Thune and Scott follow Trump's lead with endorsement of Andy Barr

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) endorsed Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who is retiring.

The senators' endorsements follow President Donald Trump, who on Friday endorsed Barr in the Republican primary set for May 19...