Pence Focused on 2016 Run

Published July 12, 2016 3:39pm ET



Reports indicate Indiana governor Mike Pence is well positioned to be Donald Trump’s vice-presidential selection. But a Pence spokesman says the Republican remains “focused” on his reelection campaign.

“Governor Pence is focused on serving Hoosiers in his capacity as governor and on his run for 2016—as governor,” Pence campaign spokesman Marc Lotter told THE WEEKLY STANDARD late Monday night. The rumored VP pick has maintained an active public schedule in the state, joining an annual bike ride for an organization supporting the families of fallen law enforcement officers and touring two of Indy’s most troubled neighborhoods with an anti-crime group Monday.

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