He refused to subvert the vote only because he couldn't subvert it.

I don't doubt that he'd have been perfectly fine with throwing the election to Trump if he could have, if for no reason other than to ensure his position as front runner to succeed him when his second term ended.

From your linked article...
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If there’s an argument against Trump’s removal from office, [Pence] alone is it.
Never trust anyone who looks like se scrubs hir face with Brillo!


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