Donald trumps vp pick takes the stage. Hello, everyone. It is 1 00 a. M. In the east, 10 00 p. M. Pacific and 11 00 mountain. No one ever says mountain time. And theres no endorsement from senator ted cruz tonight. And for that, he was booed by the delegates. Stand and speak and vote your conscien conscience. Vote for candidates up and down the ticket who you trust to defend our freedoms and to be faithful to the constitution. Well, he forgot to mention donald trump in that. Later donald trump appeared with indiana governor mike pence, and governor pence gave an impassioned defense of the billionaire businessman. You have nominated a man for president who never quits, who never backs down. A fighter, a winner, until now hes had to do it all by himself against all odds. But this week, with this united party hes got back up and on november 8th, i know we will elect donald trump. Youll hear all about the governors remarks later on in the hour. But first, lets bring in james rosen for more on day three of the Republican Convention. James, it was a cruz intrigue, the trump family, and the debut of mike pence. Reporter reporters of our generation have been told for decades youre never going to cover an exciting Convention Like the conventions of decades
past. Thats all out the window with this one. It was another raucous evening and laid bare the divisions within the party. But the hall gave a tremendous reception to the republican Vice President ial nominee mike pence. He received thunderous applause, when he declared that trump would bring huge change to washington. Pence delivered a single stinging jab at the Presumptive Democratic nominee. You know, Hillary Clinton wants a better title, and i would too if i was the secretary of the status quo. Americans can elect someone who personifies the failed establishment in washington, d. C. , or we can choose a leader who will fight every day to make America Great again. Reporter much suspense surrounded the speech of ted cruz, the runnerup in delegates said to be eyeing a 2020 run for the presidency. It was unclear if cruz would keep his pledge to endorse the republican nominee. In the end, cruz congratulated trump but did not endorse him and his speech ended amid some loud booing. We will unite the party. We will unite the country by standing together for shared values, by standing for liberty. God bless each and every one of you, and god bless the United States of america. [ crowd booing ] reporter rough stuff. Before midnight, donald trump tweeted, wow, ted cruz got booed off the stage, didnt honor the pledge. I saw his speech two hours early but let him speak any way. No big deal. We did see some brief scuffling
between trump and cruz delegates, and tomorrow night, donald trump addresses the delegates to formally accept the nomination. We will be analyzing everything that happened earlier this evening, as well as previewing what mr. Trump will say tomorrow night. Stay here for every minute of that next three hours. We saw a wide range of speakers at the convention tonight, and heres some of the other highlights. This election is not actually about donald trump or Hillary Clinton. In fact, its not the election about you or me. This election is about the very survival of the american dream. Americans face a very important decision. Do we want someone who is brutally honest or dishonest . Vote for the candidate you
know who is running for the right reason. Vote for the candidate who has never been a politician. America deserves better than Hillary Clinton and that, ladies and gentlemen, is why we need to support donald trump and mike pence to be the next president and Vice President of the United States. We can make america safe again. We can make america work again. We can make America First again. And together, we can make America Great again for all americans. Joining us now from cleveland is Ashley Daniel bell, the ceo and chairman of 2020 leaders of america. Thank you so much for joining us this morning. Good to be with you, heather. What do you see as the high points of the night . We just put together a little bit of a montage of some of the speakers. What do you think was the best . What a wild night, heather. This was something that we all when you ran to become a
delegate, this is the moment you are waiting for. I think a lot of people are reading ted cruzs speech wrong. People did want ted cruz to endorse, because were so eager to end the primary process and move towards the general election. But i have to give donald trump credit and Newt Gingrich said it best, the reason that ted cruz he didnt have to endorse. Donald trump did not make that a prerequisite at the convention, and that speaks to his character, that he wanted all his rivals to be part of this convention with no quid pro quo. So were all excited that we got that moment behind us and hopefully tomorrow night we turn towards the general and get ready to win. What about in reference to what senator ted cruz did do this evening, do you think that will be used against donald trump in any way possibly by democrats, by Hillary Clintons campaign . No, i think Newt Gingrich said it best. Every american needs to vote their conscience. And if youre a conservative and
voting your conscience and you want a constitutional conservative, then your choice is clear. Governor pence said it best. Shes the secretary of the status quo. If you want change and republicans want nothing more than to see a change in the white house, and to win it back. That was a unifying factor tonight in the convention. I was listening to some of the focus groups that well had on earlier on hannitys show. They said governor pence and Donald Trumps children have swayed them into Donald Trumps camp. So theyre doing a fantastic job in that area. You know, eric did a fantastic job tonight. Honestly, i took notes of what he said. He did a fantastic job of laying out why his father is the right man at the right time. America, a lot of times, you know, to give someone the benefit of the doubt, you have to know them. When donald trump says things that are unconventional, people look at it the worst possible way. But i think now people see him for the father, for the husband,
for the leader, for the businessman he really is. So hope any today we took that big step forward to understanding who the man is, and tomorrow we can really get a little further deep into it. I say this also, heather. I think we completely defined Hillary Clinton, as well. People saw a clear contrast. Newt gingrich gave a clear contrast, that if you believe in law and order, if you believe if youre africanamerican out there and youve had a runin with the police and you believe you didnt get the benefit of the doubt, i think Everyone Wants that courtesy. Clinton received a courtesy from the police that no one else gets, and i think shes not going to be able to run from that next week in philadelphia. A lot of the convention so far had been a lot of negativity towards just Hillary Clinton. We heard governor pence get up there tonight, his speech was definitely different in that respect. Thank you for joining us. Have a great time down there. One more night. Cant wait to be back with you, heather. Thank you. And heather, donald trump earned some cheers when he made a surprise entrance on wednesday night. The nominee usually remains secreted until the big speech tomorrow night. But what about all those boos for ted cruz not endorsing trump . I appreciate the enthusiasm of the new york delegation. Thats a way to put a spin on it, the texas senator took the stage in the name of party unity, but you hear what Donald Trumps son said . He said there was unity, because everyone was booing cruz off the stage. So what does this mean . So john, do you think that cruz sabotage his political future with this nonendorsement tonight or will it blow over in the next four years . I think it will blow over. I think that politics is like warfare, only you die a lot but you live after you die. How many people have been written off after an incident but they come back and win. But the elephant has a long memory. Was this about running in 2020 . Totally. He and kasich and rubio are all assuming trump is going to get beaten in november, and theyre setting themselves up to say on the day after, i told you so. Had you run me, i would have beaten hillary by ten points. You picked the one candidate who couldnt beat hillary. Thats all if trump loses. Thats their gamble. Going back to 1976, if you remember that convention, Ronald Reagan actually did not endorse president ford, if i remember correctly. I think he ultimately did. But it didnt matter. The difference is, reagan, in 76, the hearts of the party was
with reagan. The head was with ford because he was the incumbent president. Here, the heart of the party is not with ted cruz. Its not. Its not sure where it is. This is a very divided, uneasy party. Even this convention you can tell. Theyre not sure where theyre at. There are pledged delegates to trump, many of them dont really love trump but theyll vote for him. Why do you think the Trump Campaign put him in, and in such a spot that hes a primetime spot, right before eric trump, and a lot of people were watching. Did they think that he would endorse him . No. Listen, two weeks ago when trump went down and had that day in washington where he met with the house and senate republicans, Reince Priebus arranged for this meeting. Priebus, trump, cruz, at a meeting, in which cruz was invited to speak at the convention. They never said to him a pr
prerequisite is you have to endorse trump and he didnt do it. Do you think he should have . No. What human being would endorse someone who insults his wife and accuses his father of being in on the assassination of jfk . Im sorry. At that point, the honorable thing is to not endorse him but maybe not come and speak at all. What is could he have done . Not come. Just dont come. Someone asked ben carson about that earlier, they said he insulted you, but yet you still came out and supported him. He said its not about me, its about the party. Well, thats great. But ted cruz is probably all about ted cruz. I think we actually have our other two panelists available. Thank you all for deciding to join us. Where you been . We were waiting for the studio to clear. Weve been working hard all day. And weve not been here waiting. I couldnt get in the studio. The answer to the question is that john is right. Im told that there was a deal between cruz and trump, that there would be an endorsement. That the speech was not reviewed by the Trump Campaign. They assumed cruz would endorse. I think they were as startled as anyone else. And that, plus the failure of donald trump today to endorse the nato obligations to defend the baltics. It was otherwise successful with Newt Gingrich and eric trump. Scott walker. Absolutely. And i totally disagree with john. I keep saying, look, he said some rough things about trump. He shouldnt have come, i agree with that. But for him to get up there and i think he really hurt himself in the toucher, because the party is trying to come together. Thats the feeling after the convention. Youre a big boy, you made an agreement. You made a pledge. Politicians keep so few of them. But this is if you cant play by the rules, then say you cant and stay away. Pats right. Couldnt have said it better myself. The political insiders, the three amigos. I dont know what pat is disagreeing with. I said that, pat. You said he shouldnt have come. Im saying he made a pledge. He and bush and others did a pledge, signed it because they were all terrified. It was all about trump not doing it. Theyre the ones who sat there and made a pledge and walked away from it. You know what . If you feel that way, dont run. If you dont think you can do that, dont run. You cant play in the big leagues, dont do it. Not mincing any words. All to Hillary Clintons benefit. Gentlemen, we thank you. The three amigos. They had more to say. They will be back. We will show you indiana governor mike pence, his speech when hee republican nomination tonight. When our coverage continues after this break. Stay with us. [ salesman ] congrats on the new car. [ woman ] thanks. The dealership reviews on cars. Com made it easy, but. [ man ] we thought it might be a little more tense. You miss the drama . Yeah. [ technician ] ask him whatever you want. Okay. Do you think my sisters prettier than me . [ laughs ] [ male announcer ] research, price, find. Only cars. Com helps you get the right car without all the drama. Indiana governor mike pence officially accepted the Vice President ial nomination last night. Lets listen to his much anticipated speech. Mr. Chairman, delegates, friends and my fellow americans, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am deeply humbled by your confidence, and on behalf of my family here and gone, i accept your nomination to run and serve as Vice President of the United States of america. [ applause ] and let me thank speaker paul
ryan for that gracious welcome. Paul, youre a true friend and a Great American leader. But paul knows me well and he knows the introduction i prefer is just a little bit shorter. Im a christian, a conservative, and a republican, in that order. [ applause ] you know, im new to this campaign, and honestly, i never thought i would be standing here. I thought i would be spend thin this evening with all my friends from the great state of indiana. [ applause ] yet there i was, a few days ago in new york city, with the man who won 37 states, who faced 16 talented opponents, and outlasted every one of them. And along the way, brought millions of new voters into the Republican Party. [ applause ]
you know, hes a man known for a large personality, a colorful style, and lots of charisma. So i guess he was just looking for some balance on the ticket. [ laughter ] well, for those of you who dont know me, which is most of you [ laughter ] i grew up on the front row of the american dream. My grandfather emigrated to this country. I was raised in a small town in southern indiana, in a big family with a corn field in the backyard. Although we werent really a political family, the heroes of my youth were president john f. Kennedy and the reverend dr. Martin luther king, jr. [ applause ] when i was a young, i watched my
mom and dad build everything that matters. A family, a business, and a good name. I was raised to believe in hard work, in faith and family. My dad, ed pence, was a combat veteran in korea. [ applause ] dad ran gas stations in our small town and he was a great father. If dad were with us today, i would have a feeling he would enjoy this moment, and probably be pretty surprised. [ laughter ] but its such a joy to tell you that my mother is here. [ applause ] would you join me in welcoming the light of my life, my mom, nancy. [ cheers and applause ]
you know, growing up, i actually started in politics in the other party. Until i heard the voice and the ideals of the 40th president , and i signed on for the reagan revolution. [ applause ] but the best thing that ever happened to me, even counting tonight, is that 31 years ago, i married the girl of my dreams, a schoolteacher, an artist. She is everything to me. Would you welcome my wonderful wife, karen pence. [ applause ]
and regardless of any title ill ever hold, the most important job ill ever have is spelled dad. [ applause ] karen and i are blessed to be the parents of the three greatest kids in the world. A writer named charlotte, a College Student named audrey, and a Second Lieutenant in the United States marine corps, michael j. Pence [ applause ] im so proud of you guys. Now, if you know anything about hoosiers, you know we love to suit up and compete. We play to win. Thats why i joined this campaign in a heartbeat. You have nominated a man for president who never quits, who never backs down. A fighter, a winner, until now hes had to do it all by himself against all odds. But this week, with this united party, and on november 8, i know we will elect donald trump to be the 45th president of the United States of america. [ applause ] now, well win because were running on the issues facing
this country. And because were leveling with the American People about the stakes and the choice. You know, the American People are tired of being told, theyre tired of being told that this is as good as it gets. Theyre tired of hearing politicians in both parties that well get to that tomorrow while we pile a Mountain Range of debt on our children and grandchildren. As Ronald Reagan used to say, theyre tired of being told that a little intellectual elite in a far distant capital can plan our lives better for us than we can plan them for ourselves. [ applause ] in the end, this election comes down to just two names on the ballot. So lets resolve here and now that Hillary Clinton will never become president of the United States of america [ cheers and applause ]Hillary Clinton essentially offers a third obama term. And the role is perfect for her. She championed obamacare because years earlier, she had all but invented it. The National Debt is nearly doubled in these eight years, a