Pence doubles-down on Cruz endorsement

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence published an op-ed Sunday in the Indianapolis Star, further explaining his endorsement of Ted Cruz in the GOP presidential primary.

“In making my decision to support Ted, I am guided by the principles best espoused by former President Ronald Reagan,” the Republican governor wrote. “I am a Reagan Republican; drawn to his vision of less taxes, less government, traditional values and a strong military. Ted articulates that same agenda with an unwavering devotion to our Constitution, the sanctity of life, and the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights.”

{mosads}The Indiana primary is Tuesday, and the latest polls show front-runner Donald Trump ahead of Cruz by 15 points.

Pence first endorsed Cruz on Friday but also offered praise for Donald Trump at the time.

“I particularly want to commend Donald Trump, who I think has given voice to the frustration of millions of working Americans with a lack of progress in Washington, D.C.,” Pence said Friday on Greg Garrison’s radio program on WIBC.

On Sunday, Trump called Pence’s endorsement of Cruz “the weakest endorsement anyone has seen in a long time.”