As the Republican Party careens full speed towards a Donald Trump nomination, tonight should serve as a reminder that every single candidate on stage has pledged his support for Donald Trump should he be the Republican nominee.
The race may have gotten nasty over the past few weeks, with Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz hurling insults and accusations at Trump, but it’s all talk from the GOP as the candidates on stage stick to their pledge to support Trump as the GOP nominee.
Rubio, Cruz, and the rest of the GOP have been mirroring Trump’s hateful rhetoric and outlandish policy proposals for months now. But if there was ever any doubt that the Republican Party truly is the Party of Trump, there’s nothing more telling than their promise to support Trump as the Republican nominee.
The presidential candidates aren’t alone either — check out what the GOP 2016ers have said in support of Trump:
- New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte called Donald Trump’s candidacy “a positive thing.” She’s refused to condemn Trump’s candidacy, though offered many chances to go on the record against the demagogue. In a radio interview, Ayotte also seemed to say she would support whoever won New Hampshire.
- Ohio Senator Rob Portman agreed that Donald Trump is qualified to be president and that he would support Trump if he wins the nomination.
- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson compared himself to Trump, saying “I think what’s resonating about Donald Trump… is appealing about my candidacy.”
- After Trump won the Nevada Caucus, Nevada Senate candidate Joe Heck excitedly tweeted that it was a “heck of a night.” Previously, Heck has also agreed that Trump’s stance against birthright citizenship should “be part of the discussion.”
- Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey on Donald Trump: “He’s definitely striking a chord, there’s no question about that.” When asked about why Trump is resonating and Toomey also said, “I understand it.”
- Missouri Senator Roy Blunt on Trump’s campaign said, “I think it’s generally a good thing and I think Donald Trump has been a helpful part of drawing attention to the real contrast between the debate going on the side that I’m on and the debate going on on the other side.”
- North Carolina Senator Richard Burr said that he would be “delighted” if Trump wins the nomination: “Donald Trump has done a tremendous job. I think Donald Trump has brought a level of passion to running for office that I’m delighted to see.”
- Arizona Senator John McCain said “I will respect the verdict of Republican voters” and will support Trump if he’s the Republican nominee.
- Illinois Senator Mark Kirk was criticized for making “Trump-style remarks.”
- Colorado senate candidate Robert Blaha said he will support the Republican nominee and “I think Donald Trump is doing a great job.”
- Colorado senate candidates Tim Neville and Ryan Frazier said they will support the Republican nominee for president.
- Florida senate candidate David Jolly said he would support the GOP nominee and that “Donald Trump is resonating with our voters,” and that “Trump might be at the top of our ticket.”
- Florida senate candidate Todd Wilcox said that Trump was “brash and bold… a masterful entertainer.”
- Florida senate candidate Carlos Lopez-Cantera said he will support the Republican nominee for president.
- Arkansas Senator John Boozman and other NRSC targets benefited from the sell of Trump koozies.
Published: Mar 3, 2016