Indiana Gov. Mike Pence might be joining Donald Trump's VP short list

Rumor has it that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) could be a contender on Donald Trump's VP short list. While the socially conservative governor said Thursday that he had yet to speak to Trump about the possibility, the two are reportedly set to meet Friday, which, Reuters reports, is "part of the vetting process.'
Adding further fuel to the flames, Pence also declined Thursday to comment on whether he is being vetted by Trump and if he would rule out the possibility of serving as vice president. Trump is planning to head to Indiana just a week ahead of the GOP convention for a fundraising event.
However, an aide to Pence insists that the governor hasn't been in contact with Trump. "Gov. Pence hasn't spoken to Mr. Trump since pre-Indiana primary, nor has he ever spoken to them about being VP — ever," the aide told NBC News.
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The Indiana governor, who made headlines last year for signing a controversial religious freedom bill into law, had once considered running for president himself. Pence is currently planning to run in November for re-election to his post as Indiana governor.
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