Calm, disciplined, and tight. Four years ago at Virginia’s Longwood University, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence demonstrated his debate chops and helped rebalance President Trump’s awkwardly flailing campaign.

While Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine unloaded reams of opposition research on everything from abortion to Trump’s taxes in a scattershot approach, Pence parried and pivoted his way through the chaotic 90-minute confrontation.

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