2016 Primary Endorsements megathread.

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John Kasich
Endorsement Points: 3

Statewide Office Holders (1)
- Mary Taylor, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio

Former U.S. Senators (1)
- John E. Sununu, former U.S. Senator from New Hampshire

Technically he's also endorsed by the OH Auditor, Secretary of State, and AG. The latter is former US Senator Mike DeWine, so I'm not sure if he gets double points for that.

EDIT: Tmthforu beat me to it.
Ah, except he didn't mention Auditor Dave Yost, so my post has meaning.

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Donald Trump
Endorsement Points: 0

Current U.S. Governors (0)

Current U.S. Senators (0)

Current U.S. Representatives (0)

Statewide Office Holders (0)

Former U.S. Governors (1)
- Jesse Ventura, former Governor of Minnesota (Independent)

Former U.S. Senators (0)

Former U.S. Representatives (0)

Former Statewide Officeholders (0)

I seem to recall reading a number of AL state reps officially endorsed Trmp at his big rally in mobile a couple weeks ago (in addition to Senator Sessions unofficial endorsement). anyone able to confirm that with names ?

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Sen. Toomey (R-PA) to endorse Rubio.

Congratulations Phil! (i think?)

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Is Angus King a superdelegate?

I'd assume; Sanders is a superdelegate.

King is not; Sanders officially switched party registration last year, while King has not.

One I'm unsure about is DC Shadow Senator Michael Brown, who is perhaps an "independent Democrat" but is listed by the DC Democratic party as one of their own.

I actually posted nearly the exact same list a few pages back, though I completely forgot about Jon Bel Edwards.

I believe Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY) and Rep. Alan Grayson (FL) have endorsed Hillary, as well.

I would bet that JBE will never endorse anyone, even in the general.

Why?

Louisiana. Next question?

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Rick Scott to endorse TRUMP tonight.

Really?

Fox reported it yesterday but later retracted it.

Trump was also asked about it at his victory press conference, and he demurred saying Rick Scott "is a good friend" but he wasn't sure who he'd endorse.

Kinda tough not to believe Scott won't eventually endorse The Donald considering he already essentially did so in an op-ed piece several weeks ago. He probably just wants to make sure Trump's lead in FL holds reasonably steady before jumping on board. Plus timing it closer to the primary for maximum effect.

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http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/2016/03/04/brother-slain-civil-rights-leader-medgar-evers-endorses-trump/81311762/

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I have no doubt that if MLK were alive today, he'd be supporting TRUMP too!

Nope. I have an argument that he'd be with either Cruz, Paul (if he were still in), or Rubio.

Look at who his niece Alveda is supporting. Some one who is consistently pro-life, traditional marriage, and for religious liberty.

Remember MLK only supported JFK because Nixon was just a flat out jerk. 

Are we back on this "MLK was a Republican" bulls**t?

It's not bull Kal.

You should really check more sources instead of whatever garbage you're filling your head with.

It's JCL Kal. He knows.

(And totally ignores the fact he stated multiple times verbally and in writing that he favored democratic socialism).

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http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/2016/03/04/brother-slain-civil-rights-leader-medgar-evers-endorses-trump/81311762/

Massive FF

I have no doubt that if MLK were alive today, he'd be supporting TRUMP too!

Nope. I have an argument that he'd be with either Cruz, Paul (if he were still in), or Rubio.

Look at who his niece Alveda is supporting. Some one who is consistently pro-life, traditional marriage, and for religious liberty.

Remember MLK only supported JFK because Nixon was just a flat out jerk. 

Are we back on this "MLK was a Republican" bulls**t?

It's not bull Kal.

You should really check more sources instead of whatever garbage you're filling your head with.

It's JCL Kal. He knows.

(And totally ignores the fact he stated multiple times verbally and in writing that he favored democratic socialism).

I know it's largely helpless, but I'd still would like to see him trying to back it up.

I'm just asking you to look at Alveda and what she has said of her uncle.

<sigh> OK, against my better judgment I'll bite . Link ?

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Giuliani leaning towards TRUMP.

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http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/city-hall/2016/03/8594493/giuliani-says-hell-probably-endorse-trump

I'm actually good friends with the President of the Columbia CRs.  I just asked him about what he actually said.

And.......?

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Giuliani leaning towards TRUMP.

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http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/city-hall/2016/03/8594493/giuliani-says-hell-probably-endorse-trump

I'm actually good friends with the President of the Columbia CRs.  I just asked him about what he actually said.

And.......?

Pretty much just that!

Thanks for the hot take.

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New York Post Endorses Trump

is this the only major paper to back Trump?

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How helpful for Sandoval to endorse 2 months after his state votes. lol

It's not as if Kasich had a chance in NV anyways. He lost to CARSON.

Confirmed:
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nevada-gov.-brian-sandoval-endorses-john-kasich/article/2588744

It may be helpful....for Sandoval. If Kasich becomes the nominee, Sandoval is exactly the type of a VP candidate he may need.

No pro-abortion Republican will be the running mate, period.

Totally agree. the fact Obama was even considering him to replace Scalia doesn't help to put it mildly.

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RIP Cruz

How so? Isn't Pence still quite popular at least among IN Republicans? I'm not sure this will move that many votes to Cruz, but do you really think it will hurt him?

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Reince Priebus on CNN endorsed uniting the party behind Trump (close enough). Expected, but still worth noting I suppose.