The conservative is known for his stance against abortion, Planned Parenthood and gay rights, and will make for sharper battle lines between Trump's campaign and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Pence has reportedly signed bills for tighter anti-abortion laws. Pence has earlier described himself "a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order", PTI reported.
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