Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN) is from a deeply conservative state and faces re-election in 2018. | Paul Morigi/Getty Images Democratic senator will accompany Trump to tax reform event Joe Donnelly of Indiana is the latest endangered lawmaker from a red state who's willing to show bipartisanship.

Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) will ride with President Donald Trump on Air Force One to a tax reform event in Indiana on Wednesday, two people familiar with the plans confirmed.

It’s the latest example of an endangered Democratic senator from a red state looking to show some bipartisan credibility by appearing with Trump as he makes his push for tax cuts.


Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), earlier in September, flew with Trump to a tax reform speech in her home state and appeared onstage with him.

Republicans are looking to increase the pressure on Donnelly, who is up for re-election in 2018 in the deeply conservative state. Along with Trump's visit this week, Vice President Mike Pence is making at least three trips to Indiana over September and October to push for tax reform. His first visit came last week.

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Six Republicans are running in the primary to face Donnelly, including Reps. Luke Messer and Todd Rokita. Messer will be at the Wednesday speech.

