Mike Pence: Trump's Number Two?

The Takeaway | Jul 12, 2016

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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is expected to announce a running mate this week, just days before the party's convention in Cleveland.

Over the weekend, betting market PredictWise gave Indiana Governor Mike Pence a 43 percent chance of being chosen by Trump. That's twice the chance that the next highest contender has — former House speaker Newt Gingrich.

James Briggs, a reporter for The Indianapolis Star, looks at Gov. Pence's legacy, and whether the party could usurp Trump’s pick at the convention. Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear our full conversation. 

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