“I am as honored today to receive Governor Pence’s support as I was when answering his call to serve at Lt. Governor”. They faced off previously for the governor’s office in 2012 in one of the closest gubernatorial elections in 50 years, despite a clean victory for Mitt Romney on the same ballot.
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Holcomb had the biggest presence at the Republican National Convention, where he formally nominated Pence for vice president. He was appointed earlier this year to replace Sue Ellspermann, who later was named president of Ivy Tech Community College.
“My fellow Americans, I believe we have come to another rendezvous with destiny, and I have faith… faith in the boundless capacity of the American people and faith that God can still heal our land”, Pence said.
Pence’s endorsement said he made his selection when he appointed Holcomb lieutenant governor.
WSLS 10 political analyst Dr. Ed Lynch says Trumps appearance in the Roanoke Valley proves that the political fight for the Commonwealth is still very much alive. He’s spoken with each of the candidates – Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb, U-S Representatives Susan Brooks and Todd Rokita, and State Senator Jim Tomes. “As our state’s next governor, I will strive not only to continue that success, but to lead IN to the next level”.
McDaniel anticipates seeing Holcomb’s name on the ticket, but knows the committee will not make the wrong choice.
“I am confident I am the strongest candidate to beat John Gregg”, Brooks said.
Rokita said when he runs for important positions, like governor, the economy is always his first priority.
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Therefore, Trump’s pick of Pence will also help quell concerns among social conservatives that the NY billionaire developer is too liberal on social issues. Brooks handed out pamphlets to delegates Thursday morning in hopes of swaying their vote. The candidate will be chosen by the state party’s 22 member central committee on Tuesday, July 26.
