Cry me a River 4102. If RP gets in he won’t be obliging any “deep state”. That commitment to the position would make him a target and I’m sure he realizes it. Your analogy to Trump makes no sense. DJ having to deal with adversity doesn’t exclude him running again for potus and that same adversity awaits anyone else on the ticket. Whomever is offered and accepts the candidacy for VP will be fully aware of the battle that awaits. Anyone any sex any color any anything. Just because a fight is coming doesn’t mean the qualified should not run for office.
Colossians 3:17 (New King James Version) "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
