
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid
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"You may not agree with his authenticity, but he's authentic. People like that. He speaks his mind, which reminds me of me once in a while. I think that's something that's refreshing," Reid said, according to CNN.
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"He just says whatever he thinks is appropriate. I think some of the stuff is not so good but he does that. People identify with that," he added.
Although Trump's style wouldn't "sell very well" with Democrats, Reid said, it's resonating with Republicans.
Reid also slammed Trump's rival Marco Rubio
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"He came in third in one election, in Iowa,” he said. “He came in fifth in New Hampshire. I'm not quaking in my boots, I'll tell you that."