Could Pence be one of the leakers?

[Funtatlaguy]

He might not even be a direct leak to reporters.
But, he could have his staff members take certain things to reporters.

I base this on:
Pence was one of the few people who would accept the VP spot.
Pence was likely not going to win reelection as Indiana Governor.
This was a forced marriage between a foul mouthed adulterer and an Evangelical.
Pence is a true believer in GOP social, economic and foreign policy.
Trump is a true believer in Trump.
The GOP establishment wanted Pence there to keep an eye on Trump and run things.
That seemed to be the deal that was okayed by Trumps family.
But, once Trump got there, he decided to play President for real.
That freaked out the GOP establishment who decided to SLOWLY bring Trump down.
They couldn't alienate Trumps base by appearing to bring him down.
So, they had to make it seem like he was doing it himself.
Pence had others loyal to the GOP and not Trump around him.
Priebus, spicer, and Huckabees daughter.
They would all much prefer a President Pence.

The big question now is: where do General Kelly's loyalties lie?
We shall soon see.

[chillfactor]

1. it would not surprise me one bit....

if Pence or his staff was one of the leakers...pence wants the presidency so bad, he will stop at nothing to be able to sit in that chair in the oval office!

[OnDoutside]

2. And there's no chance he would be elected President on his own. It wouldn't be at all surprising.

[wishstar]

3. The leakers definitely want Pence as Pres and are sabotaging Trump to achieve that aim

Repubs are also afraid Trump is endangering their 2018 election prospects.

[malaise]

4. And Pence wants power

Good post

Rec

[QED]

5. And didn't he start his own PAC? nt

[Funtatlaguy]

6. He did indeed.

Good call.

[JI7]

7. I was thinking about the 25th amendment and kelly may have more credibility

If they want to use it.

[rurallib]

8. we were wondering over the weekend if Trump could fire Pence?

Technically, Pence was elected, but not really on his own.

My guess is no, but once again I believe this is unexplored territory.

[Funtatlaguy]

9. I'm pretty sure that he can not.

Once elected, I believe a VP must also resign or be impeached.
Any constitutional scholars here?

[lastlib]

10. As a Constitutional officer, he cannot be fired.

Impeachment or resignation are the only exits.

[rurallib]

17. Would have been interesting if he could have - thanks

[gordianot]

11. Pence is more in line with his party.

Pence may be so damaged he will have to go anyway, this may be the fruit of the independent counsel.

[FakeNoose]

12. Agreed

I actually came on here to post the same, but you beat me to it.



I'm not a fan of either Pence or Trump but maybe the best outcome is to let them battle it out. If Cheeto ever finds out that Pence is behind the leaks, it will be "every man for himself."

[sandensea]

13. His wife would certainly like him to be

Anything that could move their Armageddonist asses into the White House.

[Funtatlaguy]

15. OMG...have you seen the articles about their relationship.

He doesn't call her by name...I think it's Karen.
He always refers to her as "mother". Who knows what he calls his real mother.
And, he is either so horny all the time or just so pious that he refuses to be alone with another woman. He insists that another person always be present.

Just imagine Britains female Prime Minister inviting him to tea.
"0h, ma'am I appreciate that, but I'm afraid I couldn't concentrate on policy if we were alone because I'd be distracted wondering what your lady parts look like. And, my pastor says I should only have those thoughts about mother".

[mountain grammy]

14. You actually make sense of Pence..

My lame shot at poetry..but he is coniving and a true religious fanatic who believes "god's got this.. for me."

[Funtatlaguy]

16. Re-elect Pence, it just makes sense.

Perish the thought.

[Gabi Hayes]

18. Replace leakers with

Conspirators