The New York Times reports on the last minute behind-the-scenes wrangling to get Donald Trump to stick to his choice of far right anti-science nut sandwich Mike Pence.

His family had to make the argument that Pence wasn’t his new bestie, he was just some guy who might end up being the president of the United States. Not like the choice really matters.

In conversations late into the evening, Mr. Trump repeatedly hesitated over selecting Mr. Pence, according to people briefed on the tense deliberations, who insisted on anonymity to describe the confidential talks. Even as his emissaries reassured Mr. Pence, Mr. Trump fielded a last-ditch appeal from Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, another finalist, who once again pressed his own case.

Advisers and family members stressed over and over to Mr. Trump that he was selecting a running mate to unite the Republican Party, not a new best friend.