Mike Lee becomes first sitting senator to endorse Ted Cruz

Utah Senator Mike Lee endorses Cruz.
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Sen. Ted Cruz secured his first endorsement from a sitting senator Thursday from longtime friend Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah).

The endorsement comes just hours ahead of Thursday night's GOP debate and days before Florida's crucial primary, and delivers yet another blow to Rubio's already suffering campaign. Just last month, Lee declined to pick between Cruz and Rubio, campaigning with both candidates in South Carolina.

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