Senator John Thune, the number two Senate Republican, has publicly endorsed Kari Lake for the Arizona U.S. Senate race, as reported by @PunchbowlNews PM and scooped by @axios @stephen_neukam. This move is seen as a significant embrace of the MAGA movement, given Thune's past strained relationship with the Trump wing of the party. Thune, who is campaigning to be the next Senate GOP leader, emphasized the importance of the Arizona Senate race for securing a Republican majority in the Senate. In his statement on the endorsement, Thune stated that a vote for Lake's opponent would be a vote for Joe Biden's agenda, highlighting his support for Lake in this critical electoral contest.
John Thune endorses Kari Lake for #AZSEN: "The Senate race in Arizona is critical for securing a Republican majority in the Senate... A vote for her opponent is a vote for Joe Bidenβs dangerous agenda. I am excited to endorse Kari Lake for Senate in Arizona."
Sen. JOHN THUNE is endorsing KARI LAKE as he campaigns for new Senate GOP leader, which he will need the support of Trump-aligned senators for. Thune statement on endorsement of Lake π https://t.co/MJ7rzxND0q
Sen. JOHN THUNE is endorsing KARE LAKE as he campaigns for new Senate GOP leader, which he will need the support of Trump-aligned senators for. Thune statement on endorsement of Lake π https://t.co/uOPzSjZeuK
SCOOP: Sen. John Thune, who has a strained past with the Trump wing of the party and is looking to be the next Senate GOP leader, is endorsing MAGA darling Kari Lake in her Arizona Senate bid. https://t.co/84GwRNFtIz
π¨ NEW: @SenJohnThune, the No. 2 Senate Republican, will endorse @KariLake in her Arizona U.S. Senate race, @axios @stephen_neukam scoops Why it matters: It's a big MAGA embrace by Thune, who's favored to succeed @LeaderMcConnell The intrigue π https://t.co/AQnM1tFByw
What John Thune said about his decision to run for Senate GOP leader and his decision to endorse Trump in @PunchbowlNews PM. https://t.co/uhp0PhDoeM https://t.co/wYDANX5gPC