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From Texas to New Hampshire, well-respected members of the Republican Party's professional class say they cannot look past their deep personal and professional reservations about the presumptive presidential nominee.
While there are exceptions, many strategists who best understand the mechanics of presidential politics fear that taking a Trump pay cheque might stain their CVs, spook clients and cause problems at home. They also are reluctant to devote months to a divisive candidate whose campaign has been plagued by infighting and disorganisation.
"Right now I feel no obligation to lift a finger to help Donald Trump," said Brent Swander, an Ohio-based operative who has coordinated nationwide logistics for Republican campaigns dating back to George Bush.
Trump finds few allies to dance to his tune - Independent.ie