President Trump tweeted out a trio of endorsements Saturday, giving the nod to Rep. Pete Sessions, Rep. Keith Rothfus, and Danny Tarkanian in three tight congressional races.
Sessions faces a challenge from former NFL player and Democrat Colin Allred as he seeks re-election in Texas’ 32nd Congressional District, which he has represented since 2002. RealClearPolitics rates the race a toss-up in a district Hillary Clinton won in 2016.
Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas is doing a great job. He is a fighter who will be tough on Crime and the Border, fight hard for our Second Amendment and loves our Military and our Vets. He has my full and complete Endorsement!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2018
The race in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District between Rothfus and his Democratic rival Rep. Conor Lamb, who now represents the 18th district, is also rated a toss-up by RealClearPolitics. All district lines in the state were redrawn earlier this year after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down its previous map for partisan gerrymandering.
Congressman Keith Rothfus continues to do a great job for the people of Pennsylvania. Keith is strong on Crime, the Border, and our Second Amendment. Loves our Military and our Vets. He has my total Endorsement!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2018
Republican Tarkanian is vying with Democrat Susie Lee in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, which RealClearPolitics rates as leaning Democratic. Rep. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, was elected in 2017 to represent the district, which narrowly went for Trump in 2016.
.@DannyTarkanian of Nevada is a great friend who supports the Trump Agenda. He is Strong on Crime, the Border and our under siege 2nd Amendment. Danny Loves our Military and our Vets. He has my total and complete Endorsement!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2018
