Summary: Given the alternative of either Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis versus Mike Pence, there’s no contest in my view. Pence might not be a first choice, but he is a safe choice for our democracy.
Thousands of Trump supporters — many chanting "Hang Mike Pence" — marched on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Pence met with lawmakers for what is normally a routine ceremony to certify the election.