The Trump Anvil Weighs Heavy Around Kelly Ayotte's Neck
Kelly Ayotte has been trying to have it both ways for months now, saying she'll vote for Trump but won't endorse him. This sort of mealy-mouthed non-endorsement of the Republican nominee has done her no favors though, and as Trump's popularity in the state declines so has her chances of remaining in the U.S. Senate. A recent poll had Trump down 15 to Hillary Clinton, in what's reputed to be a swing state.
Source: CNN
Ayotte says there's a difference between voting for someone and endorsing them.
"There's actually a big distinction: Everyone gets a vote, I do too," Ayotte said. "And an endorsement is when you are campaigning with someone."
Ayotte said the situation differs from 2012 when she was barnstorming the state with Mitt Romney -- something she won't do for Trump when he comes to the Granite State.
"While he has my vote he doesn't have my endorsement," Ayotte said of Trump. "I'm going to continue to focus on my race and getting out to people what I have done and getting results for people in New Hampshire."
Hassan, sensing an opening, fired back.