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Dollars and Pence

7/15/2016

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Unless something changes, it looks like Donald Trump has picked a running mate. The thing I find most interesting about him selecting Mike Pence is the change of style. He has been out of control and now he makes a conservative choice (no pun intended). Pence has strong ties to the Tea Party and Religious Right. He brings a wealth of experience that Trump sorely lacks. Given Trump’s gargantuan ego, I suspect he likes the idea that the low-key Pence won’t steal the limelight.
What really puzzles me is why Pence took the offer. Trump runs a one man show so he will have little power or influence. He will be called on to defend Trump’s indefensible statements. It also seems like a horrible career move. If he is reelected as governor in November he would be a credible presidential candidate in 2020 or 2024. He is in a tight race but stands a much better chance of being elected governor than vice president. If Trump loses, which I expect to happen, he will quickly go from hero to zero. Pence would also be tarnished.
Winston Churchill once said Russia is a “riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”. I think the same could be said about politicians planning their careers.

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    Hi! My name is Dave. I'm in my 60s and live in Indiana. I'll write about whatever is on my mind but most posts will be political. I'm a centrist who thinks both sides are on the wrong path.

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At long last this idiotic shutdown is over. Hopefully cooler heads prevail and it doesn’t start up again.

The real story is that 800,000 government workers are back on the job and many millions of people are no longer inconvenienced.

Unfortunately, that is not the story we are hearing in the media. Their story is about how Speaker Pelosi beat President Trump. He got himself into this mess. She decided that all that mattered was winning. The harm done to the people involved was of no concern whatsoever. A good leader puts the good of the people over political gamesmanship,

it would be nice to think that both people have learned their lesson and will try to do what is best for the
country. I sure wouldn’t bet on it.
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