Rubio gets endorsement from NC senator

Marco Rubio has received an endorsement for the Republican presidential nomination from North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis as Rubio seeks to further consolidate support after a second-place finish in South Carolina and Jeb Bush's departure from the field. Tillis' backing comes three weeks before North Carolina holds its own primary on the same day as four other states, including Rubio's home state of Florida. North Carolina is the 9th largest state by population, and its general election voters na

Marco Rubio has received an endorsement for the Republican presidential nomination from North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis as Rubio seeks to further consolidate support after a second-place finish in South Carolina and Jeb Bush's departure from the field. Tillis' backing comes three weeks before North Carolina holds its own primary on the same day as four other states, including Rubio's home state of Florida. North Carolina is the 9th largest state by population, and its general election voters na…