Marco Rubio is beating the tar out of Charlie Crist (49-37), and now he has a conservative heavy hitter backing him.  Mike Pence has endorsed Mr. Rubio’s candidacy for US Senate.

Via Redstate

BREAKING: Mike Pence Endorses Marco Rubio

The steady drumbeat for Marco Rubio keeps going on and on. Today he is picking up the endorsement of Congressman Mike Pence.

Congressman Pence said, “I am proud to endorse Marco Rubio for the United States Senate. Marco Rubio’s faith in free markets, limited government and traditional moral values make him the right choice for Republicans in this race. At a time when the American people long for leaders of principle, Marco Rubio will be a courageous check and balance on the current Washington establishment.

“With Washington spending money we don’t have and empowering the government at the expense of individual freedom, we need more leaders like Marco Rubio who are willing to take a stand for the common sense and common values of the American people.”