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Mike Pence is the anti-Trump

  • Written by Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science, Case Western Reserve University

Donald Trump has named Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate. The presumptive Republican candidate confirmed the choice in a tweet.

The news might come as a surprise to some, as the name bubbled to the surface only in the last few weeks. Pence, however, was my pick back in April.

The selection of Pence demonstrates something important...

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