This is all too easy, I'm starting to think we're getting okie doked by the Republicans.

[ProfessorGAC]

13. I See A Couple Flaws In Your Logic

First, you assume that Pence and other R's who may have known something are clean. That's a very broad assumption and your concerns fall flat if that assumption is untrue.

Second, you assume that Congress will still run roughshod after a complete refutation of any mandate. No they really don't have a mandate today, but by holding the Oval Office they have a "bully pulpit". They have their "leader" go down in disgrace, there is no bully pulpit, no matter the fact that someone with "r" after their name is POTUS.

Third, almost nobody voted for Pence. The rabid dogs who voted against Hilary could not have cared any less about Pence. Snoopy could have been the VP nominee and it wouldn't have changed their vote. So, public opinion isn't on Pence's side.

Last, i don't know why you think the empty suit who takes the position from a disgraced former POTUS would have any clout or political capital. Even if Pence, that person is a toothless tiger in the Antarctic.

If you doubt that last piece, see Gerald Ford. An honorable and respected man who became the punchline of jokes when he became POTUS under disgraceful circumstances.