Post by Logan on Mar 5, 2016 16:35:19 GMT -6
Most high-profile Idaho Republicans say they’d back Trump if he’s nominated
Among high-profile elected Republicans in Idaho, Donald Trump isn’t a popular first choice. But most say they’re willing to vote for him if he wins the GOP nomination.
Here’s a breakdown of what some of them have said about their support for Trump:
GOP officials who say they will back or will likely back Trump if he’s the nominee:
Gov. Butch Otter has endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He told reporters last month, “I’m all in with the Republican nominee – there’s some that I could support a little more.” Two weeks later, he endorsed Kasich and joined the Kasich campaign as a national co-chair. “There’s simply no substitute for executive experience,” Otter said then. “His record of results is unmatched by any other candidate, and it is time for Republicans to coalesce around his vision for our nation.” But he continues to say he’ll be “all in” with the GOP nominee, whoever it is.
Read more: www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/mar/05/most-high-profile-idaho-republicans-say-theyd-back/
Among high-profile elected Republicans in Idaho, Donald Trump isn’t a popular first choice. But most say they’re willing to vote for him if he wins the GOP nomination.
Here’s a breakdown of what some of them have said about their support for Trump:
GOP officials who say they will back or will likely back Trump if he’s the nominee:
Gov. Butch Otter has endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He told reporters last month, “I’m all in with the Republican nominee – there’s some that I could support a little more.” Two weeks later, he endorsed Kasich and joined the Kasich campaign as a national co-chair. “There’s simply no substitute for executive experience,” Otter said then. “His record of results is unmatched by any other candidate, and it is time for Republicans to coalesce around his vision for our nation.” But he continues to say he’ll be “all in” with the GOP nominee, whoever it is.
Read more: www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/mar/05/most-high-profile-idaho-republicans-say-theyd-back/