While Pence’s view may have tilted harder to the right than those of most Americans, his presence on the ticket comforted conservatives who were uneasy with Trump’s more liberal history. "On social issues, I don't think you get more conservative than these two," says Larry Sabato, director of the UVA Center for Politics. He questions how Pence would enforce policies that run counter to his beliefs—like existing abortion laws—if he were to succeed Trump. And he doubted the Second Lady would be a softening influence. "Karen Pence is much more conservative than Laura Bush. She's more conservative...