Indiana Congressman tells Republicans to quit acting like Democrats at CPAC

By: Susan Beach

Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., called on Republicans in Congress to stop acting like Democrats and get back to conservative ideals in time for the congressional elections in November.

“Many of the things we have done look more like the work of a Democrat majority,” he said this morning to a room full of conservatives at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C.

Pence described himself as a Christian, conservative and a Republican “in that order.” He urged for fiscal and ethical reform in his party and said Republican leaders have to get back on course in order to be re-elected.

Scandals have eroded public confidence in politicians and have hurt the nation, he said from a podium backed by 18 American flags. “The real scandal in Washington, D.C. is runaway Federal spending, he said.

Photo: Susan Beach

Photo Caption: Congressman Mike Pence of Indiana speaks to a packed ballroom of conservative activists. He said its time for Congress to return to conservative ideals in order to be victorious in the November elections