BREAKING NEWS: Sources: Donald Trump likely to pick Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as vice presidential running mate

Donald Trump is planning to announce that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is his choice for his vice presidential running mate, according to a Republican with direct knowledge of the decision.


As Trump narrowed in on his choice of Pence, the two men spent time at both Trump's golf resort in New Jersey in early July and at the Indiana governor's mansion this week.


In addition to testing the men's chemistry together, Trump was reportedly impressed with Pence's calm demeanor, his experience on Capitol Hill and as a governor, and Pence's potential to assist Trump in governing, should the ticket win in November.


The announcement will be made publicly at an event at Trump Tower at 11 a.m. Friday morning.


In addition to Pence, Trump has considered former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Army Gen. Michael Flynn for the No. 2 spot on his ticket. Some contenders, including Sens. Bob Corker of Tennessee and Joni Ernst of Iowa, took themselves out of the running.

[h=2][/h] Governor Mike Pence is a lifelong Hoosier with legal, small business and policy experience. He was elected the 50th Governor of the State of Indiana in 2012 and inaugurated January 14, 2013..


Governor Pence is dedicated to continuing Indiana on a pathway to success through fiscal responsibility, economic development and educational opportunity for every Hoosier child.
Since taking office in 2013, Pence has achieved the largest state tax cut in Indiana history while also lowering the business personal property tax and corporate income tax to strengthen the state’s competitive edge in attracting new investment and good-paying jobs for Hoosiers. He has expanded school choice, increased educational opportunity for Hoosier families by signing into law the first State funding for pre-K education in Indiana, and addressed Indiana’s skills gap by making career and technical education a priority in every Indiana high school. And, because roads mean jobs here in the Crossroads of America, under his leadership the state has invested more than $800 million in new money for roads and bridges in Indiana.


The Governor has worked with the Indiana General Assembly to craft an honestly balanced budget that maintains strong reserves for the State and continues to generate a surplus. This fiscal discipline has helped Indiana maintain its AAA credit rating and earn a global reputation as a great place to do business.


Governor Pence manages a State employee workforce of approximately 28,000 and a State budget of $30.6 billion. He oversees the duties of the executive branch as the state’s chief executive officer, recommends and reviews legislation with members of the Indiana General Assembly, and also serves as the commander-in-chief of the Indiana National Guard.
Prior to being elected governor, Pence represented Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District in Congress.


First elected in 2000 and earning a sixth term in 2010, Pence brought his Hoosier sensibility to the table and quickly established a record of serving his constituents and championing fiscal responsibility, smaller government and economic growth—skills and values he has brought with him to state government.


Pence’s leadership and legislative accomplishments resulted in him being elected unanimously by his colleagues to serve as House Republican Conference Chairman and Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee.


A strong supporter of the military, Pence has made a priority of reducing veteran unemployment and, while in Congress, he visited Hoosier soldiers in Iraq and/or Afghanistan every year since hostilities began.


Pence was born and raised in Columbus, Indiana, graduated from Columbus North High School, went on to graduate from Hanover College in 1981 and earned his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law in 1986.


Governor Pence and First Lady Karen Pence have been married since 1985 and currently live in the Governor’s Residence. They have three adult children, Michael, Charlotte and Audrey.

Our Lawless and disgraceful President obama decided to host "Black Lives Matter" activists at the White House who promised to riot if and when Trump is elected.

Disappointing. I was hoping for Newt.

Pence is an advocate of federal restrictions of online gambling. In 2006, he and 34 others members of the House cosponsored H.R. 4411, the Goodlatte-Leach Internet Gambling Prohibition Act,[SUP][54][/SUP] and H.R. 4777, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act.[SUP][55][/SUP]

He is a bigot and homophobic but below is an excellent stance on the economy...

Pence was a co-sponsor of H.J.Res.73, a 2011 spending limit amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment would limit federal spending to "the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation."[SUP][29][/SUP]

Oh shit....I didn`t see that word Hate on the bottom....No No.....Make America Great Again.

I was hoping for Newt also.

Greenbacks2 said:

Oh shit....I didn`t see that word Hate on the bottom....No No.....Make America Great Again.

I was hoping for Newt also.

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I took it out ... was a little shocked with you posting that. lol

Betallsports said:

I took it out ... was a little shocked with you posting that. lol

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LMAO......I was going to ask you to take it out....LOL

Tk Mike

Greenbacks2 said:

Oh shit....I didn`t see that word Hate on the bottom....No No.....Make America Great Again.

I was hoping for Newt also.

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You had it right the first time....lol. I saw that and thought .....somewhere in your subconscious even you know that's a scary pair.

Just kidding greenbacks

Some resume stuff.

Greenbacks2 said:

Oh shit....I didn`t see that word Hate on the bottom....No No.....Make America Great Again.

I was hoping for Newt also.

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I was wondering if that was you??????!!!!! Obviously The "HATER" is obama.

Greenbacks2 said:

LMAO......I was going to ask you to take it out....LOL

Tk Mike

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First thought was your account was Hacked. LOL

This does not move my needle

CHOPTALK said:

This does not move my needle

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Bad choice

VP doesn't matter too much. People usually overrate it.

Gingrich would've been a good choice but he is a big personality and there is only room on a ticket for 1 big personality.

I was hoping for Christie. 2 loud mouthed obnoxious northeasterners on the ticket would've been a regional triumph.

Betallsports said:

First thought was your account was Hacked. LOL

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lol......I have to start wearing those reading glasses regularly.

Pence is getting bad press......Maybe this is just to throw us off course and tomorrow at 11 AM he names Newt as VP.

I don`t like it because he endorsed Cruz during the primaries.