Republicans have had a mixed reaction to Donald Trump becoming their presumptive presidential nominee.
Some have preferred to avoid the topic altogether or issue pro forma declarations of support for the party’s nominee, while others have given more full-throated endorsements or even said he’d make a great president.
Here’s a list of what 28 Republicans had to say, ranked on a scale from “Sad!” to “Yuuge” based on their level of support.
Jeb Bush
![Jeb Bush Holds Town Hall In Columbia, South Carolina Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush speaks to an audience of voters on February 18, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jeb-bush-not-voting-donald-trump-hillary-clinton.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former Florida Governor and 2016 presidential candidate
“Donald Trump has not demonstrated that temperament or strength of character. He has not displayed a respect for the Constitution. And, he is not a consistent conservative. These are all reasons why I cannot support his candidacy.” (May 6)
Rating: Sad!
Lindsey Graham
![Senator Lindsey Graham Campaigns With John McCain In New Hampshire Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and 2016 presidential candidate, right, places his hand over his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance at the Stafford County GOP Christmas Party during a campaign stop at Newick's Lobster House in Dover, New Hampshire, U.S., on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/lindsey-graham-suspends-campaign.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from South Carolina and former 2016 presidential candidate
“I just really believe that the Republican Party has been conned here, and this guy is not a reliable conservative Republican.” (May 6)
Rating: Sad!
Mitt Romney
![Donald Trump Endorses GOP Candidate Mitt Romney In Las Vegas Donald Trump Endorses GOP Candidate Mitt Romney In Las Vegas](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/trump-romney.jpeg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former Governor of Massachusetts and 2012 Republican presidential nominee
“I see way too much demagoguery and populism on both sides of the aisle and I only hope and aspire that we’ll see more greatness. … I don’t intend on supporting either of the major party candidates at this point.” (May 5)
Rating: Sad!
George W. Bush
![SMU v Baylor SMU v Baylor](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/gettyimages-454451994.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
43rd President of the United States
A spokesman for Bush said “[he] does not plan to participate in or comment on the presidential campaign.” (May 4)
Rating: Sad!
Ted Cruz
![Texas Senator Ted Cruz Interview Senator Ted Cruz in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 30, 2014.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ted-cruz-lucicer-john-boehner.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from Texas and former 2016 presidential candidate
“The voters in the primary seem to have made a choice. We’ll see what happens as the months go forward, I think we need to watch and see what the candidates say and do.” (May 10)
Rating: Sad!
Tom Ridge
![](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ridge_tom-1.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former Governor of Pennsylvania and Congressman
“With a bumper sticker approach to policy, his bombastic tone reflects the traits of a bully, not an American president and statesman. If he cannot unite Republicans, how can he unite America? I simply cannot endorse him.”
Rating: Sad!
Paul Ryan
![House Speaker Paul Ryan leaves after making a statement to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington “Count me out,” said House Speaker Paul Ryan, discussing the ongoing race for the GOP nomination](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/paul-ryan-says-he-will-not-run-for-president.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Speaker of the House and 2012 vice presidential nominee.
“I’m just not ready to do that at this point. I’m not there right now.” (May 5)
Rating: Sad!
Dick Cheney
![Cheney Bust Unveiling Former Vice President Dick Cheney makes remarks during a bust unveiling ceremony for him in the Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall on Dec. 3, 2015.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/former-vice-president-dick-cheney.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former Vice President of the United States
Cheney told CNN he would support Trump as the nominee but previously called the New Yorker a “liberal Democrat.” (May 6)
Rating: Low energy
Kelly Ayotte
![GOP Senators Hold News Conference On Guantanamo Detention Facility Kelly Ayotte speaks at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 24, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/kelly-ayotte.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from New Hampshire
Said she would support the nominee, but would not endorse Trump “as a candidate herself.” (May 5)
Rating: Low energy
Marco Rubio
![GOP Presidential Candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) Holds Rally In Pensacola, Florida GOP Presidential Candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) Holds Rally In Pensacola, Florida](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/marco-rubio.jpeg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from Florida and former 2016 presidential candidate
“I don’t see myself as the guy who’s going to spend the next six months taking shots at him,” Rubio said, adding that he “respects” and “accepts” Trump’s nomination by Republican primary voters. “That’s not going to change the reservations I have about this campaign.” (May 10)
Rating: Low energy
Bobby Jindal
![Republican Candidates Speak At Sunshine Summit In Orlando Republican presidential candidate Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal speaks during the Sunshine Summit conference being held at the Rosen Shingle Creek on November 14, 2015 in Orlando, Florida.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/bobby-jindal.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former Governor of Louisiana and former 2016 presidential candidate
“I do not pretend Donald Trump is the Reaganesque leader we so desperately need, but he is certainly the better of two bad choices.” (May 8)
Rating: Low energy
Pat Toomey
![Sen. Pat Toomey Pat Toomey arrives for the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on "The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress" on Feb. 24, 2015.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/pat-toomey.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania
“Donald Trump was not my first choice. He wasn’t my second choice or third or fourth choice. I have lots of differences with Donald Trump and lots of problems with him but I am absolutely in the ‘never Hillary Clinton’ camp.” (May 4)
Rating: Low energy
Lisa Murkowski
![Sen. Murkowski (R-AK) Discusses Oil Legislation Lisa Murkowski speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC., June 15, 2010.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/lisa-murkowski.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from Alaska
“I have always supported the Republican nominee for president. Elections are about choices and while Hillary Clinton is not my choice—with her clear record against Alaska’s priorities—Donald Trump has made numerous inappropriate statements in the past that are troubling. Now, he needs to shift his focus to unite Republicans around conservative policies that will bring economic growth and prosperity back to our nation.” (May 4)
Rating: Low energy
John McCain
![John McCain John McCain](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/john-mccain.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from Arizona and 2008 Republican presidential nominee
“You have to listen to people that have chosen the nominee of our Republican Party,” McCain said. “I think it would be foolish to ignore them.” (May 9)
Rating: Classy
Nikki Haley
![Republican Candidates Attend Heritage Action Candidate Foru Nikki Haley speaks on Sept. 18, 2015 in Greenville, S.C.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/nikki-haley.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
South Carolina Governor
“I have great respect for the will of the people, and as I have always said, I will support the Republican nominee for president.” (May 4)
Rating: Classy
Mitch McConnell
![Mitch McConnell press conference epa05074481 Senate Majority Leader Republican from Kentucky Mitch McConnell holds a year-end news conference, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 18 December 2015. The Senate passed the omnibus spending bill that funds the government. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mitch-mcconnell.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Senate Majority Leader
“I have committed to supporting the nominee chosen by Republican voters, and Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee, is now on the verge of clinching that nomination.” (May 4)
Rating: Classy
Reince Priebus
![Spin Room at the CNN GOP Debate Spin Room at the CNN GOP Debate](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/reince-priebus.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Chairman of the Republican National Committee
“Donald Trump will be presumptive GOP nominee, we all need to unite and focus on defeating Hillary Clinton,” Priebus wrote in a tweet following Trump’s win in Indiana. (May 3)
Rating: Classy
Pete Ricketts
![Pete Ricketts Neb. Gov. Pete Ricketts gestures during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. on May 20, 2015.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/nebraska-governor-death-penalty.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Governor of Nebraska
“I will support the nominee of our party, and it looks like the nominee is going to be Donald Trump.” (May 4)
Rating: Classy
Rand Paul
![Rand Paul Holds Caucus Day Rally In Des Moines Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul speaks during a caucus day rally on Feb. 1, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/gettyimages-507918390.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from Kentucky and former GOP presidential candidate
“You know, I’ve always said I’ll endorse the nominee,” “To me it’s most important that people know that, for Kentucky, the Clinton’s will be terrible.” (May 5)
Rating: Classy
Rick Perry
![Rick Perry Awaits Election Results At Exotic Game Ranch Rick Perry speaks to supporters at the Victory Texas and Republican Party of Texas election night watch party in Buda, Texas on Nov. 2, 2010.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rick-perry.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former Governor of Texas and 2016 presidential candidate
“He wasn’t my first choice, wasn’t my second choice, but he is the people’s choice,” Perry said. “He is not a perfect man. But what I do believe is that he loves this country and he will surround himself with capable, experienced people and he will listen to them.” (May 5)
Rating: Classy
Mike Huckabee
![Mike Huckabee Mike Huckabee](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mike-huckabee-suspends-campaign.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former Governor of Arkansas and 2016 Republican presidential candidate
Huckabee recently said the billionaire was Hillary Clinton’s “worst nightmare.” “Everybody said Donald Trump wouldn’t come, they said he couldn’t get past August or the early controversies, I’m sitting as a candidate, ‘Well you know what, he won’t last long’ — well, he’s outlasted all of us and I think they’re gonna underestimate Donald Trump’s candidacy at their own peril.” (May 15)
Rating: Very, very strong.
John Boehner
![WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: House Speaker John Boehner leaves after announcing his resignation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., September 25, 2015. He left without any comments or answers of reporters. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/boehner.jpeg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former House Speaker
Boehner said the two are “texting buddies” and that he would vote Trump in November.
Rating: Very, very strong
Bob Dole
![25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/bob-dole.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Former U.S. Senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential nominee
“The voters of our country have turned out in record numbers to support Mr. Trump. It is important that their votes be honored and it is time that we support the party’s presumptive nominee, Donald J. Trump.” (May 5)
Rating: Very, very strong
Mike Pence
![Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Holds Press Conference Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Holds Press Conference](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mike-pence.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Governor of Indiana
“I’m fully supportive of our presumptive nominee, and I do think Donald Trump will do well in the State of Indiana. I’m going to campaign hard for the Republican nominee because Indiana needs a partner in the White House.” (May 6)
Rating: Very, very strong
Paul LePage
![Governor Paul LePage holds a Town Hall Meeting Governor Paul LePage holds a Town Hall Meeting](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/gettyimages-468502316.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Governor of Maine
“I think he could be one of the greatest presidents if he sits down and puts together a good team.” (Feb. 26)
Ranking: Yuuge
Rick Scott
![Florida Gov. Rick Scott Holds Bill Signing In Miami Gardens Florida Gov. Rick Scott Holds Bill Signing In Miami Gardens](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/rick-scott-msnbc.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Governor of Florida
“The voters are speaking clearly—they want a businessman outsider who will dramatically shake up the status quo in Washington.” (March 16)
Rating: Yuuge
Chris Christie
![Donald Trump, Chris Christie Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie waves to the crowd as they walk off the stage after a rally at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C., March 14, 2016.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/trump-christie-white-house-transition-team.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Governor of New Jersey
“There is no one who is better prepared to provide America with the strong leadership that it needs both at home and around the world than Donald Trump.” (Feb. 26)
Rating: Yuuge
Jeff Sessions
![Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ap_559049471065.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
U.S. Senator from Alabama
“I can tell you one thing, I think at this time in my opinion, my best judgment, at this time in America’s history, we need to make America great again!” (Feb. 28)
Rating: Yuuge
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