Governor switching from social issues to the economy in his re-election bid…
Gov. Mike Pence is trying to pivot his focus from social issues to Indiana’s improving economy as he faces a difficult re-election campaign.
Under the Republican, Indiana has marched to the front lines of the nation’s culture wars. It’s a significant detour from the vision of his wildly popular predecessor, Mitch Daniels, who once called on Republicans to adopt a “truce” on social issues in order to focus on the economy.
Even some of Pence’s allies say he may have overreached.
Pence has pushed for a gay marriage ban and signed a restrictive new abortion limits into law. He also signed a religious objections law last year that drew widespread backlash from critics who say it was anti-gay.
Pollsters say that has alienated some of moderate suburban voters.
