GOP Majority Faces First Major Test as Rep. Mike Pence Steps Down from Leadership

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Nov 03, 2010, 02:51 ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) earlier today announced his decision not to seek re-election to his post as head of the House Republican Conference.

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Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement:

"I want to publicly acknowledge the deep appreciation that all of us at the Family Research Council have for Rep. Mike Pence. Mike is a true statesman and we owe him a debt of gratitude for his focused leadership that has not wavered in upholding faith, family and freedom.

"Without question, Mike has set the bar for what conservative voters will be looking for in the Republican leadership. His replacement should be someone who does not just have a conservative voting record, but someone who has provided consistent conservative leadership across the board on fiscal, social and foreign policy issues.

"This may very well be the first major test for the new Republican majority in selecting leadership that reflects the message that voters sent to Washington last night."

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