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Mike Pence emerges as Donald Trump’s evangelist, emissary and explainer
Washington Compost ^ | September 4, 2016 | Philip Rucker

Posted on 09/04/2016 9:48:15 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

DALTON, Ga. — When Mike Pence campaigned in Georgia last week, the Republican vice-presidential nominee carved out time for a private meeting with commentator Erick Erickson, a card-carrying member of the GOP’s Never Trump faction.

When Pence passed through Arizona last month, he paid a personal visit to another loud Donald Trump resister, Sen. Jeff Flake, who had scolded Trump for his incendiary statements during a meeting between the presidential nominee and Republican senators.

Pence’s message to both was the same: Whatever your problems with Trump, the presidential election is a binary choice, and Trump is better than Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

As Pence barnstorms the country rallying voters and raising money, the Indiana governor simultaneously is waging another campaign out of public view. He is trying to personally persuade Republican elected officials, business executives and others who view Trump with trepidation or outright hostility to come aboard, or at least soften their objections.


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: 2016veep; mikepence; trump2017

1 posted on 09/04/2016 9:48:15 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

On Tuesday, Kaine will explain Hillary’s National Security position.


2 posted on 09/04/2016 9:55:26 PM PDT by proust (Trump / Pence 2016!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

If Trump/Pence were the democrat ticket, this article would say what a great team they make, balancing each other.

I look forward to seeing Pence debate clown face Kaine, who speaks in Spanish half the time.


3 posted on 09/04/2016 9:56:14 PM PDT by sockhead
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To: proust
On Tuesday, Kaine will explain Hillary’s National Security position.

Or as Kaine would say, "El martes, Kaine explicará la posición de seguridad nacional de Hillary."

At least Pence doesn't have to make Trump's appearances for him.

4 posted on 09/04/2016 9:58:38 PM PDT by sockhead
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To: proust

exactly,, no articles from the Compost on Kaine covering for Hillary not being able to do a news conference and explain her crimes


5 posted on 09/04/2016 10:00:33 PM PDT by Lib-Lickers 2
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To: proust; All

All she has to say is: “Do exactly the opposite of what I did when I was in office.”


6 posted on 09/04/2016 10:09:51 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

A bad veep choice can hurt a candidate. Pence was a solid pick.

He compensates for Trump’s weaknesses and the two are stronger together.

Of course people vote for the top of ticket and I expect Trump to win.


7 posted on 09/04/2016 10:55:20 PM PDT by goldstategop ((In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever))
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
When Pence passed through Arizona last month, he paid a personal visit to another loud Donald Trump resister, Sen. Jeff Flake, who had scolded Trump for his incendiary statements during a meeting between the presidential nominee and Republican senators. Pence’s message [...] was [...]: Whatever your problems with Trump, the presidential election is a binary choice, and Trump is better than Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Well we now know that Flake took that to heart and decided to back Hillary for all intents and purposes. He is a snake, as bad as McCain. He pretended to be a tea party guy and has been nothing but a self righteous leftist who pontificates on the worthiness of others. Pence tried appealing to his rational side and discovered he doesn't have one.

8 posted on 09/05/2016 12:04:12 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie (ui)
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“He pretended to be a tea party guy”

Have any of the tea party winners actually followed through? Were they all imposters?

Flake is a Mormon and is following Romney’s lead.


9 posted on 09/05/2016 4:40:17 AM PDT by odawg
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Perfect job for Pence.


10 posted on 09/05/2016 4:56:51 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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