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Risch endorses Marco Rubio for president

Here’s a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch from Idaho says he's throwing his support behind fellow GOP Sen. Marco Rubio for president. Risch announced his endorsement of the Florida politician on Wednesday. Risch says he's been impressed with Rubio's communication skills and understanding of serious issues while working together in the U.S. Senate. The support from Risch, a former Idaho governor, comes on the heels of also receiving endorsements earlier this week from Republican U.S. Sens. Steve Daines from Montana and Cory Gardner of Colorado.

In a Rubio campaign press release, Risch said, "Having worked with Senator Rubio since his early days in the Senate, I have been greatly impressed with his understanding and quick grasp of the serious issues that arise here. Notably, his communication skills, which are so important in this business, are unparalleled. Marco brings a fresh view to the many challenges facing America today, domestically with our serious financial problems and internationally with our security and standing on the world stage both dramatically deteriorating. I enthusiastically support Senator Rubio in his campaign for the presidency."



Betsy Z. Russell
Betsy Z. Russell joined The Spokesman-Review in 1991. She currently is a reporter in the Boise Bureau covering Idaho state government and politics, and other news from Idaho's state capital.

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