Reince Priebus wants 'a degree of diversity' on Donald Trump's ticket

RNC chair wants diversity on Trump ticket.
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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus called on Donald Trump to incorporate "a degree of diversity" on his ticket.

"Now whether it be diversity of age, or whether it be diversity of gender or ethnic background — somehow or another," Preibus said Monday on The Hugh Hewitt Show, also stressing that "a seasoned veteran" would make a good running mate. "Diversity is important in some respects."

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Julie Kliegman

Julie Kliegman is a freelance writer based in New York. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Vox, Mental Floss, Paste, the Tampa Bay Times and PolitiFact. Her cats can do somersaults.