Tag: running mate

Trump postpones running mate announcement after Nice attack

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump postponed announcing his pick for running mate, which had been scheduled for Friday, following a Nice attack that has left some 70 people dead. “In light of the horrible attack in Nice, France, I have postponed tomorrow’s news conference concerning my Vice Presidential announcement” Trump posted on Twitter Thursday. The deaths occurred when a truck ploughed into a crowd watching a Bastille Day fireworks display […]

Who might Trump pick as running mate?

by Jennie MATTHEW NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s pick for vice president could make or break his hopes of defeating Hillary Clinton in the US election. But who’s being vetted and who actually wants the job is another question. The New York businessman has spoken of his desire to find a seasoned politician who can help force legislation through Congress and offset his lack of political experience. A sensible choice might help […]

Duterte: I’m not fit for national office

Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said that he was flattered by Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s comments that she is considering him as her running mate for the 2016 presidential elections. But Duterte quickly added, he’s not inclined to seek a national post, stressing that he’s not fit for national office.” Senator Santiago told a news briefing yesterday that Mayor Duterte would make an excellent Vice-President for enforcement because the country’s two main problems are corruption and peace […]