Mississippi GOP delegates applaud Trump pick of Pence for VP

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi delegates to the Republican National Convention are praising Donald Trump's choice of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.

Among those issuing statements of support Friday are Gov. Phil Bryant, Sen. Roger Wicker and state Republican chairman Joe Nosef.

Henry Barbour of Yazoo City, a member of the Republican National Committee, says Pence brings solid experience and is "not some guy from the B team."

State Rep. Becky Currie of Brookhaven says Pence will appeal to social conservatives and his previous experience as a member of Congress is a help.