He says he is keeping his options open.
Personally, though a gubernatorial run has been long-speculated, I’ve observed Pence to be more of a legislative leader than an administrator or an executive leader. Not merely because he’s been in Congress, but his actions and temperment seem to fit that role far better than that of, say, a governor.
And while Indiana is a conservative (and usually Republican) state, I’m not sure that Pence could win a statewide race (he’d probably have an easier time winning a senate race than a state-level race). The 6th District is not exactly a microcosm of the rest of Indiana, or a treasure-trove of keys to statewide electoral victory.
Mr. Pence should stay right where he is for the immediate future. He should be Speaker/Minority Leader if Boehner disappoints in this session of Congress.
If? I’m a born pessimist, so I’d say it’s more like “when.” Pence is great in Congress. But the qualities that make him well-suited for the legislature do not make him stand out as much for the executive branch.
Agreed, Pence could easily be the Speaker within the next 6 years.
We have a decent crop of names here in Indiana for Governor, with Skillman and Rokita and Costas. (You knew I had to throw Costas in
Now the guy I’d love to see call it quits is Lugar.
Pence and Skillman draw from the same well of supporters and they share very similar views on governing. Do not look for both of them to occupy the same primary field.
Sometime in the next two years, Boehner will likely go the way of Newt, Dick & Blunt, leaving an opening for Pence to rescue this rudderless party.
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