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Cruz Endorses Candidates Without Trump Backing in Two State GOP Runoffs
Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed candidates in Georgia and South Carolina gubernatorial runoffs who lack President Trump's endorsement. Cruz said he chose the nominees he believes are strongest and most likely to win the general election.
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Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed two candidates in upcoming Republican gubernatorial runoffs in Georgia and South Carolina who do not have President Trump's endorsement. Cruz backed Georgia billionaire Rick Jackson over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Peach State contest. He also endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson over Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in that state's race.
Cruz's stated rationale Cruz said his choices were driven by electability rather than disagreement with the president. "Rick has an extraordinary record, an extraordinary life story. And I also think he's positioned to win. And the stakes are too high.
This election is a battleground all across the country. We can't afford to lose Georgia," Cruz told Fox News. "The president and I agree on the vast majority of races. What I try to do in every race is endorse the strongest conservative who can win," he added.
Runoff schedule Georgia runoffs conclude on Tuesday.
South Carolina's runoff ends next week. Cruz said he typically endorses late in contests when his support can affect the outcome.
