InsideGov | Graphiq FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Democrat Tim Kaine aggressively challenged Republican Mike Pence over a long list of Donald Trump’s controversial positions and statements Tuesday night, drawing a vigorous defense of Trump’s tax history. But Pence sidestepped criticism of Trump’s demeaning comments about women, his public doubting of Barack Obama’s citizenship and broader […]
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Nine things to expect in the vice presidential debate
RICHMOND, Va. — Donald Trump can swallow an entire news cycle with a single tweet. Hillary Clinton’s been on a first-name basis with the country for three decades. Mike Pence and Tim Kaine? Not so much. Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate pits a former radio host who’s described himself as “Rush Limbaugh on decaf” (Pence) […]
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Mike Pence focuses on biography in GOP convention speech
CLEVELAND — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence looked on from the ground below as Donald Trump’s helicopter circled dramatically over Cleveland on Wednesday afternoon, waiting for the GOP presidential nominee’s official arrival at the Republican National Convention. When the chopper landed – the theme of “Air Force One” blaring on loudspeakers – the Indiana governor led […]
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Low-key Donald Trump intro for ‘my partner,’ running mate Mike Pence
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump introduced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate on Saturday, calling him “my partner in this campaign” and his first and best choice to join him on a winning Republican presidential ticket. Skipping the traditional massive rally in favor of a low-key announcement in a Manhattan hotel, Trump […]
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Donald Trump says he wants Mike Pence to be VP
I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2016 WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has offered Mike Pence the vice presidential spot on his Republican ticket, and Trump aides have told the Indiana […]
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Sources say Mike Pence to be Donald Trump’s VP choice
UPDATE: Donald Trump postpones VP announcement, cites France attack Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is Donald Trump’s VP pick https://t.co/CXX4mzXsiy pic.twitter.com/sNh4cttlUP — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 14, 2016 Pence Dropping Governor Re-Election Bid: Indy Star https://t.co/q2CKaPJhwu — Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 14, 2016 Trump Has Not Made Final VP Decision, Spokesman Says https://t.co/Zci9770OAl — Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) […]
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Donald Trump aims to name VP candidate Friday
Donald Trump Vice Presidential Possibilities | InsideGov WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has reached the final phase of his search for a running mate, narrowing his list to three leading contenders and directing his staff to prepare for a Friday announcement. “It’s a little bit like ‘The Apprentice,’” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, one of Trump’s […]
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Can Mike Pence be Donald Trump’s VP and pro-free trade?
Before he became governor of Indiana and a candidate to be Donald Trump’s vice-presidential nominee, Mike Pence was a congressman, and he voted for every free-trade agreement that came before him. That record, along with at least two votes favoring freer trade with China, puts him squarely at odds with Trump on one of the […]