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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: Leto

The butthurt across liberal Trumpsters grows strong today


61 posted on 02/13/2016 10:54:19 AM PST by Jarhead9297
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To: Karl Spooner

As brought by another Freeper, if Cruz were to become President, one would need a passport to visit his birthplace.


62 posted on 02/13/2016 10:54:53 AM PST by CASchack
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To: Fresh Wind

The Devil you say. Someone from the Cruz will PhotoShop Trump on a ,”Pale Horse”, with horns on his head.


63 posted on 02/13/2016 10:55:15 AM PST by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: AndyJackson
The problem is that Ted Cruz is dirty and he lies.

Because a man of low character says so?

It is stunning to watch professed conservatives fall into lockstep with a lying nationalist, who's base instincts are anathema to conservatism, and condemn one of the few conservatives who went to DC and refused to buckle under to the establishment.

64 posted on 02/13/2016 10:55:36 AM PST by wmfights (a stranger in a hostile and foreign land that used to be my home)
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To: Timmy

Winner winner chicken dinner! Facts are a messy thing to Trump supporters.


65 posted on 02/13/2016 10:55:55 AM PST by Jarhead9297
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To: Leto

Spoken like a true Alinskylite. His highness would be proud of your progress.


66 posted on 02/13/2016 10:56:56 AM PST by Jarhead9297
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To: redreno

Feds are fencing out people now. Turn it over to the states with the provision it stays public within the state.


67 posted on 02/13/2016 10:57:04 AM PST by Cold Heart
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To: E=MC<sup>2</sup>

KNOCK IT OFF!


68 posted on 02/13/2016 10:57:25 AM PST by Sidebar Moderator
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To: NKP_Vet

Trump put an elderly widow through a 4 year court battle to fight for her home. This is OK?


70 posted on 02/13/2016 10:57:39 AM PST by bolobaby
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To: Timmy

A two million dollar offer for a home is hardly stealing.


71 posted on 02/13/2016 10:59:02 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: With my own people alone I should like to drive away the Turks (Muslims))
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To: AuntB

Trump put her through a four year court battle to fight for her home. This is OK with you?


72 posted on 02/13/2016 10:59:05 AM PST by bolobaby
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To: SubMareener
So who was the smart one in this deal?

I know it can be hard to believe, but sometimes it's not about the money. She lived there for 37 years. Maybe, just maybe, she thought of it as her home and didn't want to leave her home.

73 posted on 02/13/2016 10:59:10 AM PST by wmfights (a stranger in a hostile and foreign land that used to be my home)
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To: AuntB

There are some things money cannot buy rich or otherwise and with your reasoning you sound exactly like the crony capitalist Trump the chump is. But but its ok he’ll make you rich. Money and bullying doesn’t solve problems


74 posted on 02/13/2016 10:59:26 AM PST by Jarhead9297
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To: Timmy
spent 4 years in court attempting to steal

That doesn't even make sense.

75 posted on 02/13/2016 10:59:45 AM PST by M. Thatcher
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To: MayflowerMadam

Oil is subsidized? That is a very liberal talking point. Do you know what they mean by that? They have a miner’s version of the depreciation expense. To call that a subsidy is very misleading, it sounds as though they are being given money directly from the taxpayers.


76 posted on 02/13/2016 10:59:55 AM PST by Rusty0604 (1q)
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To: vette6387

I know, it’s all about winning and not conservatism. Might as well vote Hillary based on your reasoning


77 posted on 02/13/2016 11:01:24 AM PST by Jarhead9297
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To: NKP_Vet

So you are totally ok with forcing an elderly widow through a four year court battle to keep her house? You and your ilk are repulsive to true conservatives.


78 posted on 02/13/2016 11:01:35 AM PST by bolobaby
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To: MayflowerMadam

Since, apparently, we both do not understand the doctrine of eminent domain and what is regarded as a “public use,” I’ll make you a deal. I won’t go to any casinos, and you will stop using petroleum products.


79 posted on 02/13/2016 11:02:37 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: E=MC<sup>2</sup>

YEP, same/same


80 posted on 02/13/2016 11:03:08 AM PST by annieokie
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