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LeftInTX

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22. I don't think Pence and Trump have any kind of relationship.

Tue Feb 14, 2017, 09:56 PM

Feb 2017

Was Pence briefed along with Trump regarding Flynn 17 days ago? I have no idea if Pence is included in those briefings etc.

I really can't picture the two of them working together on anything.

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I'm suspecting something re: Pence. Can I run it by you? [View all] calimary Feb 2017 OP

Comes down to who are the real puppet masters (if not russia) and why would they want Pence. jmg257 Feb 2017 #1

Ummm... Laffy Kat Feb 2017 #2

Yes, that's exactly what they are doing marylandblue Feb 2017 #3

Heh, the only thing I've been thinking differently is "innoculate" instead of "immunize". Lars39 Feb 2017 #4

Kick GP6971 Feb 2017 #5

I think the Republicans would be much more comfortable having Pence as President than Trump... PoliticAverse Feb 2017 #6

This article is so right on the spot. DK504 Feb 2017 #26

Indeed. I suspect that some of 'em are hanging back in the same way as calimary Feb 2017 #59

Pence has a big problem as president. He's got zero charisma. He's a dead fish. Eyeball_Kid Feb 2017 #72

Nixon was a dead fish too workinclasszero Feb 2017 #94

Not with a GOPee Congress..... lastlib Feb 2017 #95

He's also way outside the mainstream of American thought and opinion. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #103

Oh absolutely. Chellee Feb 2017 #7

If you're right, I'll settle for Pence at this point. lindysalsagal Feb 2017 #8

I'd settle as well if it meant getting rid of the current nazis trump put in running things. flygal Feb 2017 #28

Which is exactly what the Republicans want The Sand Reckoner Feb 2017 #51

Welcome to DU, The Sand Reckoner! calimary Feb 2017 #57

Yeah, but they won't come out of this unscathed. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #69

I think they'll frame it in such a way that even many Trumpkins will be at least compliant. manicraven Feb 2017 #96

No way. They're gonna think this was another plot by Establishment Joooos or something. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #101

I'm with you on this. HurricaneWarning Feb 2017 #75

Its a choice between drmeow Feb 2017 #99

I've thought this, all along Siwsan Feb 2017 #9

Except that when trump first picked him, what crossed my mind was in line with calimary Feb 2017 #55

Remember? It was Russian spy Paul Manafort who arranged for Pence to be chosen over Eyeball_Kid Feb 2017 #74

Very possible. madaboutharry Feb 2017 #10

Bingo easttexaslefty Feb 2017 #11

Trump is not loyal to anyone but Trump Freethinker65 Feb 2017 #12

Of course, Pence could enact the 25th amendment Fiendish Thingy Feb 2017 #53

Yeah, he's liable to stir up The Shitstorm of the Century with his many loyal Deplorables. calimary Feb 2017 #63

Not until they are done with the current occupant gilpo Feb 2017 #13

Indeed. Makes me think of something else that world-class fiend Grover Norquist said not too long calimary Feb 2017 #65

Yep.yep.yep, coco22 Feb 2017 #14

They are trying to immunize him for sure. wildeyed Feb 2017 #15

Ryan is only inline for death in office. See Amendment 25 of Constitution Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #88

But if both Trump and Pence are bounced wildeyed Feb 2017 #92

Totally happening. New story tonight is WH withheld Flynn info from Pence for 2 wks. Barack_America Feb 2017 #16

I did pose the question - KT2000 Feb 2017 #17

That would certainly make sense n/t TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #46

At this point I'd be relieved if Pence took over BainsBane Feb 2017 #18

I am hoping Pence will follow in the footsteps of Spiro Agnew. democratisphere Feb 2017 #19

One thing you are missing about Nixon. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #29

Trump fans are hoping for that yeoman6987. Kingofalldems Feb 2017 #40

Yes, and there weren't enough Senate Republicans to vote for conviction even until the full tapes PoliticAverse Feb 2017 #113

Not many besides Trump could ostensibly make Pence look good by comparison. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2017 #20

"Craven" is a FABULOUS word for this, Dark n Stormy Knight. calimary Feb 2017 #67

If you were a skank in the White Trash House...would you want goody boy Pence in on it? TrekLuver Feb 2017 #21

heh, heh volstork Feb 2017 #31

Look at that I punned myself and I didn't even realize it. Ahhh I could use a good punning. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #32

He's no boy scout. He's been lying for Trump as much as anyone else and he played his cards on the The Wielding Truth Feb 2017 #38

And Indiana has an investigation much like Scott Walker's John Doe corruption case, and it politicat Feb 2017 #102

This is a piece of good news. All along I've been saying we can't get rid of Pence unless he's dirty Hekate Feb 2017 #108

This is so good to hear. I want them all out of our government. They have no talent for good The Wielding Truth Feb 2017 #116

Pence is your favorite undertaker. He's perfect for the role. Eyeball_Kid Feb 2017 #76

I don't think Pence and Trump have any kind of relationship. LeftInTX Feb 2017 #22

Agreed. But it doesn't say much for Pence's judgement eleny Feb 2017 #23

I'm not sure the House G.O.P. has a reason to protect the Veep regnaD kciN Feb 2017 #24

I think that's been the plan all along. Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #25

Exactly... zentrum Feb 2017 #42

The Best Thing about Pence McKim Feb 2017 #68

I don't know. zentrum Feb 2017 #82

Exactly. Did pense even run in the repub primary? Merlot Feb 2017 #83

But he's super zentrum Feb 2017 #86

Pence was running for re-election as Governor when he was chosen to run with Trump HoosierDebbie Feb 2017 #105

Happy Valentines to you! akbacchus_BC Feb 2017 #106

If that was the plan all along HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #80

I bet they haven't even changed his sheets yet. Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #81

GMTA. Hubby and I have thought so since the get-go Hekate Feb 2017 #109

I don't think the effort is so quiet randr Feb 2017 #27

No you're not all wet radical noodle Feb 2017 #30

Isn't Pence the Kochs' guy? BadgerMom Feb 2017 #33

Yep. AND sanctimonious as all Hell, too. calimary Feb 2017 #71

Under the 25th Amendment . . . MrModerate Feb 2017 #34

Much less drawn out! manicraven Feb 2017 #98

I think you're correct Volaris Feb 2017 #35

I don't think so jmowreader Feb 2017 #36

I think the entire zentrum Feb 2017 #37

They were trying to shield Mike and failed. mobeau69 Feb 2017 #39

The GOP honchos are scared of Trump's rabid fans who will vote them out if they tblue37 Feb 2017 #41

Good point. zentrum Feb 2017 #47

Shit, zentrum, my husband and I were talking about exactly that, this morning. calimary Feb 2017 #79

That's it Calimary zentrum Feb 2017 #85

Actually, this one is zentrum Feb 2017 #97

I saw that one. calimary Feb 2017 #112

Yes this is the problem with arguing that Republicans would impeach Trump for their own benefit... PoliticAverse Feb 2017 #114

Flynn is the sacrificial lamb. It's Trump who should have aplogized to Pence for keeping him out of keithbvadu2 Feb 2017 #43

Not Wet Catamount Feb 2017 #44

Basically agree wth you. WinstonSmith4740 Feb 2017 #45

Pence is being protected. No question. mn9driver Feb 2017 #48

I am not sure if someone has asked this question Perseus Feb 2017 #49

Unless TPTB want to see President Eddie Munster, and are willing to let Pence go bullwinkle428 Feb 2017 #50

Thinking the same thing kimbutgar Feb 2017 #52

Oh shit, I was just writing something similiar itsrobert Feb 2017 #54

If Trump was impeached or removed Mr. Ected Feb 2017 #56

Even Gen Flynn is playing it that way Rustynaerduwell Feb 2017 #58

Good point. Ohioboy Feb 2017 #62

Welcome to DU, Ohioboy! calimary Feb 2017 #93

Welcome to DU, Rustynaerduwell! calimary Feb 2017 #89

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2017 #110

Cautionary note: Watergate/Nixon was bookended by 20 years of Republican rule... VOX Feb 2017 #60

Talk about forgetful not fooled Feb 2017 #87

I think you may be right. Ohioboy Feb 2017 #61

Comey's FBI will play a significant part. Comey has much love for Pence. oasis Feb 2017 #64

I think the repukes are going to use Dump as a human shield. When they're done decimating SS, Doremus Feb 2017 #66

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2017 #111

Useful Idiot MedusaX Feb 2017 #70

Welcome to DU, MedusaX! calimary Feb 2017 #117

They won't take the step to replace Trump with Pence as long as Trump cstanleytech Feb 2017 #73

This has been a theory since November HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #77

I tend to think you made an insightful post. nt PufPuf23 Feb 2017 #78

That's been the plan all along green917 Feb 2017 #84

When the Pence decision was leaked, it was widely reported OhioBlue Feb 2017 #90

Yep, he is being given plausible deniability mchill Feb 2017 #91

If these blows up... Pence will be collateral damage as it fully involves the election process JCMach1 Feb 2017 #100

They can try, but I don't think it will work. joet67 Feb 2017 #104

Welcome to DU, joet67! calimary Feb 2017 #118

Pence puts on a nauseating theatrical performance. His thespian skills aren't nearly as polished joet67 Feb 2017 #119

Pence has just been handed plausible deniability. Yet he has been at all the briefings afaik... Hekate Feb 2017 #107

There ain't no Puppet-master(s) Schema Thing Feb 2017 #115