But Bentley's office responded with a statement saying his vote was not an official endorsement.
While he views Santorum as “the most conservative candidate,” he “believes a vote is a personal decision that should be based on a voter's values and principles, not on someone else’s opinion,” according to the statement sent out by Bentley's communications director, Jeremy King.
“The Governor was asked as a voter who he would vote for, and he answered that he had personally chosen to vote for Rick Santorum. The Republican primary features a strong pool of candidates, and Governor Bentley has made it clear he will fully support the Republican nominee chosen by the people.”]
In other words, he must already be getting massive flack over Santorum’s embellishing ways!
A non-endorsement endorsement.
Most likely, not wanting to antagonize Romney or Gingrich.
Sounds like the Governor believes in Pale Pastels, not Bold Colors.