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Democrats freak out over Boehner’s golf game with Trump

Alex Pappas Political Reporter
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At least one thing was accomplished when Speaker of the House John Boehner hit the links with real estate mogul Donald Trump this week: Democrats freaked out.

Citing media reports that the Ohio Republican and reality TV star played golf together Tuesday in New Jersey, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee sent out a memo to reporters slamming the oddly-hued pair.

The committee referenced Trump’s multiple flirtation with running for president and his “birther” claims that President Obama was not actually born in the United States.

“Wasting time with a discredited conspiracy-theorist like Donald Trump shows where Speaker Boehner’s true priorities lie,” said Emily Bittner of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

With Congress on summer recess, Boehner has been attending fundraising events this week.

Trump, who claims he’s once again considering a White House run, will head to Iowa for an appearance this weekend.

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