Former VP Mike Pence might be the most hated politician in the country among the MAGA right, but that doesn't mean the ingredients aren't there for a broad coalition capable of carrying the day.
“ Pence is championing Reaganism and attacking populism quite late in the game. And he’s failing to reckon with the fact that he offered support and legitimacy to the faction whose ideals he claims are “unbridgeable” with his own. “
Exactly. I was not a fan of Pence before J6 but he acted honorably on that day. Until late in 2022 I wasn’t convinced he had a chance, but a political analyst I respect told me he thought Pence had a narrow path. I like his position on Social Security and Ukraine, and his speech about a time for choosing was at least offering the right message.
But recently I saw a poll showing he has the highest (near supermajority levels) unfavorable ratings among Iowa Evangelicals (self-described). That, to me, was the nail in the coffin and I no longer think he has a chance. Still, anything could happen.
“ Pence is championing Reaganism and attacking populism quite late in the game. And he’s failing to reckon with the fact that he offered support and legitimacy to the faction whose ideals he claims are “unbridgeable” with his own. “
Exactly. I was not a fan of Pence before J6 but he acted honorably on that day. Until late in 2022 I wasn’t convinced he had a chance, but a political analyst I respect told me he thought Pence had a narrow path. I like his position on Social Security and Ukraine, and his speech about a time for choosing was at least offering the right message.
But recently I saw a poll showing he has the highest (near supermajority levels) unfavorable ratings among Iowa Evangelicals (self-described). That, to me, was the nail in the coffin and I no longer think he has a chance. Still, anything could happen.