Aw, now, I'm a Hoosier who likes Pence, and think he has real potential. Sadly, he's making a few slip-ups here and there, but he's still on the right track... if he can learn a few lessons without actually making the blunders personally. Give him the chance to grow and learn. 2024, after 8 years of solid examples of real strength and leadership from Ted Cruz, could see Pence as a viable successor.
You can't cut everyone off at the legs while they're trying to get it right.