Gov. Mike Pence managed to shine through Sen. Tim Kaine’s continual interruptions at their one and only debate, managing in comparison to look calm, cool and … presidential, really. Pundits opined that he did a great job setting himself up for a 2020 run.
Coming after the release of Donald Trump’s lewd comments about women caught on a hot microphone, Pence, who scolded his running mate in a statement released Saturday, is looking even more like a serious presidential candidate, particularly to Republicans who’d like Trump off the ticket altogether.
I will not vote for Donald Trump. Read my statement here: pic.twitter.com/F8zajgDZpg
— Kelly Ayotte (@KellyAyotte) October 8, 2016
Don't blink, you might miss another un-endorsement.
— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) October 8, 2016
Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado issued a statement soon after Pence released his, claiming that the only thing that would allow the GOP to defeat Hillary Clinton would be for Trump to step aside and let Pence have the top spot. If that doesn’t happen, he’ll write in Pence.
If Donald Trump wishes to defeat Hillary Clinton, he should do the only thing that will allow us to do so – step aside. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/hadKP4gIrr
— Cory Gardner (@CoryGardner) October 8, 2016
Democrats certainly are enjoying the collapse of support for Trump, but there’s no chance elevating Pence to the top of the ticket would make the “GOP War on Women” narrative go away; attacks on Trump’s comments about women would just be redirected toward Pence’s voting record on abortion.
Citizens who’ve supported Trump through a year’s worth of media firestorms aren’t jumping off the Trump Train now.
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you give no loyalty, you get no loyalty
— Andrew Argenio (@ArgenioAndrew) October 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/TawneeCowan/status/784833086571749380
who cares what you think? #Trump is the nominee because THE PEOPLE elected him to be. Deal with it.
— Don'tBeAJagoff ? (@Keljo1991) October 8, 2016
How about you step aside Cory? #NoRinos
— Desirée Electra (@Mas_Covfefe) October 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/hankusmc79/status/784840849230295040
jumping onto the pile is unbecoming.
Pray for straight party voting— Sandy 〽️ (@RightGlockMom) October 8, 2016
you're aware ballots are already printed right? Voting has already started? Explain how you would win that way.
— Brendan Spiegel (@brendanspiegel) October 8, 2016
Nebraska’s senators are jumping off the Trump Train as well.
The comments made by Mr. Trump were disgusting and totally unacceptable under any circumstance. (1/2)
— Deb Fischer (@DebFischerNE) October 8, 2016
It would be wise for him to step aside and allow Mike Pence to serve as our party's nominee. (2/2)
— Deb Fischer (@DebFischerNE) October 8, 2016
Now @SenatorFischer and @JeffFortenberry have called on Trump to step aside. Avalanche is growing.
— Joseph Morton (@MortonOWH) October 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/RobynnTysver/status/784833508770406400
.@SenatorFischer has been one of the most loyal defenders in Senate of Trump. Actual Q is whether ANYONE sticks with him https://t.co/VUBNaWhPar
— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) October 8, 2016
Seems it’s unfashionable to start wearing the #NeverTrump hashtag in public after Labor Day without looking like a poser.
LOL – Deb backed resolution to censure fellow NE Senator @BenSasse for opposing Trump at state convention. Welcome aboard. #benwasright https://t.co/SEEJrLRHB4
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) October 8, 2016
The only Trump-related apology I want to hear is Deb Fischer’s to Ben Sasse https://t.co/LzOzGknVUP
— Allahpundit (@allahpundit) October 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/thecivilcomment/status/784830909329580032
A little perspective: Many of the Republicans demanding that Trump bow out never wanted him as the nominee in the first place
— HowardKurtz (@HowardKurtz) October 8, 2016
Thanks Howard. Perspective in short supply at the moment. https://t.co/g23thR5rNr
— Brit Hume (@brithume) October 8, 2016
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