The Latest: Trump aide says Kaine 'acted like he had a tic'

Associated PressOctober 5, 2016

ricky l7 seconds ago

Republican Mike Pence was calm and steady in the face of Democrat Tim Kaine's fiery and frequent challenges. But when it came to defending Donald Trump, Pence dodged, sidestepped or was silent about some of his running mate's most provocative words.

Kaine aggressively pressured Pence Tuesday night to vouch for Trump throughout the 90-minute debate, often citing the brash businessman's own words. Pence defended Trump's tax history, but maneuvered around criticism of Trump's demeaning comments about women, his public doubting of President Barack Obama's citizenship and broader questions about temperament.

"I can't imagine how Governor Pence can defend the insult-driven, me-first style of Donald Trump," said Kaine, the Virginia senator and Hillary Clinton's No. 2.

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Yes Donald Trump is indefensible.

It is very tough for Pence to defend Donald Trump's excess because by defending Donald Trump's excess will make Pence look like an equally bad guy - the like of Donald Trump.

"Podesta said Pence came off as a reasonable and likeable guy, but seemed like he was more focused on his own presidential prospects in 2020 than on Trump's in 2016."

Yes Pence should kick Donald Trump aside for this 2016 election and concentrate on his bid for 2020.