With less than a month to go until Election Day, Sen. Mike Lee is putting pressure on his GOP colleague Sen. Mitt Romney to endorse him in his re-election bid.
Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. Mitt Romney talk as they arrive at the Senate chamber for the Senate impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump continues on January 30, 2020 in Washington, DC. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
on "Tucker Carlson Tonight," Lee asked Romney to support his campaign versus his independent opponent Evan McMullin. "Please get on board. Help me win re-election. Help us do that," said Lee, who is seeking his third term in the U.S. Senate."I've worked with Mike a lot and appreciate the work we do together.
Lee added he feared voters would be "duped" into voting for McMullin, who is being backed by the Utah Democratic Party..During the segment, Carlson repeatedly slammed Romney, accusing the senator of "working against" Lee in the competitive race."Sen. Lee sees it as important for all members of the party to stand together and he welcomes the public endorsement of all of his Senate GOP colleagues, including Sen.
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