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Trump has picked Mike Pence, current Indiana governor, as his selection for vice president. A press conference will be held tomorrow to formally announce the decision. USA TODAY, Collin Brennan

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence joins Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Westfield, Ind., July 12, 2016.(Photo: AP)

Update, 11 a.m Friday: Donald Trump acknowledged via Twitter on Friday what the IndyStar confirmed Thursday: Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will be his running mate.

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Gov. Mike Pence is dropping his re-election bid in Indiana to become Donald Trumps running mate.

IndyStar confirmed shortly after noon ThursdaythatTrump is planning to announce Pence as hisselection for vice president. Several national news outlets, including CNN and ABC News,laterreported Trump had offered the post to Pence and he had accepted,ending a weekslongcasting call during which Trump vetted a handful of high-profile Republicans.

Trump had beenscheduledtoformallyannounce his pick at a news conferencein Manhattan at 11 a.m. Friday, but delayed the event in the wake of an attack in Nice, France, that leftmore than 70 people dead.

The delay could leavePence, who had already traveled to New York, in political limbo. Hefaces a noon Friday deadline to withdraw from the governor's race to allowIndiana Republican leaders to select a replacement candidate.

The developments capped another wild day in the vice presidential search, with Trump's campaign team insisting throughout the day that no decision had been made, even as Pence was beingwhisked toward Manhattan in a motorcade after flying on a private plane from Indianapolis toTeterboro, N.J.

In a Thursday evening interview with Fox News, Trump said he still hadn't made a "final, final" decision.It wasn't clear if those comments were meanttomaintain a sense of surprise for the plannedannouncement, but Republican strategists, including a former Trump adviser, have repeatedly emphasized Trump's unpredictability and noted anything is possible.

Trump's long-awaited decision upends the political landscape in Indiana and at least partially remakes the Trump campaign.

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In Pence, Trump addsa social conservative whom GOP strategists say will reassure rank-and-file Republicans that Trump can be trusted to pursue their interests. Veteran political observers say Pence, a former U.S. House member and chairman of the House Republican Conference, will provide a disciplined counter to Trumps improvisational campaign style. Pence also brings fundraising power and credibility on a wide range of policy issues that are important to conservatives.

Pence wouldofficially become the vice presidential nominee during the Republican National Convention, which starts July 18 in Cleveland. He could become the first vice president from Indiana since Dan Quayle took office in 1989 under George H.W. Bush.

Pences departure for national politics sets up a scramble among Indiana Republicans to determine who will replace Pence to run against Democratic challenger John Gregg in the November gubernatorial election.

For the first time in state history, the Indiana Republican State Committee will determine the GOP candidate for governor in a process that could last into August. The 22-member panel has 30 days to choose Pences replacement on the ballot.Once its clear who will be vying for the Republican nomination, the committee must provide a 10-day notice before it votes. That means, at the earliest, the process will conclude in late July.

Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has not yet publicly said he will seek the office, is thought to be a front-runner. U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks of Carmel plans to withdraw from her congressional race and run for governor,said Murray Clark,a former state Republican Party chairman and a partner at the law firmFaegre Baker Daniels.U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita has said he plans to run.

First, though, Pence must file paperwork to withdraw his name from the ballot. While the deadline to dothat is noon Friday,Pence could withdraw, then ask the state's GOP central committee to renominate him if he doesn't get the vice presidential nomination.

Pence's elevation in the political world comes as he faced a tight race in Indiana.The most recent publicpoll, which was conducted in May, showed Pence leading Gregg 40 percent to 36 percent, a virtual tie when factoring in the 4 percent margin of error. Pence defeated Gregg in the 2012 race by 3 percentage points.

Pence, a vocal Trump supporter since he clinched the Republican nomination, will turn his attention toward helping the real estate mogul defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton in November. Even without Pence, Trump has been closing the gap.A national CBS News/New York Times pollreleased this week showsClinton and Trump tied at 40 percentjust one month after Clinton had a 6 percentage point lead. Yet, projections based on state pollssuggest Clinton has anadvantage, albeit a diminishing one.

Trump appearedto have winnowed the field of potential running matesfrom about 10 people last week in a fashion that some have compared to a reality-TV show, complete with auditionlike campaign appearances.Aside from Pence, the other favorites were former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

Pence essentially tried outfor the position during a Trump rally in Westfieldand a fundraiser in Indianapolison Tuesday. Pence, who has traditionally eschewed negative campaigning, used the rally to attackClinton for the loss of U.S. personnel in Benghazi, Libya, and compareTrump to Ronald Reagan.

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Speculation that Trump would pick Pence intensified afterTrump and his family unexpectedlydined with Pence and his wife at a swanky Downtown restaurant Tuesday night, then had breakfast at the governor's residence the next morning.

Call IndyStar reporter Tony Cook at (317) 444-6081. Follow him on Twitter:@indystartony.

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Vice President Mike Pences scheduled commencement speech at the University of Notre Dame has prompted a protest by senior students who say that Pence's presence on campus will make them "feel unsafe."

Students Immane Mondane and Jourdyhn Williams have started a #NotMyCommencementSpeaker campaign against Pence's May 21 address.

The campaign consists of students holding white boards featuring quotes from Pence that are "racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, offensive, or ostracizing" to members of the Notre Dame community.

For me personally, [Pence] represents the larger Trump administration, Mondane told the university's newspaper. His administration represents something, and for many people on our campus, it makes them feel unsafe to have someone who openly is offensive but also demeaning of their humanity and of their life and of their identity.

Williams argued that the selection of Pence as the universitys commencement speaker goes against the schools Catholic mission.

I feel that is offensive to such a large population here at Notre Dame, and I also believe it goes against certain Catholic Social Teaching, which is something the University likes to broadcast that it stands behind, but it picks and chooses when it wants to stand behind them, Williams said.

In addition to the #NotMyCommencementSpeaker campaign, a number of student groups have spoken out against the invitation of Pence, including the Diversity Council and the College Democrats, according to Campus Reform.

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Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame.

But thats not sitting well with some of the students, Campus Reform reports.

Students ImmaneMondane and Jourdyhn Williams are agitating to cancel that invitation with a #NotMyCommencementSpeaker hashtag that will feature students holding white boards with direct quotes from Pence that are racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, offensive, or ostracizing to members of our community.

Campus Reform reports that the students add, You may also write about why you feel unsafe with the presence of Mike Pence on our campus.

With all the white boards collected, the organizers plan to share them on social media and start a discussion about Pences invitation.

For me personally, [Pence] represents the larger Trump administration, Mondane said. His administration represents something, and for many people on our campus, it makes them feel unsafe to have someone who openly is offensive but also demeaning of their humanity and of their life and of their identity.

So just what make a students feel unsafe with Pence being on campus? One whiteboard reveals the awful truth, quoting the vice president as supporting traditional marriage, Congress should oppose any effort to put gay and lesbian relationships on an equal status with heterosexual marriage.

The organizer say they hope their initiative will start a campaign that will go beyond the white, conservative Catholic Norte Dame university that they attend.

I feel that is offensive to such a large population here at Notre Dame, and I also believe it goes against certain Catholic Social Teaching, which is something the University likes to broadcast that it stands behind, but it picks and chooses when it wants to stand behind them, Williams stated.

The anti-Pence campaign is just another insult to the Trump administration. The legendary Catholic university has historically invited the president of the United States in his first term of office. This year, apparently fearing student protest, the university invited Pence instead.

But the universitys efforts to pre-empt protest have proved unsuccessful. Besides the social media demonstration, other student groups are opposing the Pence invitation, including the Diversity Council and the College Democrats.

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SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla-- Vice President Mike Pence and his wife are enjoying a week-long vacation on Sanibel Island. Pence first arrived over the weekend but he briefly left for DC on Monday to watch Neil Gorsuch be sworn into the Supreme Court.

On Sunday night, the couple was seen eating at The Timber. The owner, Matt Asen said Pence has been stopping in his restaurant for years.

Bob Averill and Georgina Emery were dining at the restaurant when the Pence's showed up. I got frisked a couple of times. They took my Swiss Army knife, which I always carry with me. It was no big deal. I had to run back down to the car a couple times, said Averill.

That's when Averill decided to use the experience as an opportunity. I ran down to my car and got our little flier for the secret service gentlemen to give him, said Averill.

Averill and Emery own Islander Trading Post, an antique shop just a few blocks from where the Pence's are staying. The couple said giving him a private tour would be a dream come true.

They aren't the only ones hoping to meet the Vice President. Id shake his hand and tell him keep up the good work, said a visitor.

Vacationers said word has spread that Pence is in town. Secret Service has blocked off the street where the family is staying. Coast Guard is keeping watch from the water. Other than a church service and a dinner on Sunday night, visitors and residents said they haven't seen much of him or his wife.

Air restrictions are in place until the 16th. However, several reports have him leaving Saturday to head overseas for work.

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Pecking Order Fried Chickens Bridgit Stone-Budd welcomes Vice President Mike Pence to Sanibel Island, Fla., on Saturday with an invite for fried chicken, waffles and fried pickles on the house. Patricia Borns/news-press.com

The plane (Air Force Two) of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence lands Saturday at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Pence is believed to be visiting Sanibel Island over the weekend.(Photo: Kinfay Moroti/news-press.com)Buy Photo

It hasnt been officially confirmed.

However, circumstances point to Vice President Mike Pence returning to Southwest Florida and his presumed vacation shortly after 6 p.m., following a day trip to Washington, D.C.

This was more than an hour past the window of time listed in an FAA "Notice to Airmen" for a temporary restriction on air space use near Southwest Florida International Airport.

And, the plane that a handful of people saw land from a nearby observation lot wasnt the huge 747 jet Pence arrived in on Saturday.

Instead, it was a much-smaller Air Force Gulfstream jet, said Daniel Felton. Hes a commercial pilot who lives nearby, and thought he might catch a glimpse of the arrival from the observation lot on the airfields north side.

Vice President Mike Pence, wife start Sunday at Sanibel church

Why is Felton convinced that indeed was the jet carrying Pence? Besides the plane'smarkings, Felton sawthe cars lined up on Chamberlin Parkway and Air Cargo Lane, stopped by law enforcement officers shortly after the Gulfstream landed and a small motorcade sped from Private Sky Aviation Services toward Daniels Parkway.

Also, there was the ear-piercing siren blast that sounded before and after its landing.

That, Felton said, signaled a ground stop of all aircraft operations, which is probably very usual when youre dealing with VIPs such as the president or the vice president.

Felton also noted that aircraft size does not make a particular plane Air Force Two. A vice president of the United States traveling aboard makes it Air Force Two.

If Monday's motorcade indeed carried Pence, he would have returned to Sanibel in time for one of its belovedwaterfront sunsets.

Pence arrived in Southwest Florida on Saturday, and rode in a motorcade to Sanibel Island.

On Sunday morning, he attended the 8 a.m. service at Sanibel Community Church.

Based on aNotice to Airmen posted concerning a temporary restriction on air space use, it appeared that Air Force Twowould return to RSW sometime between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.

That time window passed before the Air Force Gulfstream was sighted. And as of 5:30 p.m. Monday, no new notice had been posted on the FAA website.

Connect with this reporter @Alvascribe (Twitter) and LauraPatrickRuane (Facebook).

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