Posted on 10/05/2015 7:55:15 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Nevada Assembly Majority Whip Jim Wheeler announced today that he is backing Ted Cruz for president after the candidate he previously supported dropped out of the race.
Wheeler is the second prominent Nevada leader to endorse a presidential candidate in two days after Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker backed out of the race two weeks ago. Former Nevada Gov. Bob List pledged his support to Marco Rubio on Sunday. Wheeler and List both previously served on Walker’s campaign in Nevada.
Wheeler said that Cruz is “willing to take on the tough fights for what is right” and defend the U.S. Constitution. Wheeler, who was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 2012, represents Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.
"I am thrilled to have Jim join our team in Nevada,” Cruz said....
(Excerpt) Read more at m.lasvegassun.com ...
Bob List jumped to Rubio! This is great news, List is a GOPe tool. I’ve dealt with him personally, it says all you need to know tat he went to Rubeo. Ted dodged a bullet, List is the kiss of death.
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