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Washington Times: Indiana Gov. Mike Pence 95% Chance Of Being Donald Trump’s VP Pick

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence

The right-leaning Washington Times is reporting today that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has a “95 percent” chance of being tapped to run as Donald Trump’s running mate for the White House.

A campaign rally in Indianapolis has been hastily added to the Trumpster’s schedule, and several sources close to the Trump campaign are telling the Times they believe Pence is the pick.

You’ll recall the backlash Pence suffered when he tried to legalize anti-LGBT discrimination in his state. It was a withering defeat that left Pence embarrassed. And his retreat on the issue bruised his reputation with anti-gay conservatives.

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Anti-Trump Republicans Seek Rule Change In Selecting VP Candidate

While anti-Trump Republicans may be stuck with the Donald, they may not have to accept the Trumpster’s choice of running mate if they are successful in passing a change in rules at this year’s GOP national convention.

From Buzzfeed:

A draft proposal obtained by BuzzFeed News outlines several changes to Rule 40 that would make it easier for delegates to reject whomever Trump picks as his running mate and present their own alternative. BuzzFeed News has learned that it will be presented at the Rules Committee meeting next week in Cleveland ahead of the convention.

Already, delegates are technically not bound to vote for the nominee’s choice for vice president. But in the past, vice presidential picks have largely been automatically ratified by the convention after being chosen by the nominee.

This year is different, as a vocal contingent of anti-Trump delegates to the convention are searching for ways to stop Trump from being nominated — or, failing that, to at least assert control over the party’s vice presidential nominee.

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The Hill: Trump’s VP Top 10 Contenders

Political news website The Hill shares this video round-up of what the folks there think will be Donald Trump’s “Top Ten” Choices for running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.

On the list: Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Marco Rubio, John Kasich, Newt Gingrich, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, and retired USMC Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis.

You’ll note at least 4-5 of these folks have pointed declared in the past that they have no interest in the veep spot.

We shall see.

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News Round-Up: August 29, 2016

Some news stories you may have missed:

• After Republicans bashing First Lady Michelle Obama for years as having “no class,” meet possible First Lady Melania Trump.

• Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro says early rumors for him to be Hillary Clinton’s running mate “flattering.” I say it’s a definite possibility.

• The Democratic National Committee unanimously approved a resolution supporting marriage equality, along with over 60% of the country. The Republicans still think they can turn back time.

• Bill Maher to Josh Duggar: “Dude, you’re just horny.”

• Calgary bus driver refuses to drive rainbow-covered Pride bus because “religion.” So, basically, no one wants to do their job these days?

• Newly out rugby player (and hottie) Keegan Hirst celebrates at Manchester Pride.

Keegan Hirst