10. Pence would take over the already factionalized GOP and it would have even more divisions (because of angry Trumpists.
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11. Fears that Pence will appoint sexist & homophobic bigots have to deal with fact Trump already is doing that.
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12. Also as a practical matter Pence is implicated in all the things that could bring Trump down. Wouldn't have a clean slate.
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13. Unlike Gerald Ford, President Pence couldn't say "our nightmare is over." Pence would be dogged by same investigations & scandal.
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14. Also, people are overestimating Pence's competence & efficiency. He's the guy who oversaw the transition, which was a disaster.
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15. When he was in Congress, Pence's fellow Republicans nicknamed him Mike Dense. In other words: not Mr. Competent & Efficient.
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16. My further thoughts on this question are here:https://newrepublic.com/article/142752/dont-fear-president-pence-liberals-welcome-him …
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Valid points. You are male. I am female. My chance of flourishing diminish greatly under both. Pence is ok for you b/c again, you are male.
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Your chance of regaining your rights as a women are higher under Trump.
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Who regains rights after a nuclear holocaust?
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Understood! My point is, while it's awful to consider anyone having to "regain" rights, I don't fear world destruction under Pence.
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That's a pretty low bar to set for the maybe-comming Commander of your armed forces. And I get why it's still a relief...
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