Speaker Moore says he'll vote for GOP Superintendent nominee Morrow, but says her social media posts are 'not appropriate'
He said he doesn't support her comments -- which have included calling for the execution of several prominent Democrats and public figures -- but plans to support all Republican candidates.
Posted — UpdatedDuring a visit with reporters Wednesday, Moore, a Cleveland County Republican, was asked whether he would support Morrow.
He said he doesn't support her comments but plans to support all Republican candidates.
"I certainly think any comments [like] the ones that I've seen are not appropriate comments at all, and I'm not going to condone comments like that," Moore said. "I know she has explained some of those. But my plan is to support all the Republican nominees for office, and voters have to make up their own mind on what you think is a good choice for that office."
He continued, "I certainly wouldn't have made those comments, and I'll stand by my comments and comment on mine and not delve and other folks' races. But I'm a good loyal, fellow Republican. I'm going to vote for the Republican nominees for office."
Morrow's primary campaign received endorsements mostly from rural Republicans serving on county school boards and commissions. Truitt, by contrast, raised more than $300,000 -- ten times the campaign cash Morrow did -- and received endorsements from Republicans at local and state levels.
Morrow, a homeschool mother of five children and a former nurse, received some support from private-sector Republicans before her primary victory, including Thales Academy Founder Bob Luddy and real estate developer Jane Kane. Both Kane and Luddy continue to support Morrow, and Kane will be hosting a fundraiser for Morrow at his home Wednesday.
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