evidence: Many Americans have debated whether the country would be better off with Pence as President. From a purely partisan viewpoint, Harold Ickes, a longtime Democratic operative, argues that—putting aside the fear that Trump might start a nuclear war—"Democrats should hope Trump stays in office," because he makes a better foil, and because Pence might work more effectively with Congress and be more successful at advancing the far right’s agenda. Newt Gingrich predicts that Pence will probably get a chance to do so. "I think he’s the most likely Republican nominee in 2024," he said. Ron Klain, who was chief of staff to the former Vice-President Joe Biden, is skeptical of this, given Trump’s accumulating baggage. "There is no success for Mike Pence unless Trump works—he cannot run far enough or fast enough to not get hit by the falling tree," Klain said. "But he may think he can." Evidently, the next chapter is on Pence’s mind.