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Yavin4

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45. What does Mike Pence's career look like without Trump?

Tue Apr 14, 2020, 03:00 PM

Apr 2020

He would have never been any other Republican's choice for VP. What was his future in politics? NOTHING. That's why he kisses ass.

He got to be Vice President of the United States. That's a huge accomplishment for a dullard like Pence.

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Whats the deal with Mike Pence? [View all] milestogo Apr 2020 OP

You nailed it in your first sentence! spanone Apr 2020 #1

Remember Dan Quayle fawning over Bush the elder thucythucy Apr 2020 #28

I miss the days when we could essme Apr 2020 #33

"P-O-T-A-T-O-E' Totally Tunsie Apr 2020 #60

IKR?! Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2020 #40

Perhaps trump* knows things about Pence that aren't 'general knowledge. Siwsan Apr 2020 #2

That could be true. Walleye Apr 2020 #6

There are a lot of Pecker stories still to be revealed. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #32

😂🤣 Walleye Apr 2020 #38

No doubt! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #52

Blind faith. He believes he's part of god's plan. Walleye Apr 2020 #3

Exactly. He truly believes he is a good Christian. Doodley Apr 2020 #49

He's a potted plant underpants Apr 2020 #4

Pence is an Asshole. madaboutharry Apr 2020 #5

He believes he is serving the nation. He believes his duty is to be loyal to the president. Doodley Apr 2020 #7

I don't think he cares about the nation radical noodle Apr 2020 #43

Those in his circle tell him he's a good Christian and making America better. He has no reason to Doodley Apr 2020 #48

Pence wouldn't look out too of place sporting a crisp Nazi Waffen SS tunic, cap and jodhpurs sop Apr 2020 #8

Look for the potted plant mercuryblues Apr 2020 #9

This: Very basic Poly-Sci 101 n/t rgbecker Apr 2020 #12

Pence is a Putin stooge. pwb Apr 2020 #10

Doesn't his brother have ties to putin? SheltieLover Apr 2020 #55

Pence has doubled down on his bet for Trump. rgbecker Apr 2020 #11

Don't forget Pence's hands dirty too by not wanting to act Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2020 #13

In some ways he is scarier than trump radical noodle Apr 2020 #44

Pence is just along for the ride Chainfire Apr 2020 #14

magical thinking, cult of personality and daddy issues... Thomas Hurt Apr 2020 #15

you mean the houseplant? Javaman Apr 2020 #16

Pence and Trump have in common: they are both FRAUDS scrabblequeen40 Apr 2020 #17

Kissing ass is how you stay employed by trump. aidbo Apr 2020 #18

He is bowing before His Lordship on bended knee like all good royal subjects serving his King Baclava Apr 2020 #19

I think he's hoping the fat slob will drop dead MoonRiver Apr 2020 #20

For sure tavernier Apr 2020 #25

I still believe Trump has blackmail material on almost everyone in his orbit. MrsCoffee Apr 2020 #21

He knows he's done... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #22

Is it OK if I don't give a fuck? (nt) Paladin Apr 2020 #23

He's an asshole. nt Hotler Apr 2020 #24

Find the Money C_U_L8R Apr 2020 #26

Thread winner malaise Apr 2020 #31

He's a classic authoritarian follower The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #27

This - and that's why Retrograde Apr 2020 #46

Yes, that seems to be the case. Trump gives him a hard-on, figuratively speaking. Doodley Apr 2020 #50

Maybe literally. The proximity to all that power must be exciting. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #51

Good point, and extreme homophobes are often in the closet. Doodley Apr 2020 #57

I wasn't suggesting that angle - just that power is exciting. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #58

I thought you meant that. Doodley Apr 2020 #59

I think... Mike Nelson Apr 2020 #29

That's how you get ahead in this world, either party and any industry. Alex4Martinez Apr 2020 #30

Pence's wife absolutely hates Trump and was infuriated over Access Hollywood. kskiska Apr 2020 #34

I recall hearing this also IcyPeas Apr 2020 #42

Pence fell into being the VP Buckeyeblue Apr 2020 #35

Exactly. milestogo Apr 2020 #41

Semi-animated sock puppet. maveric Apr 2020 #36

Fundie adoration... JenniferJuniper Apr 2020 #37

He's setting himself up to be Trump's successor Ex Lurker Apr 2020 #39

True, but no matter if Trump wins or loses, Pence will never get the Republican nomination in '24 Polybius Apr 2020 #47

What does Mike Pence's career look like without Trump? Yavin4 Apr 2020 #45

He dreams of becoming president someday. He thinks this is the path. nt tblue37 Apr 2020 #53

he wants to be president SObad, he is ok if the moron drops dead. pansypoo53219 Apr 2020 #54

Have to hand it too him, Under The Radar Apr 2020 #56