https://redstate.com/erick/2011/01/27/pence-is-out/feed/Conservative News & Politicsen-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 09:53:29 -0400<![CDATA[As many of you are hearing, Mike Pence will not be running for President. Many conservatives across the spectrum from fiscal to social had been rallying hoping for Pence to run. I was one of them.While Indiana Republicans can rejoice at a stellar candidate with a clear field for Governor, conservatives looking for inspiration in the 2012 Presidential field will have to keep looking.It is disappointing, but not unexpected. The field is now wide open for a candidate to shine with conservatives. I would only say that 2012 is not like 2008 and I think before settling conservatives are going to have to take a serious look at some of the fresh faces who might enter.As for me, I am going to sit on the sidelines and do as I have always done — publicly weighing both the pros and cons of the field, no doubt making everyone mad along the way.]]>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:39:13 -0500<![CDATA[Erick Erickson]]>https://redstate.com/erick/2011/01/27/pence-is-out-n37753