Kristol Explains ‘Never Trump’ Argument

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The boss joined The Lead with Jake Tapper Friday to discuss the Republican primary and the efforts to stop Donald Trump.

“I’ve made my ‘never Trump’ argument to other Republicans. The strongest counter-argument is, oh, you’re electing Hillary. I don’t think it’s correct. I think the nomination of Donald Trump is what is most likely going to elect Hillary. And I think having a strong, alternative conservative would actually help Republicans down-ballot, and actually maybe in the presidential election, as well.”

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