Happy Wednesday! The vice presidency is largely a ceremonial job. Yes, there are constitutional responsibilities but often the vice president finds himself filling in for the president or working to advance his agenda. In the case of Vice President Mike Pence, it’s also his job to be a punching bag. In recent months, Pence has repeatedly found himself an even-tempered target for prominent Republicans needing to vent about President Donald Trump’s unorthodox style. [Politico]
Topping the news: Following an emotion packed debate, the Utah House passed a bill to increase the state’s hate crime law in order to make it more expansive and enforceable.