Pence's Competence and Scandals
The media narrative surrounding Mike Pence consistently oscillates between critiques of his competence during his vice presidency and the ongoing scrutiny of his involvement in various scandals, particularly related to classified documents and political targeting. This dual focus highlights a perception of Pence as a figure struggling with effectiveness and accountability, which persists due to the complex political landscape and his connections to controversial figures like Donald Trump.
Coverage Over Time
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Framing Breakdown
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Quotes from Coverage
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Mike Pence“there's almost not a day gone by in the last four and a half years that I haven't had people in public life and everyday Americans from every background express appreciation for the role that we played four and a half years ago.”
Host / other voice“he was asked about something that Trump did. That was like truly legit bonkers and indefensible and kind of insane. And Mike Pence said, well, He was elected to be a disruptor.”
Host / other voice“I just think Mike Pence should have been better prepared for maybe the most important question at that stage of his presidential campaign.”
Host / other voice“I didn't like Mike Pence as his vice presidential candidate running mate the first time.”
Host / other voice“Mike Pence has been looking for somebody to listen to him for, you know, several years now. This would be an opportunity for Mike Pence to actually get, you know, in front of some cameras where people would actually listen to him.”
Host / other voice“it's got to be rough to be the vice president. You know, especially if you've watched the way this particular president treats people when he's done with them, including a former vice president, Mike Pence.”
Host / other voice“you had a former vice president, Mike Pence, who was, uh, sitting next to Kamala Harris, or at least he was next to her for a little while, which was interesting because I, I didn't think, you know, if his wife wasn't around he wasn't allowed to be around uh women so it was that going on”
Host / other voice“Vice President Mike Pence, I know you listen to the show. You never reach out, sir. I don't even understand what that's all about. But I do know you listen. Do you still have secret service protection? Because I don't think you do.”
Host / other voice“This administration is using their vice president a lot different than maybe the Biden administration did. Or even Donald Trump did in his first term with Mike Pence.”
Host / other voice“among the people who were there yesterday in the front pew, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, George W. Bush and his wife, former Vice President Mike Pence.”
Host / other voice“that was his presidential counsel headed by the vice president, Mike Pence, selling you the slogan, stay home, stay safe, this is a new normal, get vaxed.”
Host / other voice“somebody will actually seek to disqualify him from office for the very admissions that he made to Vice President Mike Pence that was released yesterday.”
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17 weeks · 44 episodesMike Pence is mentioned in the context of a discussion about the Secret Service during his time as Vice President. A co-host recalls being told by a Secret Service agent that he would serve as a 'human shield' for Mike Pence. This anecdote highlights the security measures in place for high-profile political figures.
Mike Pence is mentioned in relation to his former communications director, Katie Miller, who commented on allegations against Eric Swalwell. The discussion touches on the timing and intensity of these allegations, suggesting a political motive behind them. Mike Pence's name comes up in the context of the broader narrative about political scandals and accountability.
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