Conservative Calls For Trump To Back Out, But Texas Donors Behind Trump
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DALLAS (CBS11) - Donald Trump's repeated criticism of Khizir and Ghazala Khan who lost their son during the Iraq war in 2004, and other comments about Russia make conservative analyst and campaign veteran Matt Mackowiak very nervous.
He wants Trump to step aside as the Republican Presidential nominee.
"I think we've reached the crisis point in the campaign. He's hemorrhaging support," said Mackowiak.
Mackowiak says Trump is not only hurting his chances, but Republicans down ballot.
On Wednesday, he went on a Twitter storm saying in one of 13 tweets, "The GOP has a drunk driver at the wheel, chugging vodka, and he's got other people's children in the car. He must be stopped."
Mackowiak said, "I think it's time for our leaders to make the case to him that he needs to withdraw. He's going to lose this election on the current trajectory. He would be better off withdrawing. He can say the election is rigged. He wasn't given a fair shot. He can go back to his business."
But Roy Bailey, a Republican fundraiser and Texas co-finance chair for Donald Trump, insists he's optimistic about Trump and that donors aren't backing away.
"I think the donors Jack are solid behind him. We're seeing people not only jump on board, but do more than they've done. They believe he is a fighter, and it's going to take a fighter to change this country," said Bailey.
Bailey says they raised double their goal when Trump came to Dallas in June, and four times the goal when Trump's son, Don Jr. came here last week.
CBS11 asked Mackowiak how he would respond to those Republicans who say he's just playing into the hands of President Obama, the Democrats, and Hillary Clinton?
Mackowiak said, "Yeah, that gives me pause. There's nothing less I'd like to see than Hillary Clinton elected President, but I'm pretty well convinced Trump can't win."
He says a change needs to be made within seven days so that Trump's name can be replaced on state ballots.
Mackowiak says the 2012 Republican nominee, Mitt Romney, current Vice-Presidential nominee and Indiana Governor Mike Pence, House Speaker Paul Ryan, Ohio Governor John Kasich, and Texas Senator Ted Cruz can fill the void.
Bailey says Trump and his message are resonating.
"It's a true movement going on out there. His crowds are huge, and the people are enthusiastic," said Bailey.
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