Perry wins Nevada governor's endorsement

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) for president on Tuesday.

"Today I am proud to endorse my friend @GovernorPerry campaign for President," Sandoval tweeted.

Sandoval's endorsement came a day after Perry received the endorsement of another prominent Republican governor: Lousiania's Bobby Jindal. Also on Tuesday, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) endorsed former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) for president. 

"Our nation needs a leader in the White House who understands the role of government and our economy," Sandoval said, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "Governor Rick Perry has the strongest record of job creation, fiscal discipline and executive branch leadership among the presidential candidates."

The endorsement is important because of Nevada's early primary next year. Romney is seen as a favorite in the state and he won the primary in 2008. 

Sandoval has appeared on a number of shortlists for possible Republican vice presidential candidates. 

Both Jindal and Pawlenty have indicated that they are not necessarily interested in the vice president spot on the 2012 Republican presidential ticket. 

Perry said that Sandoval's endorsement would be an "incredible asset."

“I am honored to receive Gov. Sandoval’s endorsement and am thankful for his support as I travel the country sharing my vision for how we will get America working again,” Perry said in a statement. “As a fellow governor who understands the importance of implementing common-sense conservative principles, Brian will be an incredible asset to our campaign.”

—This story was updated at 6:22 p.m.