SALT LAKE CITY — Chris Stewart, the Republican's 2nd Congressional District candidate, has been endorsed by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.
Lee, a member of the Senate tea party caucus who has endorsed candidates around the country, called Stewart "the kind of principled leader we need in the House of Representatives at this critical point in our nation's history."
The first-term senator cited Stewart's commitment to a constitutionally limited government, saying he can be counted on to fight for a balanced budget amendment, tax and entitlement reforms, and a strong national defense.
Stewart was nominated as the party's candidate at last month's GOP state convention. The 2nd District seat is currently held by the state's lone Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, but Matheson is running for re-election in the state's new 4th District.
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Since Chris Stewart faces no Republican opposition, why would Mike Lee endorse him? Does Mike Lee think his endorsement will encourage more Democrats and Independents to vote for Chris Stewart?
News Flash for Senator Lee: Not gonna More..
Does anyone really care? Mike Lee endorses Carl Wimmer and he gets beat. Mike Lee's endorsement doesn't carry a lot of weight that I can tell. Nationally, his Constitutional Conservative PAC has endorsed 4 candidates and 3 are going to More..
I see a lot of people who criticize Mike Lee but can never offer anything they disagree with. I see five comments demeaning him and not one offers a specific policy they or vote they disagree with. Senator Lee has earned my respect for voting More..