TRUMP PICKS HIS VP: MIKE PENCE OF INDIANA

Donald Trump announces Mike Pence as
running mate for 2016 presidential campaign,
 photo courtesy of CNN.com

The big news Friday was that Donald Trump officially announced via Twitter that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will be his running mate in the general election.

The final contenders being talked about throughout the week also included New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Newt Gingrich. Henry Gomez pointed out the main takeaways from Trump's decision to choose Pence over Christie or Gingrich: Pence can help Trump build relationships in Congress, Pence was unpopular in his home state and therefore more willing to put his name on the ballot next to Trump's, and also that Trump can remain the alpha dog and attack dog without feeling the need to compete with a character like Christie.

The other main focus of articles have centered around the prospect of Cleveland impressing a national (and international) stage while also dealing with the security threats that many are worried about. With the recent incidents in the south between police officers and civilians, the threat of protest and riots loom very real.

Additionally, PBS News Hour brought back to attention the fact that Ohio's open-carry gun law will allow registered civilians to walk around the streets of Cleveland with a legal personal firearm. Due to the volatile atmosphere surrounding police officers and civilians, especially recently, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Calvin Williams, Cleveland's police chief, plan for extra security officers from federal agencies as well other law enforcement officials from across the country to ensure violence is limited to an absolute minimal.

References
Bush, Daniel. (2016) Ohio's open-carry gun law ratchets up security concerns at RNC. PBS News Hour. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/ohios-open-carry-gun-law-ratchets-security-concerns-rnc/.
Gomez, Henry. (2016) The risks and rewards of Mike Pence as Donald Trump's vice president: 5 takeaways. Cleveland.com. Retrieved from http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/07/the_risks_and_rewards_of_mike.html.