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IT'S OFFICIAL: Trump picks Indiana governor Mike Pence as running mate

buzzz worthy. . .#pence #trumprunningmate #MikePence By Mona Austin Lay the rumors to rest: Donald Trump confirmed in a tweet that he has selected Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a social conservative as his running mate. The news coming in the form of a tweet and against the backdrop of international unrest was anti-climactic, lacking the usual ceremonial formality that comes along with such news.  The veep pick replied via a tweet saying he is "honored to join" the presumptive GOP candidate in making America great again. Just days ahead of the RNC Convention in Cleveland, Trump initially postponed the announcement of his VP pick due to the #NiceAttack, which he also stated in a tweeted. However, the selection was apparently leaked before Trump's confirmation. The Indiana Star newspaper and MSNBC News both reported Pence would join Trump on the ticket to the White House. Former House speaker Newt Gingrich was also a finalist for the job, but pundits say his pos...