We appear to be seeing more of VP Mike Pence of late.

[MineralMan]

He's been in front of the cameras speaking fairly frequently in recent days. Why is that?

Could it be an attempt to make the white-haired guy more visible to the public so we're more used to seeing him say things and do things?

Very interesting. All this time with Pence almost never making an appearance, and there he is out there talking. Even being handed the microphone by Donald Trump of late.

Could a change be on the horizon for Mike Pence? Hmm...

[Pachamama]

1. Yes, I noticed that too....

Both speaking more and representing the White House more and being in the pictures more....

[MineralMan]

6. I think there is significance to it.

It's possible we might be seeing much, much more of him soon.

Donald Trump is running low on fuel and reputation just now.

Maybe it's time for him to bow out gracefully and play his "Pardon card."

Frankly, it wouldn't surprise me one bit. If people think he can't possibly win in November, due to failing health or some other reason, a resignation would offer more time to find someone to run in November.

Headlines we might see soon:

President Trump Resigns for Health Reasons!

President Pence Issues Blanket Pardon for Donald Trump!

Impeachment Trial Cancelled in Senate!

President Pence Retains All Cabinet Members!

And the beat goes on...

[Zoonart]

10. Last Friday Pence had initially been scheduled to give a televised address about

the Solomon assassination. It was canceled. That's when my antennae went up. When does a President give his Vice-President a
major Foreign Policy Address?

I think maybe two things at work here.
1. They are having a more and more difficult time propping MF45 up in front of a camera when he needs to look "Presidential".
2. They are beginning to hedge their bets with more Penciness.

[MineralMan]

14. Yes, on both counts, I think.

The Republicans in power are getting frightened at all the stuff that's coming out. They're threatened, themselves, perhaps.

If they're going to force Trump to resign, Pence needs to be seen out there as a stable, able replacement.

The bargain? Pence pardons Trump for everything. He gets the job he really wanted.

As more and more shit hits that fan, Pence is looking better all the time.

Trump? Well, he has served his purpose. Now, he needs to be out of the picture, retired somewhere and unavailable for comment. In return, he gets his "Get Out Of Jail Free" card and the whole impeachment trial thing goes away.

Perhaps Putin has spoken. I don't know. Putin's over there in Russian and his entire government has resigned in preparation for his rise to become Emperor of Russia. That just happened.

The wheels are moving.

[Zoonart]

20. WOW

I can hardly believe that I am reading any of this. Why has not one major newspaper in the country called for resignation?
Do the rich bastards that own them love their tax cuts THAT much?

I had a very close friend who said to me, in the late 90's before he passed, that this country would be ruined by racism and the death of the free press. He was an old hippie who had made his bones in the underground press in the 60's breaking stories an about political assassinations and the Vietnam war. I wish I could talk to him about this!

[leftieNanner]

11. You forgot one headline MM

STATE OF NEW YORK INDICTS THE DONALD!

Because, try as he might, Pency can't pardon him for state crimes.

[MineralMan]

15. I didn't forget. Nope. But, such things take time and often fall apart.

I mean why go after a poor sickly man who's on his last legs? See...

If Trump resigns soon, it will be for "health reasons." Pence will pardon him. Trump will just sort of disappear somewhere...

That's how it could work, anyhow.

If the Republicans and Putin are done with Trump, Trump's done.

[leftieNanner]

22. Good Points

But I find it difficult to believe that he will give up his hate-fest rallies and the rush that gives him. We shall see, won't we?

Another thought - do the Democrats want to pursue a former President and effectively give Republicans the OK to do the same to a future Dem President?

I just really want this disgusting man to suffer consequences!

[Totally Tunsie]

19. In that case, MM, I hope there's also

President Pence suffers 2020 landslide loss to <Democratic Nominee>!

[MineralMan]

21. Yes, please.

[dalton99a]

2. "You've got to protect me more, or I'll give the job to Nikki"

[rampartc]

3. perhaps to offset a weakening of trump with the fundies

abortion is still legal and they really wanted a nuke on iran (trump missed that big win for his base.)

[OliverQ]

4. His googly eyes behind Trump is always so creepy.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. Pence doesn't want His Lardship to replace him on the 2020 ticket,

so he's making sure his relentless ass-kissing is seen and appreciated by the MAGAts. I don't even want to think about how obsequious his behavior must be behind the scenes.

[HAB911]

7. I have the same impression

hmmmmm

[BKDem]

8. Every single sentence Pence spoke just now...

...addressed a different facet of Trump's magnificent leadership.

What an insufferable, obsequious little shit.

[MineralMan]

9. "Look here, Mike...better get ready for something big."

"Remember that pardon we talked about. Well, I might just need you to handle that for me soon. So, it'd be great if you stepped out and said a bunch of nice things about me right now. People are wondering. I'm wondering. I need to know you're going to have my back when I make my next move. There's something really good waiting for you if you act right."

[BKDem]

12. "You know, Mike -- something like hallowed be my name."

[dalton99a]

13. .

[MineralMan]

16. The Preacher-Fu Is STrong In That One!

[FakeNoose]

17. You can bet that Moscow Mitch is in on it too

It might even be his idea. The whole idea sickens me, as it should sicken all of us.

[MineralMan]

18. Well, I'm just speculating, of course.

But, why is Pence being trotted out? Nobody has cared about what he says before. There is always a reason for such changes.