Brian Howey talks about the Presidential rumors surrounding U.S. Rep. Mike Pence and the more likely gubernatorial ones.
Allies in the 6th CD were tipping off HPI [Howey Politics Indiana] more than a year ago that he was seriously pondering a 2012 bid for governor. At the second inaugural of Gov. Mitch Daniels, Pence was at the Statehouse and met with family organizations.
During an appearance on energy with Daniels last June, the term-limited governor appeared to be extremely cordial to Pence, prompting several long-time Republican heavyweights to speculate that these would be the hands passing the Hoosier torch.
State party secretary, Joshua Claybourn.
“It would be impossible for someone to seriously challenge him if he ran.”
Maybe split the Prez/Gov difference and do VP? Not likely. If Indiana's close in 2012, that means the national election won't be.
