Trump announces Pence will be his running mate -- discussion thread

[IceSpear]

Trump postpones announcement because of Nice attack:

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/753728269019549696

But Pence will have to withdraw tomorrow, right?

[swf541]

anti-gay, anti-evolution, dennis hastert supporter...i don't get what the appeal is for trump with this pick

Completely agreed

[Horsemask]

Trump postpones announcement because of Nice attack:

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/753728269019549696

But Pence will have to withdraw tomorrow, right?

Yes, by noon I believe

[psychprofessor]

now he postpones his announcement because of what happened in France...are you serious? he's a mess

[politicallpd]

now he postpones his announcement because of what happened in France...are you serious? he's a mess

Multiple sources reporting that while he made an initial offer to Pence, he hasn't made a "final, final" decision... Hasn't yet called Christie or Newt to tell them they're not it!

EDIT 7:48 PM: It was Trump himself that told Greta on Fox that he hasn't made a "final, final decision" then went on to praise all three.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

I wonder if Trump will actually include Pence's name in the campaign's branding.

[Higgs]

now he postpones his announcement because of what happened in France...are you serious? he's a mess

For obvious reasons. Campaign-wise, it's a smart move because the media will be focused on this attack and not his announcement. It also is respectful so I don't get how you can call this a "mess"

[Blue3]

Trump says he hasn't picked Pence

[The Other Castro]

Trump says he hasn't picked Pence

I'm sure that's news to Pence.

[Mr. Morden]

NBC's New York affiliate has video of Pence getting off a plane in New Jersey:

https://twitter.com/Bogs4NY/status/753712744675872768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

[Blue3]

NBC's New York affiliate has video of Pence getting off a plane in New Jersey:

https://twitter.com/Bogs4NY/status/753712744675872768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

You need to change the thread title, Trump is now saying he hasn't picked Pence, or anyone.

[Mr. Morden]

NBC's New York affiliate has video of Pence getting off a plane in New Jersey:

https://twitter.com/Bogs4NY/status/753712744675872768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

You need to change the thread title, Trump is now saying he hasn't picked Pence, or anyone.

But numerous news outlets are saying that he's offered it to Pence, and that he's accepted.

[swf541]

NBC's New York affiliate has video of Pence getting off a plane in New Jersey:

https://twitter.com/Bogs4NY/status/753712744675872768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

You need to change the thread title, Trump is now saying he hasn't picked Pence, or anyone.

But numerous news outlets are saying that he's offered it to Pence, and that he's accepted.

and it seems Trump changed his mind.....

[Blue3]

NBC's New York affiliate has video of Pence getting off a plane in New Jersey:

https://twitter.com/Bogs4NY/status/753712744675872768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

You need to change the thread title, Trump is now saying he hasn't picked Pence, or anyone.

But numerous news outlets are saying that he's offered it to Pence, and that he's accepted.

And Trump himself is saying they're wrong, he's made no final offer.

[Blue3]

Also, Gingrich and Christie are both already in New York City or nearby. And Trump praised Christie/Gingrich just an hour ago.

[Wells]

Also, Gingrich and Christie are both already in New York City or nearby. And Trump praised Christie/Gingrich just an hour ago.

lol did Trump troll us again?

[Mr. Morden]

NBC's New York affiliate has video of Pence getting off a plane in New Jersey:

https://twitter.com/Bogs4NY/status/753712744675872768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

You need to change the thread title, Trump is now saying he hasn't picked Pence, or anyone.

But numerous news outlets are saying that he's offered it to Pence, and that he's accepted.

And Trump himself is saying they're wrong, he's made no final offer.

I would assume that’s his clumsy attempt at subterfuge, leading up to the “official” announcement.  Look, we were in a similar situation four years ago, when it was leaked that Romney had picked Ryan.  Numerous news outlets said that their sources told them that Romney had offered Ryan the job and he’d accepted, but many posters here didn’t believe it.

But whatevs.  I’ve changed the subject line to “Trump apparently picks Pence for veep”, to make it sound a bit less definitive.  Even if this is some kind of weird con, it’s still an “apparent” pick, since the news outlets are reporting it.

[Pandaguineapig]

Trumps decision to postpone his announcement opens the door for a non pence vp because the deadline is tomorrow, he would have to drop out of the gubernatorial race by noon tomorrow giving away his selection before an official campaign announcement

[swf541]

Trumps decision to postpone his announcement opens the door for a non pence vp because the deadline is tomorrow, he would have to drop out of the gubernatorial race by noon tomorrow giving away his selection before an official campaign announcement

Exactly, this really makes me curious

[Suburbia]

Trump seems to be doubling down on the Republican base rather than attempt any sort of outreach. Hard to see that as a winning strategy.

Radio talk show host Michael Savage said today that Trump and Pence will be seen as two straight white males who can "clean things up" in the U.S. and it could appeal to minority voters. Listen to it at: 4:25.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VSGqhxjuiU

[Blue3]

NBC's New York affiliate has video of Pence getting off a plane in New Jersey:

https://twitter.com/Bogs4NY/status/753712744675872768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

You need to change the thread title, Trump is now saying he hasn't picked Pence, or anyone.

But numerous news outlets are saying that he's offered it to Pence, and that he's accepted.

And Trump himself is saying they're wrong, he's made no final offer.

I would assume that’s his clumsy attempt at subterfuge, leading up to the “official” announcement.  Look, we were in a similar situation four years ago, when it was leaked that Romney had picked Ryan.  Numerous news outlets said that their sources told them that Romney had offered Ryan the job and he’d accepted, but many posters here didn’t believe it.

But whatevs.  I’ve changed the subject line to “Trump apparently picks Pence for veep”, to make it sound a bit less definitive.  Even if this is some kind of weird con, it’s still an “apparent” pick, since the news outlets are reporting it.

CNN said the Supreme Court struck down ObamaCare, remember? They can be wrong. Especially when it comes to Trump. It's not a similar situation to Romney because Trump flat out went on TV and said they were wrong and he made no final offer. I wouldn't be surprised if someone in the Trump campaign honestly thought he picked Pence but misunderstood since Trump does things his own way.

[Vega]

Yeah, the news can be wrong. The Obamacare example is a great one.

Just because they've been right on leaks in the past, doesn't mean they will be this year.

[Attorney General & PPT Dwarven Dragon]

"Ann Coulter: Pence VP Pick Would Be 'Trump's First Mistake'" - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ann-coulter-mike-pence_us_5787d62ee4b0867123e0438d?section=

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

anti-gay, anti-evolution, dennis hastert supporter...i don't get what the appeal is for trump with this pick

Obviously TrumpMiller felt that there wasn't enough bigotry and ignorance on the ticket.

[ElectionsGuy]

NBC's New York affiliate has video of Pence getting off a plane in New Jersey:

https://twitter.com/Bogs4NY/status/753712744675872768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

You need to change the thread title, Trump is now saying he hasn't picked Pence, or anyone.

But numerous news outlets are saying that he's offered it to Pence, and that he's accepted.

and it seems Trump changed his mind.....

Maybe he's trying to play it off as a non-final decision to the media even though Pence probably has already accepted. Why else would two Republican congressman file the paperwork today to run for governor?