Washington Week with The Atlantic: Season 51, Episode 9

Can establishment Republicans stop Donald Trump? Rubio, Cruz take aim at GOP frontrunner

Donald Trump marches to the GOP nomination as party leaders try to stop his rise.

Release Date: 1967-02-23
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 27

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