Friend of Mike Pence says he'd be a good VP

DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. (WKRC) - Dearborn County Commissioner Art Little has some large "Mike Pence for Governor" signs in his garage and he's planning to keep them there.

CBS News has reported Donald Trump has chosen Pence to be his running mate.

"I think he would be a great vice president," Little said. "I'm sure being a Hoosier I'm a little selfish. I want to keep him here in Indiana because he's done such a good job as governor."

Little said Pence has brought more jobs to Indiana. He thinks Pence's quiet nature but forceful nature would be a good balance for Trump.

"Trump is more or less a showman and putting showmanship on, he might really enhance the ticket. Pence would," said Little.

Pence joined Trump for a campaign stop in Indiana in early July. At a rally in Sharonville, Trump spoke highly of Pence.

"We're talking to Mike Pence. We're talking to really a group of people that is really a respected group," Trump said.

Earlier in 2016, Pence made waves when he signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Some believed it would give businesses license to discriminate against gays. Little and Pence have said the bill was misunderstood. Pence said he would have vetoed the bill if it was discriminatory.

"I wouldn't say he's against them. He's not against the gay community as most of us are not," Little said.

Some conservatives thought the final version of the RFRA was watered down while liberals felt it was too extreme.

Others in Indiana also think Pence is a good choice.

"Conservative, he knows government. He's done a good job here in Indiana," said Bob Ogle, who owns a bar in Lawrenceburg. Ogle said he would have preferred Trump select Newt Gingrich.

Pence and Trump do not agree on all of the issues. Pence called Trump's suggested ban on Muslims entering the county unconstitutional.

Now the question turns to who will replace Pence on the ballot in Indiana's race for governor. Under Indiana law, Pence's name must be removed from the ballot by noon Friday so he can run with Trump. Rep. Todd Rokita and Rep. Susan Brooks have been mentioned as possible nominees.