STATE HOUSE — The Lakeville Republican who appears poised to become the next GOP national committeewoman from Massachusetts said Thursday she has doubts about the ability of the man she endorsed for president – U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio – to overcome Donald Trump and others for the nomination.
Rep. Keiko Orrall, who is capitalizing on support from Gov. Charlie Baker to climb the ladder of state Republican politics, said Rubio's campaign "has been a bit rocky" as the Florida senator has struggled to present himself as the establishment alternative to the front-running Trump.
U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), who has been targeted by Democrats for defeat this election cycle, must first squelch a primary challenge from the Right before she can take on her Democratic opponent in November.
On Friday, former New Hampshire state senator Jim Rubens announced he will challenge Ayotte for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
