Posted on 07/10/2016 4:26:56 PM PDT by usafa92
Indiana scheduled for Tuesday is raising speculation that the presumptive Republican nominee will announce Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.
The Washington Times reported Sunday evening that Pence has a “95 percent probability” of being Trump's choice, according to sources close to the campaign and to the governor.
The first-term Indiana governor’s name has surfaced in recent weeks as a contender for the position. Pence tepidly endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas before the state's May primary, but later backed Trump, praising the chance to "take a new direction" in Washington. "The kind of leadership that I truly do believe, to borrow a phrase, will make America great again," Pence said during a Thursday campaign stop, according to The Associated Press.
Others said to be under consideration for vice president are former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama.
Trump has said he will make an announcement before the Republican National Convention, which begins on July 18. Pence, who is seeking reelection to a second term as governor, would have to withdraw from that contest by noon on July 15 if he’s going to run as Trump’s vice president.
Former Trump adviser Michael Caputo said Sunday he's putting all his chips on an announcement at the event next week.
"Right guy. Right timing. Right place #TrumpPence2016,” he tweeted.
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
As they say at The Vatican, “Go in as a Pope, come out as a Cardinal.”
I soured on Pence when he crumbled in the face of corporate threats to his state.
Sure. Trump also had a 95% chance of losing the primaries.
Yeck!
He was one of the original touchback amnesty GOPe deceivers.
Hope so. Pence would be great.
He needs somebody that will help him win Florida.
No curb appeal
Very poor choice!
This is OK. Safe pick. No controversy, and he gets a guy with political experience.
And who would that be?
I’m afraid this article is right. It will be Pence. :( Why else would Trump be going to Indianan on Tuesday?
Hartpence?
And the appeal of wet cardboard.
Call me Karnac.
Wet cardboard may be what is needed.
I’d rather see someone that wasn’t an enthusiastic supporter of the Iraq War.
Hey at least its not Ryno. :-)
Assassination insurance?
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