Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb endorsed former Vice President Mike Pence for the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday. This marks the highest-profile Republican endorsement Pence’s campaign has received to date.
What Happened: Holcomb, who served as Pence’s lieutenant governor in Indiana before Pence left to serve as former President Trump’s vice president, praised Pence for his honesty, integrity, and for being “allergic to personal scandal,” The Hill reports.
Pence thanked the Indiana governor for his support and touted their achievements while serving Indiana together.
Why It Matters: Pence’s presidential campaign comes amidst a growing field of contenders for the Republican Party’s 2024 nomination. Pence would not only contend with his former boss, ex-President Donald Trump, but also other potential candidates like U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Pence’s campaign is marked by his brand of traditional and faith-based conservatism. Despite his prominent position as former vice president, Pence faces significant challenges in his campaign. He’s currently fourth in the polls, trailing Trump, DeSantis, and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley.
His alignment with Trump during the 2016 campaign and subsequent fallout during the Capitol riots present a complex political dynamic to navigate. Pence’s campaign aims to reintroduce him as a strong conservative leader, emphasizing his congressional and gubernatorial contributions.
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