[jjotto]

Pence was chairman of the House Republican Conference. That’s the third-ranked Republican in the House after the Speaker and Majority Leader. That’s a big deal.

Pence was also an active opponent of Boehner since 2006.

He’s got real cred.

[novemberslady]

Thank you for your civilized answer.
I appreciated it.

Glad to read this part
Pence was also an active opponent of Boehner since 2006.