Indiana Gov. Mike Pence hires Koch Industries spokesperson as his approval ratings collapse

[DonViejo]

Indiana Governor Mike Pence, who has seen his approval rating in his state go into a death spiral following the signing of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), has hired the communications director from Koch Industries to help him stop the bleeding as he gears up for re-election next year.

The IndyStar is reporting that Pence is bringing back former spokesperson Matt Lloyd to replace his current communications director Christy Denault who announced she is stepping down to spend more time with her family.

According to Pence chief of staff Jim Atterholt, Denault’s departure “has nothing to do with the RFRA issue. It was her decision to leave, made before RFRA, in order to attend to the needs of her young family, including a set of triplets.” Lloyd served as Pence’s spokesperson when he launched his first gubernatorial bid four years ago and, with his re-election prospects next year looking grim, Lloyd is expected to bring his Koch connections along to help the embattled governor.

In 2013, Pence’s approval rating stood at at 52 percent, but the blow-back from his bungled handling of the RFRA has seen him drop to a 35 percent approval rating, below his 38 percent disapproval rating.

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[Shrike47]

1. Poor, poor Mike Pence. My heart goes out to him.

[Gothmog]

2. Governor Dense is having a hard time

He brought this on himself due to his own stupidity and homphobia

[Wellstone ruled]

3. Kock Industries recently opened

a Public Relations Office in Reno,NV. Mission is to help with Image Enhancement and Messaging of their Political allies and friends. I believe they now have these offices set up in 47 states. Interesting how the Propaganda Monkey's receive their funding.

[Contrary1]

4. An approval rating of 52% in red Indiana

isn't all that much to brag about anyway.

Having said that, I would love seeing that 38% drop much lower.

[DefenseLawyer]

5. He actually won the governorship with less than 50%

Of the vote. Indiana is a red state, but not the reddest of the red. Too many urban voters to be all red in statewide elections. Pence has always been polarizing and he's always been stupid.

[NBachers]

6. Maybe he can open up a cake shop.