Post #111

Mike Pence has officially filed paperwork to run for president, setting up an unprecedented race between a former VP and former president for the GOP nomination. Until Jan. 6, 2021, Republicans knew what they were getting with Pence — a steadfast No. 2, always ready to back up Trump. But Trump’s post-election campaign of lies melted Pence’s broad appeal. The hardcore MAGA base views Pence as a traitor while voters more sympathetic to his defense of democracy have lots of alternatives to choose from — with Sen. Tim Scott and former Ambassador Nikki Haley, in particular, appealing to his traditional white evangelical base.