Cruz gets backing of Indiana governor


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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is endorsing Ted Cruz in the state's critical Republican primary next week.

Pence announced his support for the Texas senator this afternoon in a radio interview (on The Garrison Show on WIBC-FM.) He said, "I will be voting for Ted Cruz." Pence called Cruz "a principled conservative" who has "shown the courage of his convictions."

But Pence also had kind words for Cruz's rival Donald Trump. He says Trump "has given voice to the frustration of millions of working Americans" and he is "grateful for his voice in the national debate."

Cruz is desperately seeking momentum in his fight to block Trump from claiming the delegate majority before the GOP's national convention in July. A Trump win in Indiana on Tuesday would all but ensure he becomes the presumptive nominee.

Cruz said earlier today he would "enthusiastically welcome" Pence's support.

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135-a-12-(Governor Mike Pence, R-Ind., in interview on WIBC radio)-"on repealing Obamacare"-Indiana Governor Mike Pence says Cruz will take on the big spenders in Washington. (29 Apr 2016)

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133-a-05-(Governor Mike Pence, R-Ind., in interview on WIBC radio)-"upcoming Republican primary"-With Indiana's primary just days away, Governor Mike Pence throws his support behind Ted Cruz. (29 Apr 2016)

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134-a-09-(Governor Mike Pence, R-Ind., in interview on WIBC radio)-"to support him"-Indiana Governor Mike Pence says he's backing Ted Cruz in his state's primary this coming Tuesday. (29 Apr 2016)

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APPHOTO INDC101: Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, accompanied by Vice Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, speaks during campaign stop at The Indiana War Memorial Friday, April 29, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (29 Apr 2016)

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