Local Politicians Call Donald Trump's Rhetoric Divisive, But Condemn Violent Protests
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Donald Trump gets some blame for the melee that caused his rally in Chicago Friday night to be cancelled, if you ask local politicians, but so do those who lowered political discourse to the level of violence, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, speaking at the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, said if your campaign is setting people apart, it's not good for America.
"It's our diversity that is our strength and rather than pitting one group against another and inciting people in a way that separates and further raises tension between groups, I think is totally wrong," Emanuel said.
Governor Bruce Rauner also weighed in.
"The only thing I will say is this: There is no place for violence," he said.
Senator Dick Durbin said he finds Donald Trump's politics "disgusting and divisive" but he said there's never an excuse for violence.
"There's no question that Trump's language is incendiary and divisive and it causes a great emotional response, but you cannot allow or condone crossing that line," he said.
Durbin said if you have a political grievance, take it to the ballot box.