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This is very magnanimous of him. Hopefully the Republican Study Committee and Tancredo's immigration hardliner caucuses can cobble together a majority to push Pence and Shadegg both over the top.

Looks like things are comming together. As has been said elsewhere, loosing power sucks. But, sometimes the ol' hedge need's a good pruning, making what's left stronger.

Now all we need to do is find someone good enough to wear the "coattails" in two years. Pence for Prez. anyone?

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but it indicates Pence has probably returned to an enforcement-first position (which wouldn't surprise me). I understand that rumor has been confirmed at some internet sites.

My main concern is who will have the courage to face down the Democrats and, when needed, the Bush Administration as it turns left and tries to build a legacy on the backs of Republicans who have suffered under the burden of it. The jury is still out on whether Pence is that person.

Pence would be okay. Seems very pro-free market capitalism, which is good. Shadegg as Whip would be great.

Why no mention of Jeff Flake as Leader, though. Heard he would throw his hat in the ring.

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I live in north central IN, Pence's turf, although my Rep is Dan Burton. What I know about Pence is based mostly from listening to him on his talk radio program here in IN before he was elected. He is a Reagan republican, fiscal and social conservative. If I had to guess, he would probably rather be at home with his family instead of serving as a rep and probably had to have his arm twisted to run in the first place. Since he ran for office, it was because he thinks he can make a difference and not to line his pockets. Same would be true if he wants the leadership position, he thinks he can do it better than anybody else. He is articulate, intelligent and totally devoted to his conservative principles. He won't back down in a confrontation. He would lose an election for his principles before he would change them. I'm all for him.