It seems likely that Governor Mike Pence will be on November's presidential ballot as Donald Trump's running mate.

On Thursday,

that Trump will pick Pence as his partner, though the presumptive GOP nominee hasn't confirmed it.

Pence met with Trump on Wednesday after introducing him at a rally.

The two others vying for the spot include New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Trump will officially name his VP pick Friday at 11 a.m.





Speaker Ryan: Pence would be a good, conservative VP

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - House Speaker Paul Ryan says Indiana Gov. Mike Pence would be a good pick for Donald Trump's vice president.

Ryan says it's no secret he's a big fan of Pence's and holds him in very high regard.

Ryan tells reporters Thursday: "I hope that he picks a good movement conservative. Clearly Mike is one of those."

The Wisconsin Republican says he doesn't know what Trump will do, and "I hope he makes a good pick and clearly that would be a good one."

Trump's vice presidential announcement is expected soon with the Republican National Convention getting under way in Cleveland next week.

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