Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said South Carolina's former lieutenant governor had "great advice" in recommending Gov. Mary Fallin as a running mate.
.@AndreBauer Great job and advice on @CNN @jaketapper Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 24, 2016
During an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday, André Bauer said Trump needs a vice presidential candidate who brings executive experience and can balance the ticket.
“I like Mary Fallin for that reason,” Bauer said. “She’s been in the private sector. She's been in the real estate business. She's been in Congress. She's been a three-term lieutenant governor. She's been a highly successful governor cutting the pension deficit in half."
Bauer also cited Fallin's role in dealing with several natural disasters that have struck Oklahoma since she took office in 2011.
Fallin said in a statement it’s an “honor” to have her name thrown out there.
NEW: Gov. Fallin responds to #DonaldTrump's comment her being on his short list for Vice President. @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/m7SKzP9vXo
— Justin Dougherty (@DoughertyJC) April 25, 2016
Trump’s campaign has said he won’t pick a vice presidential candidate until the Republican National Convention this summer. On that same show, Donald Trump’s son said the campaign would like to get to the convention without making the pick. Donald Trump, Jr. didn’t rule out either of the remaining candidates Ted Cruz or John Kasich.
“He would want somebody who’s navigated the DC waterways a little more than he has to be in there,” the younger Trump said. “He’s the disrupter, but you’re still going to need someone who’s had that understanding.”
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