An Endorsement Worth Zero Pence

There is a direct correlation between Donald Trump's electoral strength and how much he trolls his opponents. Exhibit A: Trump's comments this weekend about the governor of Indiana's endorsement in the Republican primary.

"If you really take a look at Mike Pence, I think he gave me more of an endorsement than Ted Cruz," Trump said on FoxNews Sunday.

In jest, there is truth. Pence's backing of Cruz last Friday on Indiana talk radio only followed a deliberate tip of the cap to the GOP frontrunner.

"I like and respect all three of the Republican candidates in the field. I particularly want to commend Donald Trump, who I think has given voice to the frustration of millions of working Americans with a lack of progress in Washington, D.C.," Pence said. You could make out the sound of high-pitched beeps as he backed into his endorsement.

"I'm also particularly grateful that Donald Trump has taken a strong stand for Hoosier jobs, when we saw jobs in the Carrier company abruptly announce (they're) leaving Indiana, not for another state, but for Mexico. I'm grateful," Pence continued. "I'm grateful for his voice in the national debate."