Clinton Risks Swing-State Backlash With ‘Deplorables’ Remark
- Trump moves to capitalize, saying it shows Clinton’s contempt
- Democrat’s campaign retreats but doesn’t retract stance
‘Deplorables’ Remark or Health: What’s Worse for Clinton?
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Bob Polansky, who’s worked for the last half-century at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant near Youngstown, Ohio, considers himself part of the fabric of America and not at all deplorable.
The 73-year-old self-described independent said he voted for both Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama, but he’s not happy with his choices for president this year. Polansky has been leaning toward Republican Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton nudged him further in that direction when she wrote off half of Trump’s backers as a “basket of deplorables.”