Ayotte takes hits on left, right, over Trump

CONCORD, NH — U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte's quest for reelection took another turn Friday, as GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump ended his reluctance and finally endorsed the Nashua Republican, paving the way for searing statements from both her challengers on the left and the far right. "Donald Trump has now made the Trump-Ayotte ticket official," Gov. Maggie Hassan's campaign thundered in a prepared statement. "After Ayotte stood by Trump while he attacked our veterans, Gold Star families, Am

CONCORD, NH — U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte's quest for reelection took another turn Friday, as GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump ended his reluctance and finally endorsed the Nashua Republican, paving the way for searing statements from both her challengers on the left and the far right. "Donald Trump has now made the Trump-Ayotte ticket official," Gov. Maggie Hassan's campaign thundered in a prepared statement. "After Ayotte stood by Trump while he attacked our veterans, Gold Star families, Am…