Nevada senator endorses Rubio

Nevada Sen. Dean Heller endorsed Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio Sunday, ahead of the Silver State’s Republican caucuses, the campaign announced.

Heller tweeted Sunday morning he is proud to support the Florida senator.

“.@marcorubio is the next generation of conservative leadership,” he tweeted. 

Heller has been in the Senate since 2011. He has a “strong voice” regarding fiscal responsibility and the issue of life, Rubio’s campaign said in a release.

“I’ve become convinced that he’s the candidate capable of uniting conservatives, growing our party, and beating the Democrats in November,” Heller said of Rubio in a statement.

“He understands what it takes to get our economy back on track and he understands how to keep us safe.  And Marco understands Nevada, he grew up here. I am proud to offer my full support and look forward to campaigning with him in Nevada today.”