No.
Here’s a factoid (can’t vouch for accuracy, so take it for what it’s worth):
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Pence’s net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $11,015 and $169,000. That averages to $90,007.50, which was lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.
If accurate, he hasn’t been bought (unless his price is cheap).
I think he’s a good guy (Tea Party supporter), but was never a threat or a person to be groomed for DC royalty. After six terms in the House he went back to Indiana to be Governor.
But you can’t just trade Pence for Trump right now. Trump is the one breaking down the DC cabal. However Pence’s knowledge of how Congress works is likely very helpful.
I think of a football analogy. Trump is the bruising fullback that is going to wear down the defense. Later in the game (after Trump’s second term), you can unleash the speedy halfback to exploit the worn down, tired defense and chew up some serious yardage.
However, Trump is gaining some good yardage on his own.
The Uniparty never thought PIAPS would lose.
Your football analogy is great. Trump is also showing all that you can do what he’s doing and win and also (believe it or not, ladies and gentlemen) you’ll live for the next day.
There were five Repub primary candidates for governor here in GA. I know that most, maybe all, were saying they support Trump and to drain the swamp. That phrase even trickled down to one of the insurance magistrate’s campaign statements.