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Pence’s political journey, from Cruz backer to Trump’s No. 2

Season 2016 Episode 1970 | 8m 46s

Some say it’s an odd pairing. Others, a good pick to balance the Republican ticket. One thing is certain: Donald Trump and his vice presidential choice, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, don’t see eye-to-eye on a host of issues, from Trump’s proposed ban on Muslims (“offensive,” says Pence) to trade deals like NAFTA. John Yang reports and Judy Woodruff talks to Brandon Smith of Indiana Public Broadcasting.

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