Just hours after frowning on the idea of Rep. Mike Pence (R.-Ind.) for minority leader, John Hawkins at Right Wing News has changed his mind. What did it?

Rep. Tom Tancredo, leader of the House Immigration Reform Caucus, announced today that he's backing Pence. Hawkins, who is breaking the news, says he's put aside his concerns about Pence's immigration plan and is now officially on board.

UPDATE -- 5:20 p.m.: Pence also secured the endorsement of another immigration hawk today: Rep. Steve King (R.-Iowa), who is sometimes confused as Tancredo's twin -- for their looks and policy positions. Here's King's statement:

Republicans have lost seats in Congress because we needed more fiscal discipline, lacked clarity on the Global War on Terror, and were not aggressive enough on our fiscal and social agenda. We now need an articulate and committed Minority Leader who can be the most effective spokesman for our agenda. Mike Pence is the best communicator in Congress and among the most committed.

Republicans in this Congress and around the nation already look to Mike Pence for his guidance and leadership, proof that he has the respect of Republicans as an effective legislator, reformer and communicator.

I have full confidence that Mike will lead Republicans in the right direction, and promote the principles of limited government, fiscal discipline and personal responsibility. That is why he has my full support for House Minority Leader.