The campaign has said that it will unveil a running mate for Trump in NY on Friday (July 15). The campaign isn’t confirming anything, though, until a news conference Friday morning in NY. The disagreements between Trump and Pence, and Pence’s commitment to his principles, may make it hard for Pence to be a full-throated representative for Trump on the campaign trail. The Pence pick could be an indication Trump is coming around toward more standard political behavior, according to the Times.
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Pence, 57, is a steady, staunch conservative who would help calm nervous Republican wary of Trump’s impulsive style. Pence also brings fundraising power and credibility on a wide range of policy issues that are important to conservatives. The announcement of the newly minted ticket could mark an opportunity for Trump to build up a wave of momentum heading into the Republican National Convention in Cleveland next week. As governor, he faced major political backlash over his decision to sign into law a “religious freedom” measure that infuriated major businesses that saw it as anti-LGBT.
Trump took notice of Pence during the IN primary, noting that the governor had high praise for him despite endorsing one of his rivals. As governor, Pence has ceded some power back to the legislature that his predecessor had.
The field of candidates already includes at least two elected officials. Before that, he served as the representative of Indiana’s 6th Congressional District from 2000 to 2012.
“For me it all begins with faith; it begins with what matters most, and I try and put what I believe to be moral truth first”.
To do that, either Pence or his lawyer must deliver that paperwork to the Secretary of State’s office by noon on Friday. “That’s something Trump has to personally do as he sees it through his perspective”.
Trump does not forget his business relationships, giving speaking slots to real estate investor Tom Barrack and even the general manager for Virginia’s Trump Winery, Kerry Woolard. Ted Cruz of Texas, one of Trump’s opponents during a contentious and divisive GOP primary contest.
Trump appeared to have winnowed the field from about 10 people last week in what some have compared to a reality-TV show.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes hands with Indiana Governor Mike Pence, left, before addressing the crowd during a campaign stop at the Grand Park Events Center in Westfield, Indiana, on July 12.
Also absent from the list are several notable senators and governors, such as Florida Senator Marco Rubio (also an ex-Trump rival), Arizona Senator John McCain, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott. Ernst suggested Pence should get the nod while saying she was focused on serving Iowa in the Senate.
Ryan tells reporters Thursday: “I hope that he picks a good movement conservative”.
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After the day full of meetings, Trump headed off on a fundraising swing through California on Thursday ahead of his planned vice presidential unveiling Friday in Manhattan. We were just truly grateful to have an opportunity to spend time again with Mr. Trump, but also members of his family.
