Bob Vander Plaats

Family Leader

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President and CEO of the Christian group, the Family Leader; national co-chair of Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign

Bob Vander Plaats on KCRW

Day Two of the GOP convention was more about demonizing Hillary Clinton than extolling Donald Trump -- nominated by delegates who were still divided.

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The Senator from Texas is proud of antagonizing even Republican colleagues -- whatever they might call him.

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