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Praise For Pence Comes From Influential Trump Critic

Office of the Governor

The chairwoman of the Republican Governors Association is praising the choice of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as a vice presidential running mate despite her reservations about Donald Trump.

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has been critical of Trump's comments about a Hispanic judge and plans to build a border wall during her tenure as chairwoman of the governors association.

On Friday, Martinez issued a statement that praised Pence's handling of the Indiana economy and his dedication to helping other GOP candidates for governor.

Martinez has declined to endorse Trump. She and 23 other New Mexico delegates are obligated to cast their first-round ballots for Trump at the convention under state party rules.

The Republican Governors Association is a fundraising arm of the GOP dedicated to the election of gubernatorial candidates.

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