The Trump campaign, pretty predictably, is pushing back on the leak that Trump has chosen Gov. Pence as his running mate. The anticipation and buzz are good for them and help keep the news away from Hillary. Plus they have the big announcement event to capitalize on tomorrow morning.
Still …
Donald Trump Jr. tells @KatyTurNBC that his father's decision for vice presidential running mate is down to 3; should decide this afternoon.
— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) July 14, 2016
CNN has been reporting on air that his children and son-in-law have been critical opinions in this final decision, and Robert Costa reports this afternoon they are not united.
Based on my reporting, Don Jr. favors Newt. Jared leans twd Newt but open to Pence. Ivanka's view unclear. Manafort for Pence.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) July 14, 2016
Earlier various Trump outlets reported on Tweets that the decision was not final, despite the general consensus from The New York Times, Roll Call, CNN and other outlets that Pence is the guy. Either it’s just them trying to keep the news cycle until tomorrow or, well, …
.@costareports Live look at Trump campaign headquarters. pic.twitter.com/wlQv5Tqou9
— Alan Kestrel (@AlanKestrel750) July 14, 2016
UPDATE: Oh yeah?? Well then what about this:
Confirmed. Mike Pence departed Mount Comfort airport at 4:10 headed to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. Video on @WISHTV at 5.
— Jim Shella (@shellawish) July 14, 2016
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