A decision is expected soon on whether Mike Pence will become the running mate of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Although Pence endorsed Ted Cruz for president in the primary season, the first-term Indiana governor is considered one of Trump's top-tier choices among vice presidential prospects.
Republican National Convention delegate J. Todd Inman from Owensboro expects an announcement before the convention begins Monday.
"I think the vice presidential candidate has the potential to help shape and make the convention better," Inman told WKU Public Radio. "In my political calculation, it would be better to get that person out on Thursday or Friday, carry the news for the next three or four days, and then roll right into the convention."
Pence is well-respected among conservatives and served 12 years in Congress. Political observers say he may help convert Republicans who have been reluctant to support Trump.
Pence would have to give up his re-election bid for Indiana governor if he runs as Trump’s vice president.
Inman says he doesn’t think Pence would accept the VP slot unless he felt Trump had a very good chance at winning the White House.
