Mike Pence’s First Big Speech As VP Nominee
Mike Pence’s First Big Speech As VP Nominee
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(Associated Press)
On Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, Indiana Governor Mike Pence kicked off his speech with a phrase he’s repeated many times over the years: “I’m a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order.” Donald Trump’s running mate was also self-deprecating.
He poked fun at himself for being virtually unknown on the national stage. So, what message did Mike Pence send on Wednesday night? And was it a success?
Morning Shift talks to WBEZ Northwest Indiana reporter Michael Puente from the floor of the Republican National Convention about the man that could be the next Vice President of the United States, Indiana Governor Mike Pence.