"In a very public repudiation of Jerry Falwell jr., the student body of Liberty University supported Rubio and Cruz by a vast margin. Donald Trump barely beat out Kasich with just 8%.
Donald Trump reportedly placed fourth in the precinct for Liberty University in Virginia despite an endorsement from Jerry Falwell Jr., the school's president.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) took first with 44 percent support in Liberty's precinct and 513 votes, followed by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) at 33 percent, Ben Carson at 14 percent and Trump at 8 percent.
Rubio and Cruz are the top two choices of Liberty University students. |
“Donald Trump is the only candidate who has dealt almost exclusively in the politics of personal insult,”“I’ve been concerned for Liberty University for a couple of months now, and I’ve held my tongue,"Mark DeMossUniversity board member
Trump saw more support in neighboring precincts. Falwell's January endorsement of Trump sparked controversy, with alumni privately voicing frustration at the decision.
The student body president and vice president also publicly backed Rubio ahead of voting on Tuesday."
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