 02/13/2016 10:46:11 AM PST by PrairieLady2 (mm)
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To: Timmy
So, ask yourself was Donald right or was Vera right about this? First Vera turns down Bob Guccione's $1 million offer, and he starts to build a building around her house. Then the steel framework is torn down and Donald Trump offers her anywhere from $2-5 million for the property. She turns him down. Then the four year eminent domain battle in the courts. Finally Vera moves to California, and her grandson sell the house to Carl Icahn for $583,000.



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?
42 posted on 02/13/2016 10:46:12 AM PST by SubMareener (Save us from Quarterly Freepathons! Become a MONTHLY DONOR!)
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To: wmfights

You couldn’t be more delusional. Trump will beat anyone the dems throw at him.


43 posted on 02/13/2016 10:46:21 AM PST by jimbo807
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To: NKP_Vet

For all the sTrumpets...picture of Trump's rally in Nuremberg.

44 posted on 02/13/2016 10:46:41 AM PST by E=MC<sup>2</sup> (Are liberals born stupid, or do they have to work at it???)
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To: NKP_Vet
I was all in for Cruz. I can't believe how far he has fallen from what I thought he was. He started out as the only guy taking on the establishment, fighting the Washington cartel. Now to see him use sleazy ads, and dirty campaign tricks. I am so disappointed in him.
45 posted on 02/13/2016 10:46:50 AM PST by magglepuss
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To: euram

Boy, sounds like Cruz is more popular than the Beetles.


46 posted on 02/13/2016 10:46:54 AM PST by AndyJackson
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To: AuntB
The city finally paid her half that and bulldozed the mess.

That is a flat out lie.

47 posted on 02/13/2016 10:47:44 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Falcon 105)
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To: E=MC<sup>2</sup>

Trumps rallies are bigger now.


48 posted on 02/13/2016 10:48:04 AM PST by jimbo807
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To: Timmy

Stealing? He offered good money for the house. He lost the court case and that ended it.


49 posted on 02/13/2016 10:48:04 AM PST by Jay Thomas (If not for my faith in Christ, I would despair.)
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To: bigbob

Cue “Godfather” theme.


50 posted on 02/13/2016 10:48:09 AM PST by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: 20yearsofinternet

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.


51 posted on 02/13/2016 10:48:22 AM PST by NKP_Vet (In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle,stand like a rock ~ T, Jefferson)
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To: Jim 0216
Trump needs to get straightened out about the “PUBLIC PURPOSE” requirement of eminent domain,...

Oh come on, we all know "PUBLIC PURPOSE" is whatever lines Trump's pockets. ;-0

52 posted on 02/13/2016 10:49:01 AM PST by wmfights (a stranger in a hostile and foreign land that used to be my home)
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To: NKP_Vet

“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?


53 posted on 02/13/2016 10:49:27 AM PST by SuzyQue
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To: NKP_Vet

54 posted on 02/13/2016 10:49:27 AM PST by Karl Spooner
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To: Fresh Wind

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.


55 posted on 02/13/2016 10:50:14 AM PST by 20yearsofinternet
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To: Jim 0216
Not his job. The states have their say also. Many now consider "blight" under eminent domain.

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....

56 posted on 02/13/2016 10:51:03 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Karl Spooner
Cutest baby ever!


57 posted on 02/13/2016 10:51:45 AM PST by nascarnation (Release the CBRA !)
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To: E=MC<sup>2</sup>

You’re a real butt wipe.


58 posted on 02/13/2016 10:52:35 AM PST by bimboeruption (Nothing imtimidates evil more than when the redeemed become fearless.)
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To: bigbob

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


59 posted on 02/13/2016 10:52:44 AM PST by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: 20yearsofinternet

We’re still waiting for “Trump is the Antichrist”.


60 posted on 02/13/2016 10:53:32 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Falcon 105)
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