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Donald Trump announces Mike Pence as VP pick – campaign live Donald Trump announces Mike Pence as VP pick – campaign live
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Heads of progressive non-profits spoke on a media call today for the Hillary Clinton campaign about the decision to select Mike Pence as the vice-presidential pick, continuing Clinton’s push today to draw attention to Pense’s political record.
“The Trump/Pence ticket is the greatest threat the LGBTQ community has ever faced in a presidential election,” said Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign.
Griffin noted that as a congressman, Pence voted against the right to serve for gay military officers to serve openly and against a hate crimes bill.
Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America, noted that Pence led efforts to shut down the government in order to stop funding of Planned Parenthood.
“Their slogan may as well be ‘make misogyny great again,’” she said.
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Ivanka Trump's rabbi pulls out of RNCIvanka Trump's rabbi pulls out of RNC
Ivanka Trump’s rabbi, who was to deliver the opening prayer at the RNC, has pulled out after criticism from the Jewish community for getting involved in the politics of Donald Trump.Ivanka Trump’s rabbi, who was to deliver the opening prayer at the RNC, has pulled out after criticism from the Jewish community for getting involved in the politics of Donald Trump.
Rabbi Haskel Lookstein is rabbi of the Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, a modern Orthodox synagogue on the Upper East Side. He announced his withdrawal in a statement:Rabbi Haskel Lookstein is rabbi of the Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, a modern Orthodox synagogue on the Upper East Side. He announced his withdrawal in a statement:
When Ivanka Trump, a member of our congregation, invited me to deliver the opening prayer at the Republican National convention next Monday, I made a personal decision to honor her request out of respect for her and our relationship.When Ivanka Trump, a member of our congregation, invited me to deliver the opening prayer at the Republican National convention next Monday, I made a personal decision to honor her request out of respect for her and our relationship.
Unfortunately, when my name appeared on a list of speakers at the convention, without the context of the invocation I had been invited to present, the whole matter turned from rabbinic to political, something which was never intended. Like my father before me, I have never been involved in politics. Politics divide people. My life has been devoted to uniting a community -Ahavat Yisrael and ahavat ha-adam.Unfortunately, when my name appeared on a list of speakers at the convention, without the context of the invocation I had been invited to present, the whole matter turned from rabbinic to political, something which was never intended. Like my father before me, I have never been involved in politics. Politics divide people. My life has been devoted to uniting a community -Ahavat Yisrael and ahavat ha-adam.
In the interest of bringing our community together, I have asked to be relieved of my commitment to deliver the invocation. My request has been honored with the same love and respect in which it was first offered and intended.In the interest of bringing our community together, I have asked to be relieved of my commitment to deliver the invocation. My request has been honored with the same love and respect in which it was first offered and intended.
Lookstein also released the prayer that he’d planned to read out at the RNC. It ends:Lookstein also released the prayer that he’d planned to read out at the RNC. It ends:
Help us to form a government which will protect us with sound strategy and steady strength; which will unite us with words of wisdom and acts of compassion; and which will thereby bring peace and harmony, safety and well-being to our beloved America and to all of humankind, and let us all say, Amen.Help us to form a government which will protect us with sound strategy and steady strength; which will unite us with words of wisdom and acts of compassion; and which will thereby bring peace and harmony, safety and well-being to our beloved America and to all of humankind, and let us all say, Amen.
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The chief political correspondent from CNN tweets that Donald Trump asked aides if he could back out of his decision to pick Mike Pence as veep after - it’s believed - he already asked him.The chief political correspondent from CNN tweets that Donald Trump asked aides if he could back out of his decision to pick Mike Pence as veep after - it’s believed - he already asked him.
Scoop: @realDonaldTrump was so unsure about @mike_pence that around midnight last night he asked top aides if he could get out of itScoop: @realDonaldTrump was so unsure about @mike_pence that around midnight last night he asked top aides if he could get out of it
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DNC speaker list unveiled, Bernie Sanders to speakDNC speaker list unveiled, Bernie Sanders to speak
Senator Bernie Sanders, President Obama and the mothers of children lost to police and gun violence will speak at the Democratic National Convention, in a preview schedule released by the the DNC committee.Senator Bernie Sanders, President Obama and the mothers of children lost to police and gun violence will speak at the Democratic National Convention, in a preview schedule released by the the DNC committee.
On Monday night Bernie Sanders will speak with Michelle Obama about working families and the economy, in a day fittingly titled “United Together.”On Monday night Bernie Sanders will speak with Michelle Obama about working families and the economy, in a day fittingly titled “United Together.”
On Tuesday, the mothers of black men and women who have died - predominately due to police violence or gun violence, including Eric Garner, Sandra Bland and Travyon Martin - will speak alongside President Bill Clinton.On Tuesday, the mothers of black men and women who have died - predominately due to police violence or gun violence, including Eric Garner, Sandra Bland and Travyon Martin - will speak alongside President Bill Clinton.
On Wednesday, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will address the crowd.On Wednesday, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will address the crowd.
On Thursday, Chelsea Clinton will join her mother on stage, as Hillary Clinton lays out her plan for the country.On Thursday, Chelsea Clinton will join her mother on stage, as Hillary Clinton lays out her plan for the country.
Clinton’s vice-presidential pick is yet to be announced but is expected to also speak at the convention.Clinton’s vice-presidential pick is yet to be announced but is expected to also speak at the convention.
This year’s DNC runs from July 25-28 in Philadelphia.This year’s DNC runs from July 25-28 in Philadelphia.
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Donald Trump and his new running mate Mike Pense will appear together at Trump Towers event tomorrow morning at 11am, after the event was delayed a day due to the Nice attacks.Donald Trump and his new running mate Mike Pense will appear together at Trump Towers event tomorrow morning at 11am, after the event was delayed a day due to the Nice attacks.
It will also be the first time the pair appears in front of their new logo, unveiled this morning.It will also be the first time the pair appears in front of their new logo, unveiled this morning.
As contributing writer Zach Stafford pointed out, the logo brings to mind more than Trump probably intended.As contributing writer Zach Stafford pointed out, the logo brings to mind more than Trump probably intended.
Bless this day and this GIF forever and ever. pic.twitter.com/reUTHEiJkFBless this day and this GIF forever and ever. pic.twitter.com/reUTHEiJkF
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Newt Gingrich - who missed out on the vice-presidential pick - is speaking on Facebook Live right now to clarify his comments made earlier today where he called for a test on American Muslims on whether they support sharia law and that they should face deportations if they fail the test.Newt Gingrich - who missed out on the vice-presidential pick - is speaking on Facebook Live right now to clarify his comments made earlier today where he called for a test on American Muslims on whether they support sharia law and that they should face deportations if they fail the test.
“If you are a practicing Muslim and you believe deeply in your faith and you believe in America, you should be totally completely protected,” said Gingrich.“If you are a practicing Muslim and you believe deeply in your faith and you believe in America, you should be totally completely protected,” said Gingrich.
“This is not about targeting a religion or a practicing group of any religion. If you are law abiding, supportive of the constitution, you should have nothing to worry about,” said Gingrich, noting the focus was on Muslims triying to recruit people to ISIS or gathering resources for terrorism.“This is not about targeting a religion or a practicing group of any religion. If you are law abiding, supportive of the constitution, you should have nothing to worry about,” said Gingrich, noting the focus was on Muslims triying to recruit people to ISIS or gathering resources for terrorism.
“We have to recognize we are at war. A very real war, with people who would destroy our civilization,” said Gingrich.“We have to recognize we are at war. A very real war, with people who would destroy our civilization,” said Gingrich.
“We have the obligation and the right to defend the US,” he said.“We have the obligation and the right to defend the US,” he said.
Additional reporting by Fahima Haque.Additional reporting by Fahima Haque.
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Trump/Pence 2016 logo unveiledTrump/Pence 2016 logo unveiled
A entwined T and P, alongside the stripes from the US flag, make up Donald Trump and Mike Pence campaign logo, unveiled this morning in an email from the Trump campaign.A entwined T and P, alongside the stripes from the US flag, make up Donald Trump and Mike Pence campaign logo, unveiled this morning in an email from the Trump campaign.
It’s an update on the Trump’s red-and-blue current campaign logos, with the “Make America Great Again!” slogan.It’s an update on the Trump’s red-and-blue current campaign logos, with the “Make America Great Again!” slogan.
But reporters on Twitter are already noting the provocative nature of the T symbol going through the middle of the P.But reporters on Twitter are already noting the provocative nature of the T symbol going through the middle of the P.
What an erotic logo pic.twitter.com/Ir5Z3H1aX1What an erotic logo pic.twitter.com/Ir5Z3H1aX1
This logo is not welcome in certain Indiana pizzarias pic.twitter.com/GGcH1TXUm3This logo is not welcome in certain Indiana pizzarias pic.twitter.com/GGcH1TXUm3
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Hillary Clinton’s campaign may have been ready for the Pence announcemnt, but was the Trump campaign?Hillary Clinton’s campaign may have been ready for the Pence announcemnt, but was the Trump campaign?
A series of tweets from Politico reporter Shane Goldmacher points out where the Trump campaign failed in its rollout of Pence’s digital campaign.A series of tweets from Politico reporter Shane Goldmacher points out where the Trump campaign failed in its rollout of Pence’s digital campaign.
2) Update Mike Pence's profile on Twitter to say he is on the ticket pic.twitter.com/AOnntDMXNE2) Update Mike Pence's profile on Twitter to say he is on the ticket pic.twitter.com/AOnntDMXNE
4) Buy Google search ads for flood of searches (See comparison for Clinton search): pic.twitter.com/VA5UFQn6wG4) Buy Google search ads for flood of searches (See comparison for Clinton search): pic.twitter.com/VA5UFQn6wG
6) Have Pence update HIS political home page, or at least redirect to a Trump-related page pic.twitter.com/zBXa70YUUv6) Have Pence update HIS political home page, or at least redirect to a Trump-related page pic.twitter.com/zBXa70YUUv
8) One thing the Trump folks DID do was post on two social networks: Facebook and Twitter https://t.co/T2SE3fWeDx pic.twitter.com/dJodJa2dJZ8) One thing the Trump folks DID do was post on two social networks: Facebook and Twitter https://t.co/T2SE3fWeDx pic.twitter.com/dJodJa2dJZ
10) Again, these are the precious first 30 minutes that hundreds of thousands, even millions, of voters are seeking information about Pence.10) Again, these are the precious first 30 minutes that hundreds of thousands, even millions, of voters are seeking information about Pence.
12) Follow up on his promise to text supporters the news https://t.co/QPs5b2n5nL pic.twitter.com/NVNi01vMuS12) Follow up on his promise to text supporters the news https://t.co/QPs5b2n5nL pic.twitter.com/NVNi01vMuS
13) At least so far (45 minutes or so), send an email to his massive list asking for money. VP day is big small-dollar potential day.13) At least so far (45 minutes or so), send an email to his massive list asking for money. VP day is big small-dollar potential day.
Pence finally tweeted about becoming a possible veep, but the rest of the digital strategy is still behind.Pence finally tweeted about becoming a possible veep, but the rest of the digital strategy is still behind.
Honored to join @realDonaldTrump and work to make America great again. https://t.co/J8esm9LU6gHonored to join @realDonaldTrump and work to make America great again. https://t.co/J8esm9LU6g
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Hillary Clinton’s team were ready to go as soon as Donald Trump announced Mike Pence as his running mate, immediately launching attack ads against Pence’s past comments.Hillary Clinton’s team were ready to go as soon as Donald Trump announced Mike Pence as his running mate, immediately launching attack ads against Pence’s past comments.
“Think Donald is divisive? Meet his running mate Mike Pence,” says the video, before outlining Pence’s actions and comments around Indiana’s Religious Freedom Act, defunding of Planned Parenthood and his stance against immigration reform.“Think Donald is divisive? Meet his running mate Mike Pence,” says the video, before outlining Pence’s actions and comments around Indiana’s Religious Freedom Act, defunding of Planned Parenthood and his stance against immigration reform.
It's official: @realDonaldTrump just chose Mike Pence as his running mate. What you need to know about him:https://t.co/VpmloblDhSIt's official: @realDonaldTrump just chose Mike Pence as his running mate. What you need to know about him:https://t.co/VpmloblDhS
If you had any doubts about Trump sticking with his dangerous plan for America, say hello to his VP pick. pic.twitter.com/xuFClfZeLiIf you had any doubts about Trump sticking with his dangerous plan for America, say hello to his VP pick. pic.twitter.com/xuFClfZeLi
Former foe Marco Rubio, who endorsed Trump after a bitter primary battle between the two, where Trump dubbed him “Little Marco,” came out in support of the Pence pick.Former foe Marco Rubio, who endorsed Trump after a bitter primary battle between the two, where Trump dubbed him “Little Marco,” came out in support of the Pence pick.
@realDonaldTrump Great pick. @mike_pence is rock solid.@realDonaldTrump Great pick. @mike_pence is rock solid.
Pence is due to appear on Fox News with Sean Hannity tonight at 10pm.Pence is due to appear on Fox News with Sean Hannity tonight at 10pm.
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Ben JacobsBen Jacobs
Mike Pence is now the official vice-presidential running mate of presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Reporters Ben Jacobs, David Smith and Alan Yuhas profile the other half of the Trump ticket.Mike Pence is now the official vice-presidential running mate of presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. Reporters Ben Jacobs, David Smith and Alan Yuhas profile the other half of the Trump ticket.
Mike Pence hopes to make a bigger mark than the last Republican from Indiana to run for vice-president. Dan Quayle, who served under George H W Bush, is not remembered kindly by history, not least for an incident in which he changed a student’s spelling of “potato” to “potatoe”.Mike Pence hopes to make a bigger mark than the last Republican from Indiana to run for vice-president. Dan Quayle, who served under George H W Bush, is not remembered kindly by history, not least for an incident in which he changed a student’s spelling of “potato” to “potatoe”.
At 57, Pence is more experienced than Quayle. The governor’s selection as Donald Trump’s running mate brings many qualities to the candidate’s campaign that Republicans fear it lacks: discipline, experience in government, conservative principles and credibility among Christian evangelicals.At 57, Pence is more experienced than Quayle. The governor’s selection as Donald Trump’s running mate brings many qualities to the candidate’s campaign that Republicans fear it lacks: discipline, experience in government, conservative principles and credibility among Christian evangelicals.
It also draws sharp battle lines with Hillary Clinton, given Pence’s reputation as a crusader against abortion, gay rights and Planned Parenthood. Dawn Laguens, executive vice-president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, said on Thursday: “A Trump-Pence ticket should send a shiver down the spine of women in this country. Donald Trump just sent a message to the women of America: your health and your lives are not important.”It also draws sharp battle lines with Hillary Clinton, given Pence’s reputation as a crusader against abortion, gay rights and Planned Parenthood. Dawn Laguens, executive vice-president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, said on Thursday: “A Trump-Pence ticket should send a shiver down the spine of women in this country. Donald Trump just sent a message to the women of America: your health and your lives are not important.”
Two of Pence’s favorite lines are to describe himself as “a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order,” and to offer assurance, “I’m a conservative, but I’m not angry about it.”Two of Pence’s favorite lines are to describe himself as “a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order,” and to offer assurance, “I’m a conservative, but I’m not angry about it.”
He became a born again Christian – and a born again Republican – while at university. “For me it all begins with faith; it begins with what matters most, and I try and put what I believe to be moral truth first,” he told the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) in 2010. “My philosophy of government second. And my politics third.”He became a born again Christian – and a born again Republican – while at university. “For me it all begins with faith; it begins with what matters most, and I try and put what I believe to be moral truth first,” he told the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) in 2010. “My philosophy of government second. And my politics third.”
He had grown up as a Democrat idolising John F Kennedy and still owns a box of Kennedy memorabilia. He explained: “It may be that I grew up in a big Irish Catholic family like he did. Maybe it was that my grandparents were so proud of the first Irish Catholic president.” But Ronald Reagan’s economic philosophy led him to convert.He had grown up as a Democrat idolising John F Kennedy and still owns a box of Kennedy memorabilia. He explained: “It may be that I grew up in a big Irish Catholic family like he did. Maybe it was that my grandparents were so proud of the first Irish Catholic president.” But Ronald Reagan’s economic philosophy led him to convert.
Trump himself has been registered as both a Democrat and Republican and voted for both parties over the years. He has contradicted himself on guns, abortion and other social issues. He once begged questions about his biblical knowledge by referring to “Two Corinthians” rather than “Second Corinthians”.Trump himself has been registered as both a Democrat and Republican and voted for both parties over the years. He has contradicted himself on guns, abortion and other social issues. He once begged questions about his biblical knowledge by referring to “Two Corinthians” rather than “Second Corinthians”.
The devout Pence could be a useful antidote. An early advocate of the Tea Party movement, he has voted with social conservatives for nearly his entire time in office, putting him more in line with the far right of the Republican party. He is also seen as a potential asset on the Trump ticket because he is trusted by pro-Israel conservatives.The devout Pence could be a useful antidote. An early advocate of the Tea Party movement, he has voted with social conservatives for nearly his entire time in office, putting him more in line with the far right of the Republican party. He is also seen as a potential asset on the Trump ticket because he is trusted by pro-Israel conservatives.
But first and foremost, Pence mitigates Trump’s lack of experience in office. The father of three is a political veteran who has served as both governor and member of Congress. He also has close ties to billionaire donors Charles and David Koch, including current and ex-staff who have worked for them.But first and foremost, Pence mitigates Trump’s lack of experience in office. The father of three is a political veteran who has served as both governor and member of Congress. He also has close ties to billionaire donors Charles and David Koch, including current and ex-staff who have worked for them.
Read the rest of the article here.Read the rest of the article here.
Related: Trump's VP: Mike Pence brings political and evangelical credibility to ticketRelated: Trump's VP: Mike Pence brings political and evangelical credibility to ticket
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Trump names Pence as VP pickTrump names Pence as VP pick
Donald Trump has just confirmed that Indiana governor Mike Pence will be his vice-presidential running mate in the 2016 election.Donald Trump has just confirmed that Indiana governor Mike Pence will be his vice-presidential running mate in the 2016 election.
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.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.
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Mike Pence’s campaign spokesman dodged any specific questions on if Pence was VP or not when speaking with a reporter in Indianapolis on Friday morning, referring all questions to the Trump campaign.Mike Pence’s campaign spokesman dodged any specific questions on if Pence was VP or not when speaking with a reporter in Indianapolis on Friday morning, referring all questions to the Trump campaign.
Just heard from @mike_pence campaign spokesman. Listen for yourself #pencewatch continues in NYC @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/phuPmryz30Just heard from @mike_pence campaign spokesman. Listen for yourself #pencewatch continues in NYC @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/phuPmryz30
Reporter Rafael Sánchez quizzed Pence’s gubernatorial campaign spokesman Marc Lotter: “Is he still going to run for governor of our state?”Reporter Rafael Sánchez quizzed Pence’s gubernatorial campaign spokesman Marc Lotter: “Is he still going to run for governor of our state?”
“I would just refer you to the Trump campaign,” replied Lotter.“I would just refer you to the Trump campaign,” replied Lotter.
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CNN is reporting that Donald Trump called Indiana Governor Mike Pence to offer him the vice-presidency and Pence accepted.CNN is reporting that Donald Trump called Indiana Governor Mike Pence to offer him the vice-presidency and Pence accepted.
CNN says it has learned the Trump campaign will announce the news of Pence on Friday, with a joint event to held in Bedminister, New Jersey tomorrow.CNN says it has learned the Trump campaign will announce the news of Pence on Friday, with a joint event to held in Bedminister, New Jersey tomorrow.
Trump postponed the planned 11am announcement of his vice-presidential pick event at Trump Towers in Manhattan after the attacks in Nice, France last night.Trump postponed the planned 11am announcement of his vice-presidential pick event at Trump Towers in Manhattan after the attacks in Nice, France last night.
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Congressman Keith Ellison says Newt Gingrich’s call for Muslims to be tested and deported if they support sharia law was “pandering” by vilyfing Muslims and that former congressman should know better.Congressman Keith Ellison says Newt Gingrich’s call for Muslims to be tested and deported if they support sharia law was “pandering” by vilyfing Muslims and that former congressman should know better.
“He does know better. That’s the sad thing about Newt Gingrich. He’s a very smart man, it’s just calculating, pandering, and it’s really sad,” said the Democrat from Minnesota on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Friday.“He does know better. That’s the sad thing about Newt Gingrich. He’s a very smart man, it’s just calculating, pandering, and it’s really sad,” said the Democrat from Minnesota on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Friday.
Ellison added:Ellison added:
That’s the problem with what Newt Gingrich is saying. He’s talking about violent attacks on innocent people. That is what we all must condemn. That is what is unacceptable, and we have to engage everyone to stop this kind of thing, and that means whether you’re Muslim, Christian, Jew, whatever you are. We have to confront it together.That’s the problem with what Newt Gingrich is saying. He’s talking about violent attacks on innocent people. That is what we all must condemn. That is what is unacceptable, and we have to engage everyone to stop this kind of thing, and that means whether you’re Muslim, Christian, Jew, whatever you are. We have to confront it together.
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Ben JacobsBen Jacobs
From politics reporter Ben Jacobs on the rules committee decision that ended the #NeverTrump push last night.From politics reporter Ben Jacobs on the rules committee decision that ended the #NeverTrump push last night.
The desperate last-ditch attempt to prevent Donald Trump from becoming the Republican nominee was quashed in a late night committee meeting on Thursday.The desperate last-ditch attempt to prevent Donald Trump from becoming the Republican nominee was quashed in a late night committee meeting on Thursday.
The rules committee of the Republican National Convention shut down an effort by the Never Trump movement to allow delegates to vote according to their conscience and not be bound by the result of their states’ primaries. The hope of these advocates of “freeing the delegates” is that, once unbound and free to oppose Trump, they would deny the presumptive nominee a majority on the floor of the convention and force a second ballot.The rules committee of the Republican National Convention shut down an effort by the Never Trump movement to allow delegates to vote according to their conscience and not be bound by the result of their states’ primaries. The hope of these advocates of “freeing the delegates” is that, once unbound and free to oppose Trump, they would deny the presumptive nominee a majority on the floor of the convention and force a second ballot.
The process for them to do so was to gain to the support of one quarter of the rules committee so that they would have the backing of a minority report on allowing delegates to be unbound and freely votes their conscience. However, they fell far short of doing so.The process for them to do so was to gain to the support of one quarter of the rules committee so that they would have the backing of a minority report on allowing delegates to be unbound and freely votes their conscience. However, they fell far short of doing so.
Trump postpones expected unveiling of Mike Pence as VP after attack in NiceRead moreTrump postpones expected unveiling of Mike Pence as VP after attack in NiceRead more
The effort was shut down in a series of votes, many of which were held without debate as the Trump campaign organized delegates to force speedy votes. The only time there was a recorded vote on the topic, only a dozen members of the committee supported the Never Trump effort, far short of the 28 needed to force a minority report.The effort was shut down in a series of votes, many of which were held without debate as the Trump campaign organized delegates to force speedy votes. The only time there was a recorded vote on the topic, only a dozen members of the committee supported the Never Trump effort, far short of the 28 needed to force a minority report.
The Trump effort to shut down opposition featured Utah senator Mike Lee being left standing at a microphone unable to speak on a motion to allow delegates to freely vote their conscience if they had qualms about the candidate they were pledged to after a procedural motion to end debate passed after only one speaker.The Trump effort to shut down opposition featured Utah senator Mike Lee being left standing at a microphone unable to speak on a motion to allow delegates to freely vote their conscience if they had qualms about the candidate they were pledged to after a procedural motion to end debate passed after only one speaker.
The only proponent of the topic to speak before debate ended, Kendal Unruh of Colorado, compared forcing delegates to vote for a candidate to which they were morally opposed to forcing doctors to perform abortions.The only proponent of the topic to speak before debate ended, Kendal Unruh of Colorado, compared forcing delegates to vote for a candidate to which they were morally opposed to forcing doctors to perform abortions.
Read the rest of the article here.Read the rest of the article here.
Related: Republicans quash last-ditch attempt to stop Donald Trump becoming nomineeRelated: Republicans quash last-ditch attempt to stop Donald Trump becoming nominee
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Reporters in Indiana are trying to get Governor Mike Pence to confirm he will be the CP pick for Donald Trump, staking out the Secretary of State office where Pence or someone from his office needs to file papers by 12pm today to withdraw from the governor’s race.Reporters in Indiana are trying to get Governor Mike Pence to confirm he will be the CP pick for Donald Trump, staking out the Secretary of State office where Pence or someone from his office needs to file papers by 12pm today to withdraw from the governor’s race.
Staking out the Indiana Secretary of State's Office. @GovPenceIN has until noon to withdraw from governor's race. pic.twitter.com/jMWswc4IldStaking out the Indiana Secretary of State's Office. @GovPenceIN has until noon to withdraw from governor's race. pic.twitter.com/jMWswc4Ild
Secretary of State's office says they don't know when/if Gov. Pence or someone for Pence will be here. pic.twitter.com/lR2oL32hzTSecretary of State's office says they don't know when/if Gov. Pence or someone for Pence will be here. pic.twitter.com/lR2oL32hzT
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Hello and welcome to our campaign live blog. Just three days to go until the Republican National Convention but it’s a somber Friday on the campaign trail after a terror attack in Nice, France saw 84 people killed and dozens injured after a truck ploughed into crowds celebrating Bastille Day.Hello and welcome to our campaign live blog. Just three days to go until the Republican National Convention but it’s a somber Friday on the campaign trail after a terror attack in Nice, France saw 84 people killed and dozens injured after a truck ploughed into crowds celebrating Bastille Day.
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump was supposed to announced his vice-presidential pick – expected to be Mike Pence, Governor of Indiana - in a ceremony at Trump Tower at 11am (VPprentice, as CNN dubbed it this week). But Trump delayed the announcement because of the Nice attacks.Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump was supposed to announced his vice-presidential pick – expected to be Mike Pence, Governor of Indiana - in a ceremony at Trump Tower at 11am (VPprentice, as CNN dubbed it this week). But Trump delayed the announcement because of the Nice attacks.
But it gets a little tricky: in order to withdraw from the Indiana Governor race, Pence has to file documents by 12 o’clock today. Currently Trump’s website says: “please check back later for an updated schedule.”But it gets a little tricky: in order to withdraw from the Indiana Governor race, Pence has to file documents by 12 o’clock today. Currently Trump’s website says: “please check back later for an updated schedule.”
Paul Manafort, Trump’s campaign chairman, announced on Fox News this morning that Trump has made his VP pick and will announce it over the weekend, with more details expected this morning.Paul Manafort, Trump’s campaign chairman, announced on Fox News this morning that Trump has made his VP pick and will announce it over the weekend, with more details expected this morning.
Manafort just now on Fox News says Trump has "reached a decision"Manafort just now on Fox News says Trump has "reached a decision"
Manafort: Trump will make an announcement "this weekend" and "thinks" it'll happen before ClevelandManafort: Trump will make an announcement "this weekend" and "thinks" it'll happen before Cleveland
One of the hopefuls battling for Trump’s veep role, Newt Gingrich, last night called for testing and possible deportations of American Muslims after the Nice attacks because “Western civilization is at war.”One of the hopefuls battling for Trump’s veep role, Newt Gingrich, last night called for testing and possible deportations of American Muslims after the Nice attacks because “Western civilization is at war.”
Gingrich called for the testing of “every person who is of a Muslim background” to clarify if they “believe in sharia”. If they should be deemed a sympathiser, they should be deported, he told Fox News.Gingrich called for the testing of “every person who is of a Muslim background” to clarify if they “believe in sharia”. If they should be deemed a sympathiser, they should be deported, he told Fox News.
“Anybody who goes on a website favoring ISIS, or Al Qaeda, or other terrorist groups, that should be a felony, and they should go to jail. Any organization which hosts such a website should be engaged in a felony. It should be closed down immediately,” he said.“Anybody who goes on a website favoring ISIS, or Al Qaeda, or other terrorist groups, that should be a felony, and they should go to jail. Any organization which hosts such a website should be engaged in a felony. It should be closed down immediately,” he said.
Meanwhile, the presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton released a statement condemning the attacks on “one of our strongest allies in Europe”:Meanwhile, the presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton released a statement condemning the attacks on “one of our strongest allies in Europe”:
Every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France and we say with one voice: we will not be intimidated. ... We will never allow terrorist to undermine the egalitarian and democratic values that underpin our very way of life. This cowardly attack only strengthens or commitment to our alliance and to defeating terrorism around the world.Every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France and we say with one voice: we will not be intimidated. ... We will never allow terrorist to undermine the egalitarian and democratic values that underpin our very way of life. This cowardly attack only strengthens or commitment to our alliance and to defeating terrorism around the world.
"Every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France" —Hillary on the attack in Nice pic.twitter.com/BBGgHucSE0"Every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France" —Hillary on the attack in Nice pic.twitter.com/BBGgHucSE0
And in RNC news, Trump officially held back the #NeverTrump movement, after the RNC rules committee decided not to change its rules of the nomination process and open up the contest so that a new nominee could appear during the convention.And in RNC news, Trump officially held back the #NeverTrump movement, after the RNC rules committee decided not to change its rules of the nomination process and open up the contest so that a new nominee could appear during the convention.
In the end there were only 12 #NeverTrump supporters out of 112 people in the rules committee. Campaign manager Manafort was gleeful in an interview with the Washington Post:In the end there were only 12 #NeverTrump supporters out of 112 people in the rules committee. Campaign manager Manafort was gleeful in an interview with the Washington Post:
“So now do you finally accept the fact that the ‘Never Trump’ is nevermore?” he asked in a telephone interview as he was driven back to his apartment. “Period. End of sentence.”“So now do you finally accept the fact that the ‘Never Trump’ is nevermore?” he asked in a telephone interview as he was driven back to his apartment. “Period. End of sentence.”
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