Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Information on Congressman Pence's Candidacy for Minority Leader of the 110th Congress
On November 16, 2006, Congressman Pence, in an address to all 203 members of the Republican Conference, spoke about his candidacy for Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives during the 110th Congress.
In announcing his candidacy, Congressman Pence authored a letter to his colleagues explaining his platform while seeking their guidance, advice and counsel.
Congressman Mike Pence outlined his vision for leading the Republican Conference in a statement entitled "Team of Leaders: Renewing Our Majority."
Congressman Pence's candidacy generated a significant amount of support both in Indiana and on a national level.
The Indianapolis Star said this about Congressman Pence on November 11, 2006:
"Mike Pence offers Republicans a way back to their conservative roots. His House colleagues should seize on the chance."
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel called Congressman Pence a "bright spot" in a November 10, 2006 editorial:
"The really good news is that Indiana Republican Mike Pence has made himself a candidate for U.S. House minority leader. We should all hope he gets the job. As a leader of the band of true conservatives in the House -- the 'Republican wing of the Republican Party,' as former Indiana state Rep. Mitch Harper calls it -- Pence has been willing to tell his party the unpleasant truth."
"Republicans should tap Pence as leader" wrote the Muncie Star-Press in a November 14, 2006 editorial:
"For many reasons, Republicans should turn to Pence. He's a principled conservative, and that's the party's best role-model around which to rebuild, both in and out of Congress.
"Pence is intelligent, well-informed, a natural leader and an excellent communicator. His radio talk-show background has made him a natural fit as a guest on similar shows on all major TV networks, and would be an important asset as Republicans attempt to rebuild their image. He can also be a consensus-builder, as demonstrated on several past congressional issues, including the immigration debate when he forged a middle ground between House and Senate factions.
"For Pence, being minority leader would be a frustrating place to observe the lame-duck years of the Bush administration. But the usually upbeat congressman could weather that storm far better than most in his party."
The Richmond Palladium-Item called Congressman Pence the "best GOP bet" in a November 16, 2006 editorial:
"No one in the House, we wrote, spoke with more consistency on issues of limited government and fiscal restraint.
"And so, as House Republicans make their leadership decisions Friday, we offer them our own endorsement of Pence..."
The Wall Street Journal offered the following thoughts in a November 10, 2006 editorial about the leadership election:
"...Republicans might also recall what happened to Democrats when they tried to regain the House in 1996 by running with the same leadership and agenda that had been ousted in 1994. Those Democrats failed, despite Bill Clinton's victory at the top of the ticket, because too many voters saw the same old story. If Republicans lose again in 2008, they could be in the minority for a long time.... The good news is that a younger generation does seem to be stepping forward. Mike Pence, of Indiana, has already declared for minority leader... ....Republican Members will make up their own minds, but their willingness to consider new leadership will say a lot about the lessons they've learned from this week's drubbing..."
Wall Street Journal editorial board member Stephen Moore weighed in as well in a November 13, 2006 column:
"Mr. Pence seems to have corralled most of the support from major conservative voices, ranging from Rush Limbaugh to Paul Weyrich. John Berthoud, the president of the National Taxpayers Union, gushes: 'Mike Pence is one of the few Republicans of late we could always depend on to take the principled position, not the K Street position.' He adds, 'He's the obvious choice. When you've got a Roger Clemens, you put him on the mound.'"
Indianapolis Star columnist Russ Pulliam wrote in a November 26, 2006 column that "his loss in a House leadership race could still provide a long-term gain for U.S. Rep. Mike Pence."
Excerpts of the column are below:
"The favorable attention he received from conservative groups and influential news media organizations seemed to be a double-edged sword in his bid. He's on television news shows frequently and makes himself available to the news media. He received favorable mention from national publications such as The Wall Street Journal editorial page and Investor's Business Daily. He was endorsed for the leadership spot by several Indiana newspapers, including The Star, but also by the Dallas Morning News and San Diego Union-Tribune."
"For now, his loss may look discouraging. But scorekeeping in politics is not like an athletic contest. Pence is likely on his way to a higher leadership position, and he still has time to decide which route to take."
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