They can be given a temporary pass if they do things right but never, ever trust them.
The problem is that there are powers higher than them that can and will control their actions by threats or blackmail...even those you mentioned above. If squeaky clean Pence can be turned...
Well then what do you make of Rand Paul, Steve Scalise, Noem, Sarah Palin and Lauren Boebert?
None are to be trusted. None.
They can be given a temporary pass if they do things right but never, ever trust them.
The problem is that there are powers higher than them that can and will control their actions by threats or blackmail...even those you mentioned above. If squeaky clean Pence can be turned...
I also trusted Pence. Looking back, I have to wonder if the fly knew something I didn't.