MISSOURINET: Missouri Farm Bureau endorses Republican Josh Hawley in overwhelming vote

Hawley won the endorsement of the state’s largest agricultural organization by an overwhelming 82-4 margin in a vote of its trustees. Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst said Hawley had worked in the best interests of farmers against potent outside opposition.

“Josh Hawley has continuously proven his leadership and dedication to the people of Missouri by taking on ‘the big and the powerful,’ but even better, he has proven he is dedicated to protecting our farms and family businesses,” said Hurst. “He is a proven leader and will be a tremendous addition to the U.S. Senate.”

Hawley may have sealed his endorsement in the first few minutes of his speech. In its statement, the Bureau praised him for bringing litigation against the Waters of the United States rule and a California law restricting egg sales. Hawley mentioned both lawsuits as being among his accomplishments in Missouri state government.

President Trump’s administration discontinued the Waters of the U.S. rule under former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt in January.

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