After gaining the support of Sen. Rick Santorum, Marco Rubio has earned another endorsement from a former 2016 presidential candidate. On Fox News Friday night, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced he is rooting for Rubio.
BREAKING: @BobbyJindal endorses @marcorubio for president. pic.twitter.com/pok0KrC6TK
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) February 6, 2016
Unlike his fellow governors, Jindal sees leadership potential in the Florida senator. Earlier this week, both Govs. Christie and Bush questioned Rubio's youth and inexperience, suggesting he was unqualified to be commander-in-chief.
Rubio has also earned recent endorsements from popular conservatives like Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC).
Update: Rubio responded to Jindal with some high praise of his own:
.@BobbyJindal is one of the smartest people in American politics. We're incredibly excited to have him on the team.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 6, 2016
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