Thursday, two days after President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL), a candidate in next week’s U.S. Senate special election GOP primary, Strange’s campaign announced the release of two ads touting that endorsement.
According to a statement from campaign spokeswoman Shana Teehan, the ads “highlight President Donald Trump’s statement regarding his belief that Senator Strange ‘has done a great job representing the great people of Alabama’ and his endorsement of Senator Strange.”
Listen (radio ad):
Before the announcement, polling showed a tight race with former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore leading the field of nine candidates, with Strange and Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) not too far behind. The three were believed to be vying for two spots in a probable runoff election scheduled for next month.
It’s not yet clear what, if any, impact Trump’s endorsement will have on next Tuesday’s contest.
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