Washington - The likely Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is considering the governor of Indiana, Mike Pence, as potential vice-president of his plate, and should meet him later on Friday, reported MSNBC, citing unidentified sources .
Pence, a conservative in the social area facing a tight race for re-election in his state also conservative of the American Midwest, already praised Trump in the past, but not supported in the race for the GOP nomination.
Still, the governor could help attract diehard conservatives and appease the wary Republicans tycoon, a political neophyte who has never exercised a public office.
The governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, and former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Newt Gingrich are also being bandied about as Trump running mates, said some sources told Reuters.
Could not make contact with representatives of Trump campaign nor the immediate Pence office to obtain comment.
Republicans are preparing to hold a party convention between 18 and July 21 in Cleveland to formally choose the displayed caption for the presidential election of November 8.
According to MSNBC, sources said Pence is "the game" for the position of vice president of Trump, and the personal meeting between the two is part of the selection process.
Trump, real estate entrepreneur and former host of reality show, said he reduced his potential running mates for five or six competitors, according to reports.
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