Senator Al Franken sent a letter to Pokemon Go’s developer about privacy issues surrounding the game, the last phrase anyone in 1996 ever expected to read. Donald Trump’s veep shortlist is down to three finalists, though a kid may yet come across a new one in a field somewhere while aimlessly searching for a Snorlax. And Trump’s inner-circle is expressing concerns about Chris Christie, because if there’s one thing the GOP needs, it’s a bombastic, self-involved bridge-and-tunnel type with outstanding legal issues sinking their presidential ticket. This is HUFFPOST HILL for Wednesday, July 13th, 2016:
TRUMP AND FAMILY MEETING WITH VEEP FINALISTS - We’re still banking on a last-minute decision for the Slap Chop guy*. Jose A. DelReal and Robert Costa: “Trump and his family visited the Indianapolis home of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence for a private meeting Wednesday morning and dined with Pence on Tuesday night, just hours after Pence had a well-received audition for the role at a raucous Trump campaign rally. The morning meeting was confirmed by a Trump aide and documented by television crews that were staked out on Pence’s sidewalk as the real estate mogul’s motorcade arrived. Former House speaker Newt Gingrich was seen in Indiana late Wednesday morning by multiple Trump campaign associates who said he was scheduled to meet with Trump and his family. He appeared to be initially unaware that Trump had also met with Pence until several news outlets reported the gathering. According to a Trump ally, the candidate and his family decided over the weekend to meet with each of the leading contenders as Trump continued to deliberate. On Monday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie campaigned with Trump in Virginia Beach and spent time with the campaign team all day, and sat with Trump as they flew between cities.” [WaPo]
