I've written in favor of moving Indiana's primary up, so here's something on the other side, from Rep. Mark Souder:
Souder feels the way things are playing out could give Indiana a bigger chance to have influence than before, that's one reason he and fellow Hoosier Congressman Mike Pence have held off on their endorsements.
Souder: “Which is another incentive by the way for people like me, because those who chose early, for example 2 of our Republican congressmen endorsed Thompson and Thompson probably isn't going to make it. The chance to have an influence, ironically this time is for those who may endorse late as opposed to those who endorse early.”
Souder says he hasn't decided exactly which republican he'll support, but says he'll eventually side with the candidate that's most compatible with his conservative views.
I dunno. Sounds like Mark might be trying to have it both ways. He doesn't like endorsing early because he might choose a candidate who doesn't really have a chance. But when he does endorse, it will be the candidate most compatible with his conservative views. By waiting, he won't be choosing the best fit for him, merely the best fit among those left standing. And using his Thompson example, maybe he would have a better chance today if more people had endorsed him early.
