Gov. Robert Bentley (R-AL) posted this message Tuesday on Facebook, clarifying his statement that he voted for Rick Santorum in today’s Republican primary — but saying that it is not to be taken as an official endorsement:
I view Rick Santorum as the most conservative candidate in the Republican presidential primary. I have chosen not to publicly endorse a candidate. I believe a vote is a personal decision that should be based on a voter’s values and principles, not on someone else’s opinion. After being asked who I would vote for, I responded that I had personally chosen to vote for Rick Santorum. The Republican primary features a strong pool of candidates, and I will fully support the Republican nominee chosen by the people.
