The Number Two Republican in the Senate Endorsed a Candidate Who Said Muslims Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Serve in Congress
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John Cornyn, the senior senator from Texas and the Senate Majority Whip, just endorsed Roy Moore, a former judge who won the Republican primary over the establishment pick, Luther Strange.
INBOX: U.S. Senator John Cornyn Endorses Judge Roy Moore
Becomes highest ranking GOPer to endorse Moore: pic.twitter.com/221cx8zjWv
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) October 25, 2017
Just asked Cornyn if he agrees w/ Roy Moore saying homosexual conduct should be illegal:
Cornyn: “I don’t have to agree with somebody to support them over the democratic nominee. I support the nominee of my party.”
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) October 25, 2017
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