Wrap: Even though Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard is the state co-chair for Marco Rubio's presidential campaign, he said he would support whomever ends up being the Republican nominee.  

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Description: I'll do the same as all the other candidates I mean didn't they say early on that who ever was nominated they'd all get behind and support. You know, if all the candidates agree to that I'll follow their lead too but it's a little early to pick winners.

                                                                                                                                    Richard said he is surprised at how things are going so far. He said political outsiders usually have a harder time gaining traction.                                                                                                                               Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Stephanie Sandoval.

 

Wrap: Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard would support Donald Trump for president even though he is the co-chair of Marco Rubio's presidential campaign team in Missouri.

Richard said he is a bit surprised about Donald Trump's lasting popularity.

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Description: I'm kinda surprised the way the whole political event happened the last four to five months. It's kind of an odd year but to answer your question I'm a little bit surprise. Usually the outsiders have a tougher time winning more of an insider game, so I am surprised.

Richard said he will vote on party lines, regardless of the nominee.

Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Stephanie Sandoval.

 

Wrap: Even though Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard is the state co-chair for Marco Rubio's presidential campaign, he said he would vote on party lines regardless of who wins the nomination.

Richard said it's still a little early to decide on a winner.

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Description: It's a little early to pick winners. A little early but if all the candidates said their going to support the winner that's good enough for me too, so whoever that is.

Richard said political outsiders usually have a harder time gaining popularity, like Donald Trump, so he is a bit surprised by how things are going so far.                                                                 

Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Stephanie Sandoval.