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This article lists candidates who were considered for the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States in the 2016 presidential election. Businessman Donald Trump of New York, the 2016 Republican nominee for President of the United States, considered several prominent Republicans and other individuals before selecting Governor Mike Pence of Indiana as his running mate on July 15, 2016. Pence formally won the vice presidential nomination on July 19, 2016, at the 2016 Republican National Convention. The Trump–Pence ticket would go on to win the 2016 election, defeating the Democratic ticket of Clinton–Kaine.
Vetting process and selection
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump turned his attention towards selecting a running mate after he became the presumptive nominee on May 4, 2016.
Final selection
On May 10, 2016, Trump told the Associated Press that he had narrowed his list of potential running mates to "five or six people" with a background in politics, as opposed to the military or business.[7] However, on July 6, Trump stated that "about" ten people remained in the running as potential running mate selections.[8] In mid-June, Eli Stokols and Burgess Everett of Politico reported that Trump's shortlist included Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey, former Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, and Governor Mary Fallin of Oklahoma.[9] A June 30 report in The Washington Post also included Senators Bob Corker of Tennessee, Richard Burr of North Carolina, Tom Cotton of Arkansas, and Joni Ernst of Iowa, as well as Governor Mike Pence of Indiana, as individuals still being considered for the ticket.[5] The Trump campaign also strongly considered Governor John Kasich of Ohio, considering him the "perfect choice," but Kasich refused to be considered for the ticket (or endorse the Trump campaign).[6] In early July, Corker and Ernst both declined to be considered as Trump's running mate.[10][11] Meanwhile, Trump stated that he was considering two military generals for the position,[8] including retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn.[12] On July 12, NBC News reported that Trump was planning to formally introduce his eventual pick on July 15, though "it's not clear whether or not the identity of the pick could be released or could leak earlier in the week." The same article reported that he had narrowed his list down to Christie, Gingrich, and Pence.[13]
Shortlist
Media speculation on possible selections
Members of Congress
Governors
Others
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Retired GeneralJames Mattis,[29] former commander of the United States Central Command
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Announcement
On July 14, it was reported that Mike Pence had been selected as Donald Trump's running mate, following his acceptance of Trump's offer.
See also
- Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign
- 2016 Republican Party presidential candidates
- 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries
- 2016 Republican National Convention
- 2016 United States presidential election
- List of United States major party presidential tickets
References
- ^ Keneally, Meghan (May 4, 2016). "Donald Trump Teases Possible VP Requirements". ABC News. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ^ Draper, Robert (July 20, 2016). "How Donald Trump Picked His Running Mate". The New York Times. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Costa, Robert; Rucker, Philip (April 21, 2016). "GOP veepstakes begin: Candidates start building lists and vetting prospects". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
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- ^ a b c Costa, Robert (June 30, 2016). "Gingrich, Christie are the leading candidates to be Trump's running mate". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Draper, Robert (July 20, 2016). "How Donald Trump Picked His Running Mate". The New York Times. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
- ^ Pace, Julie; Colvin, Jill (May 10, 2016). "AP Interview: Donald Trump says he's narrowed VP shortlist". Associated Press. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ a b Gass, Nick (July 6, 2016). "Trump on VP: There are 2 generals under consideration". Politico. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Stokols, Eli; Everett, Burgess (June 17, 2016). "Trump's performance raises hard question: Who'd want to be his VP?". Politico. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ Scott, Eugene; Raju, Manu; Klein, Betsy (July 6, 2016). "Corker takes himself out of Trump VP consideration". CNN. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ^ "Ernst all but withdraws from Trump veepstakes". Politico. July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ^ Zurcher, Anthony (July 8, 2016). "US election: Who will Trump pick as his vice-president?". BBC. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ O'Donnell, Kelly (July 12, 2016). "Team Trump Plans Public Event Friday With VP Pick". NBC News. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Taylor, Jessica (March 12, 2015). "First female president or vice president near-certain come 2016". The Hill. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "GOP Senators Praise Corker as Potential Trump VP".
- ^ a b Hagen, Lisa (March 6, 2016). "Veepstakes: Who Trump might pick?". The Hill. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Bolton, Alexander (January 7, 2016). "Veepstakes cloud Senate GOP hopes of preserving majority". The Hill. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Sullivan, Sean (March 7, 2014). "Handicapping the 2016 vice presidential field. Yes, you read that right". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ a b Parker, Ashley; Healy, Patrick (April 20, 2016). "Who Might (or Might Not) Be Donald Trump's Running Mate if He's the Nominee?". The New York Times. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ Hattem, Julian (April 7, 2016). "Sessions: Don't bet on me being Trump's VP". The Hill. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Keneally, Meghan (March 28, 2016). "Growing List of Possible Vice Presidential Candidates on Both Sides". ABC News. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ^ Hillyard, Vaughn (June 28, 2016). "Fallin Allies Say 'Softer Touch' Would Complement Trump Bid". NBC News. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
- ^ a b Graham, David (June 3, 2016). "The Donald Trump Veepstakes: A Cheat Sheet". The Atlantic. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
- ^ a b Cillizza, Chris (February 23, 2016). "It's time to start speculating about Donald Trump's vice presidential pick". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
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- ^ Resnick, Gideon (March 18, 2016). "Ben Carson's Camp Plots Vice Presidential Bid". The Daily Beast. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
- ^ Cadigan, Will (May 27, 2016). "Trump's Veepstakes: Who is Michael Flynn?". CNN. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ Oliphant, James (April 22, 2016). "Unpopularity of Clinton, Trump puts spotlight on potential running mates". Reuters. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ^ Easley, Jonathan (May 5, 2016). "Trump's VP: Top 10 contenders". The Hill. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ Bradner, Eric; Bash, Dana; Lee, MJ (July 14, 2016). "Donald Trump selects Mike Pence as VP". CNN. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ^ Cook, Tony; Briggs, James; Schneider, Chelsea. "Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is Donald Trump's VP pick". indystar.com. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Burns, Alexander; Haberman, Maggie; Kaplan, Thomas (July 15, 2016). "Donald Trump Selects Mike Pence, Indiana Governor, as Running Mate". The New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ Briggs, James; Cook, Tony (July 14, 2016). "Pence is Trump's VP pick". Indianapolis Star.
- ^ Wren, Adam (July 15, 2016). "Did Trump Just Make a Huge Mistake?". Politico. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
- ^ Collinson, Stephen (July 16, 2016). "Trump, Pence step into the spotlight together". CNN. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ Cook, Tony (July 19, 2016). "Gov. Mike Pence formally nominated as the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 20, 2016.