Trump: ‘Who the hell knows’ about Pence as VP pick
Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Hamilton County amid speculation that he may pick Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.
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Former Angie’s List CEO seeks to ‘Draft Mitch’ for governor
The head of former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' successful 2004 campaign has begun an effort to draft him to again seek the office if Donald Trump selects Gov. Mike Pence to be his running mate.
Pence: I’ll campaign for Trump anywhere, anytime
The billionaire businessman is expected to name his vice presidential pick in the coming days and the campaign appearances with Gov. Mike Pence would be the latest in a series of joint appearances Donald Trump has held with vice presidential prospects.
Trump-Pence VP decision could scramble Indiana politics
Gov. Mike Pence is set to attend a campaign fundraising event with the New York billionaire in Indianapolis on Tuesday—just six days before the Republican national convention in Cleveland. The Trump campaign also has scheduled a rally for Tuesday evening in Westfield.
Trump takes in $51 million, builds list of potential running mates
Donald Trump appeared to be moving closer to choosing a vice presidential running mate Wednesday, though two senators who had been under consideration said, "No, thanks."
Candidates Pence, Gregg raise $7 million in last 3 months
After being out-fundraised by Democratic former state House Speaker John Gregg last quarter, preliminary numbers indicate that Republican Gov. Mike Pence's campaign led this time around.
Potential replacements emerge in case Trump taps Pence
Indiana Republicans are already speculating about who would replace Mike Pence in the governor's race, even though Pence's selection is far from certain and the presumed GOP presidential nominee is vetting several candidates.
Report: Bosma, Rokita to vie for governor if Trump picks Pence as running mate
If Gov. Mike Pence is picked, the GOP would only have until July 15 to name a replacement to the Indiana ballot to run against Democratic nominee John Gregg. Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb would likely be in the running as well.
FBI says it won’t recommend charges in Clinton email matter
The decision almost certainly removes the threat of criminal charges. But FBI Director James Comey delivered a blistering review of Hillary Clinton's actions, saying the agency found 110 emails on Clinton’s server containing classified information.
Trump tweets he was ‘very impressed’ by Indiana Gov. Pence
The billionaire businessman tweeted: "Spent time with Indiana Governor Mike Pence and family yesterday. Very impressed, great people!"
Spokesman: Indiana governor had ‘warm’ meeting with Trump
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and his wife met with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his wife Saturday as Trump considers potential running mates, but a Pence spokesman said “nothing was offered.”
GOP takes aim at Gregg over legislative health care perk
Indiana Republicans are criticizing Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Gregg for a lucrative perk he helped institute for members of the General Assembly when he was speaker of the House.
Indiana political consultant Kellems leaves Trump campaign
Indiana political consultant Kevin Kellems, who joined Donald Trump’s presidential campaign team just last month, has resigned.
Trump mentions Pence in same breath as potential VP picks
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has begun formally vetting prospective vice presidential picks. He had kind words for Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday.
Recount shows Gorman wins Indiana Senate primary recount
A recount team added and subtracted some votes, but the final margin remained the same—a 37-vote victory by attorney Sean Gorman.
Hill to campaign for U.S. Senate by walking length of Indiana
It's a tactic the 63-year-old used in a losing Senate campaign 26 years ago to gain attention, and one he's returning to as he lags in fundraising behind Republican candidate Rep. Todd Young.
Indiana Democratic Party files complaint over political ad
The complaint sent Tuesday focuses on a technicality in FEC rules that Democrats argue the Republican Governors Association did not comply with when producing the ads.
Donnelly calls for gun-sales ban for those on no-fly list
Congress should pass gun-control legislation to bar felons, people with mental illness and those on the government no-fly list from purchasing firearms, U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly said Monday.
Trump runs far behind Clinton in Indiana donations
Donald Trump’s nationwide lag in fundraising compared with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is apparent even in Indiana, despite the fact polling shows Trump comfortably besting Clinton in a general election matchup here.
Trump adds Hoosier political consultant to campaign staff
Kevin Kellems, who served as communications director for former Vice President Dick Cheney and advised Sen. Dan Coats and former Sen. Dick Lugar, joined the campaign earlier this month, a source close to the move told IBJ.