[sport]

Probably a little of both. He realizes that in the position he is in that he has few close friends, Most that are clamoring to see him to pat him on the back or kiss his ass, which terminology you choose,are after a political favor or looking to ensnare him. There was probably i hook for him somewhere in the meeting he turned down. Else they would not be screaming to high heaven.Harry Truman is said to have said,"If you want a friend in washington, D.C.., go buy a dog."

[DoodleDawg]

So then you’re suggesting that Pence’s actions are due more to his position than his religious beliefs?