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US Election Series: Mr. Brexit, Nigel Farage calls for grassroots Republicans to rally against establishment

Nigel Farage, who is at times, popularly called as Mr. Brexit, especially after the Britons voted in favor of exiting from the European Union in June spoke to 15,000 people at a Donald Trump rally in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Trump introduced Mr. Farage as the man who "brilliantly" led the UK Independent Party's campaign to secure a vote on the future of the UK's 40-year membership of the European Union.

Mr. Farage began by saying that he has a message of hope and optimism for the Republican Party that remains deeply divided over Mr. Trump’s candidacy and some of his comments. He said to the gathering, "If you want change in this country, you better get your walking boots on, you better get out there campaigning……and remember, anything is possible if enough decent people are prepared to stand up against the establishment. He said that the Republican campaign which has been trailing Hillary Clinton’s Democratic campaign in polls presents a fantastic opportunity, “You can beat the pollsters, you can beat the commentators, you can beat Washington." 

Mr. Farage previously said that he would not personally endorse Donald Trump but his speech last night was closer than ever to that point. He said that he wouldn’t tell the public how to vote but said that he would not vote for Hillary even if he is paid.

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