Letters: Haley unrealistic about Mike Pence

When Gov. Nikki Haley assured us that as vice president, Michael Pence would “fix” Washington, she failed to mention that before Pence became governor of Indiana, he served six terms in the U.S. House. During those 12 years, Mr. Pence was not able to fix anything, as he was too busy leading the religious right and tea party in their obstructionist efforts to paralyze government in every way possible. His narrow and negative approach has continued during his term as governor.

We can, of course, understand Haley’s endorsement of Pence and the nature and context of their political friendship: They take direction, instruction and funding from the same well-heeled, conservative and uncompromising sources.