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The stakes were already high for Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who gives his vice presidential acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention Wednesday.

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“We’re looking for kind of the same things that IN has done”, said Martin. Despite identifying as politically independent and socially liberal, Pence is a constant presence at her father’s speeches, rallies and events. The yearly surplus was a more modest $210 million previous year.

Mike Pence is framing the November presidential race as crucial to defining the makeup of the Supreme Court for the next 40 years. “As we look ahead, deepening our ties with the people, businesses, and state of Israel remains a commitment that will empower us as partners”, Pence said in a statement ahead of that 2014 trip.

“I am convinced what begins in Cleveland will end in the White House”, Indiana Governor Pence told Trump after he stepped off the helicopter to greet his children to the soundtrack of the movie “Air Force One“.

“I am beyond happy, excited and overwhelmed”, Pence said. On our first date, we went ice skating at the Pepsi Coliseum at the state fairgrounds.

Pence said she is excited for this week as a whole but was most excited about her brother-in-law’s speech at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Touching also to see Pence introduce his mom from the stage.

But her public image belies her incredible influence.

The Republicans know that Pennsylvania is the tipping point for a Trump path to the White House, said G. Terry Madonna, political science professor at Franklin and Marshall College who was in the audience with the delegation.

I, like many in our nation, need some realistic hope in this seemingly never-ending season of Trump’s bullying and disregard for our founding values.

Pence signed a similar bill into law in IN and then after threats of business boycotts, he went back and signed off on a compromise.

So who is this Mike Pence, this vice presidential pick of Donald Trump?

Pence has tried to smooth over differences between the pair on such issues as trade, his vote for the war in Iraq and whether Muslims should be banned from the United States.

“With no requirement for endorsement, [Trump] encouraged his competitors to speak once again/”, Gingrich said. Pence was out of touch with the reality of the real America.

“Karen Pence is a pillar of strength”, Denise Pence said Monday. “She is wonderful, wonderful asset to Michael and they compliment each other”.

Mike McDaniel a veteran Indiana Republican and former state party chairman, called Karen Pence the base upon which Mike Pence has built his life. “They make decisions as a family”. “I think as a result he will be a reassuring figure for many conservatives”. He linked Clinton to President Obama on the latter and said, “We can not have four more years apologizing to our enemies and abandoning our friends”.

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“This is a politically arranged marriage that I don’t think will last”, said Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson.

Pence's Indiana record more complicated than campaign claims