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Mike Pence forgot an important group in his acceptance speech

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the Republican nominee for vice president, speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 20, 2016.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the Republican nominee for vice president, speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 20, 2016. Michael Robinson-Chavez The Washington Post

In his acceptance of the Republican vice presidential nomination, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said, “I am a Christian, conservative and Republican, in that order.”

Did he forget one important group? How about “American”? Where does that fit in his list?

Jan William Simek, San Luis Obispo

This story was originally published July 24, 2016 at 3:29 PM with the headline "Mike Pence forgot an important group in his acceptance speech."

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