U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio’s campaign on Friday announced another major endorsement from Colorado — U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman.
Coffman pointed to Rubio’s positions on foreign policy and the military in explaining his pick in the 2016 GOP presidential race.
“Marco understands the threats facing our country and his plan for a New American Century will strengthen our military, keep our country safe, and itap why as a Marine Corps combat veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am proud to endorse him,” Coffman said in a statement released by the Rubio campaign. “Marco stood with me to pass VA reforms that honor our commitments to the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. Marco is a generational leader and I look forward to helping him win Colorado in 2016.”
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in November after the GOP debate in Boulder, giving the campaign more exposure in Colorado. Rubio has not yet visited the state for a public event as part of the campaign.
Rivals and also tout big-name backers in the state.
