I am a Hoosier, and also like Pence.
But I think he’s unelectable; Indiana just doesn’t carry the weight in a national election.
People said the same thing about Arkansas.
I don't know much about Pence but I've always preferred presidential candidates to have gubernatorial experience, regardless of what party they represent. The Office of the Presidency is not a place for on-the-job training (as can be clearly demonstrated).