Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) stock is rapidly rising in the race to be former President Trump’s running mate. Stefanik‚ the No. 4 House Republican‚ has become a close ally of Trump’s and has increasingly positioned herself as a betting favorite to be on the GOP presidential ticket if the front-runner wins his party’s nomination.   She’s made campaign stops to boost the former president‚ frequently issues statements and social media messages backing him and at times...