Posted on 01/13/2021 5:07:01 AM PST by Onthebrink
After an uproarious attack on the U.S. Capitol last week, Vice President Mike Pence split from his commander-in-chief and quickly condemned the mob-like behavior from pro-Trump supporters—leadership that was tested as President Donald Trump initially hesitated to act.
Pence has exercised “unflinching loyalty” towards Trump up until this point, as the president blasted Pence’s constitutional duty in certifying the electoral college results. Trump and his close allies attempted to push his political partner to reject the vote based on baseless claims of voter fraud, but Pence firmly denied the request and proceeded with his authority over the Senate—a job that was abruptly disrupted with dangerous protestors on Wednesday.
The vice president is reportedly “very upset” that Trump didn’t exert more effort in squashing the torpedo that rumbled the Capitol, a source told NBC News, since some protestors voiced support for Pence’s execution.
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“I don’t think he’ll even run.”
Agree. He knows his goose is cooked. January 6 he committed political suicide — and I’m good with that.
Agreed
In fact, I took it one step further.
It took under 10 min to ditch R like they ditched me. I will call to let them know, as well.
Stop crapping on FR.
"Free Republic does not advocate or condone racism, violence, rebellion, secession, or an overthrow of the government. "
Did you run it by mgmt? If they say discussion of secession is okay, it's a go. Or what?
Highly unlikely.
The Republican Party as currently constituted is severely damaged. Winning the House back in 2022 is problematic.
Eff no
Me too
I’ll take DeSantis or Miss Hot Britches South Dakota in a pinch
However
We will never win again if we don’t fight back and quit pearl clutching
Damn shame
I may have to take her to Wardaddys Rehabilitation Animal Trainer Island for a month
Get her mind right
Report me.
He is dull. I would vote in Donald Trump if he still wants to run.
Disloyal. No.
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