International News

NEW YORK, (APP/AFP) – Indiana Governor Mike
Pence, a Christian conservative widely reported to be Donald Trump’s pick for a running mate, would add precious experience in Washington politics — and a dose of good manners — to the ticket.
Governor of the Midwest state since only January 2013, the
57-year-old is a lawyer by training and used to host a radio talk show, so his communication skills are strong.
And he knows his way around Washington: He held a seat in the House
of Representatives from 2001 to 2013 and served as chairman of the House
Republican Conference — the party’s third most important position on Capitol Hill — from 2009 to 2011.
Seen as disciplined and relatively discreet, Pence was apparently the
favorite of Trump’s children, who exercise much influence over the brash
billionaire and political novice as he campaigns for president.
US networks reported Thursday that Pence has already accepted the VP
slot.
Trump had planned to formally declare his running mate pick Friday,
but has now postponed that announcement in light of the deadly attack in Nice.