IN-GOV: Which Republican replaces Mike Pence if he is selected as Trump's VP?

[windjammer]

Honestly the only way Donnelly survives is if another Murdock is nominated.

While Democrats always face an uphill battle in Indiana, especially in off-year elections, this is clearly an exaggeration (for now, at least). Donnelly's current approval rating is 48%, double his disapproval numbers and statistically even with Coats (Source). Depending on how the next two years go, he could very well win in a squeaker - though I agree that he faces an uphill battle.

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Donnelly has some appeal in the South (full of conservadems) and I guess in the north as well, the district he represented. While I think he's going to lose, going to be a tough fight, he won't get blanched.

I agree with this. Donnelly is definitely more likely to win than McCaskill and Manchin.

[windjammer]

Holcomb got three big endorsements this week from Pence, David Long (Senate PPT) and Dan Coats: http://www.theindychannel.com/news/politics/amid-gop-endorsements-who-is-eric-holcomb

At this point, I would say he is the favorite and will likely be chosen.

How strong is he honestly?
He seems to be so untested

[windjammer]

Holcomb got three big endorsements this week from Pence, David Long (Senate PPT) and Dan Coats: http://www.theindychannel.com/news/politics/amid-gop-endorsements-who-is-eric-holcomb

At this point, I would say he is the favorite and will likely be chosen.

How strong is he honestly?
He seems to be so untested

I personally think Brooks is stronger, but he can win - he'll be a much better governor than Pence has been. Ironic that the guy who was in last place in the Senate GOP primary (in a race they may very well lose) is now potentially going to be the most powerful person in the state. Holcomb definitely played his cards right with all of this - a lucky man.

Do you rate the Gubernational race as Toss up R edge or Lean rep?
I'm curious.