Graham: Kasich Is Better Candidate Than Cruz — but Can’t Win

Sen. Lindsey Graham said John Kasich is the best Republican presidential candidate but that he can’t win the nomination, which is why the South Carolina Republican is backing Ted Cruz.

“I think John Kasich would be the best nominee, but he doesn’t have a chance,” Graham said during an appearance Thursday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”

“John Kasich’s problem is he is an insider in an outsider year and nobody seems to want to buy that,” he added.

Graham signaled his support for Cruz last week, when news emerged he would be hosting a fundraiser for him. This comes after harsh comments Graham made about his Senate colleague, including while running against the Texas senator in his own White house bid.

Graham has argued that while he has differences with Cruz (joking the runner-up in delegates was his “15th choice” in the race), he’s the best-positioned Republican other than Donald Trump. (Read more from “Graham: Kasich Is Better Candidate Than Cruz — but Can’t Win” HERE)

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