# 7 Jan 2021 and beyond - the aftermath of the storming of the Capitol

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**Created:** [January 8, 2021, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-jan-2021-and-beyond-the-aftermath-of-the-storming-of-the-capitol/930020 "2021-01-08T10:28:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 8, 2021, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-jan-2021-and-beyond-the-aftermath-of-the-storming-of-the-capitol/930020/42 "2021-01-08T16:57:19Z")

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> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#):
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> I think a large part of the reason for Pence’s anger is that his wife and daughter were at the Capitol Wednesday, and they were hiding while protesters were loudly chanting his name as they tried to hunt him down so they could lynch him.

Posted elsewhere earlier this morning:

> [@Would ex-President Trump run in 2024?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-ex-president-trump-run-in-2024/840373/30):
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> With the recent happenings, I hope if Trump does run in 2024, every potential running mate who wouldn’t be toxic in a national election would be smart enough to realize that everyone – yes, even them – will eventually be tossed under the bus and tell him to fuck off.

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