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Mike Pence

Peter Hamby • November 20, 2023

Haley Mary

Nikki Haley might be peaking at exactly the right time, and her campaign is now making the case that she is the last best hope to stop Trump—or at least to outlive DeSantis. Her recent campaign stops in South Carolina hint at a suburban strategy, but snatching the nomination may take a miracle.
Tina Nguyen • August 9, 2023
The Passion of the Luntz
In the MAGA-fied G.O.P., Frank Luntz has found himself on the outside for criticizing Trump and Trumpism, as well as for trying to prop up the conservative principles that once defined the party.
The legendary G.O.P. pollster apostate discusses the party’s latest apocalyptic turns: the martyrdom of Mike Pence, why voters are souring on DeSantis, and whether Tim Scott (or Joe Manchin!) can win Iowa.
Tara Palmeri • March 16, 2023
Pence & Sensibility
What exactly is Pence’s lane, and is there really any constituency clamoring for his candidacy?
Absent a coalition or a lane or movement, Mike Pence’s putative presidential campaign seems unclear. Is he just running to reclaim his dignity?
Glenn Youngkin
Tara Palmeri • July 18, 2022
Glenn Youngkin’s Pence-ian Revelation
Can the massively ambitious, ostensibly palatable, evangelical-friendly newbie governor of the Commonwealth capitalize on Pence’s Jan. 6th weaknesses and create a viable ‘24 lane? Well, he’s got Jeff Roe on his side…
Mike Pence
Tina Nguyen • April 15, 2022
Woke War III: Pence & DeSantis Battle for Cancellation
Notes from the G.O.P. salt mines: Pence’s attempt to get canceled, Trump’s latest endorsement fool’s errand, and a head-scratching story of a fallen meme-lord dynasty.
Joe Rogan
Tina Nguyen • February 11, 2022
Rogan, Pence, and the Closing of the Conservative Mind
The Republican Party would love to talk more about Joe Rogan, and less about January 6. If only Donald Trump would let them.
Mike Pompeo and Mike Pence flank Donald Trump
Tina Nguyen • January 31, 2022
The Trump Sidekicks Rehab Tour
Reading the tea leaves on the political futures of Pence, DeSantis, and Pompeo. Plus, decoding the G.O.P.’s Kid Rock fantasy.
Mike Pence Addresses GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner In New Hampshire
Tina Nguyen • September 20, 2021
“The Big Elephant”: Mike Pence Readies His Act III
The former vice president is looking to thread a political needle: disavow Trump, make nice with the guy’s supporters, and somehow cash in on what’s left of his Republican street cred. Will that persuade donors in advance of 2024? And what will Mother think?