NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine said Friday that he is endorsing his Republican colleague Lamar Alexander in Tennessee’s Senate race, but is still awaiting the results of elections nationwide before deciding which party to caucus with.
King’s endorsement followed a joint appearance with Alexander at Lipscomb University to discuss efforts to simplify federal financial aid applications for prospective college students.
“We need people who will listen and are interested in solving problems, and Sen. Alexander is one of those,” King told reporters after the event.
King, who has caucused with Democrats since his election to the Senate in 2012, earlier this year endorsed Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire.
“So I’m an equal opportunity supporter of people who I think solve problems,” King said.