MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — The Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island continued Saturday as the party prepares for the 2020 general election with a special guest.
For the first time ever, a sitting Vice President of the United States spoke to an overflowing crowd during the more than 60-year-old event.
“Let’s give a warm Michigan welcome the Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence,” said Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said as she introduced him to the partisan and enthusiastic crowd.
Pence brought a speech tailored to the event.
“We love Mackinac Island and we love Michigan,” Pence said.
This visit was all about gearing up the crowd for the 2020 election.