The Turtle DID NOT want Kris Kobach, b/c he was sure Kobach would lose in November. McConnell was also upset that the president was not helping to boost one of the other candidates, but Trump for the most part stayed out of it.
I count a Dole, McConnell endorsement as a negative in a primary. Trump declining to endorse either is a sign..
Both are acceptable..
or
Neither are acceptable.
We shall see.
McConnell only wants Bush League Republicans dedicated to the Bush Plan for North Mexico (aka USA) in the Senate.