Mike Pence put the NFL controversy back in the headlines—right where Donald Trump wants it

As far as dumb stunts go, this one was pretty smart: Vice President Mike Pence put the ball through the uprights, and got the NFL protest controversy back into U.S. headlines over the weekend for his boss. Pence, as you’ve probably already read, went to ostensibly watch an Indianapolis Colts game, but left after some players on the visiting San Francisco 49ers team knelt during the national Anthem. 

The stunt—all indications are that Pence attended the game with the sole intention of leaving at the first sign of protest—took what was becoming a waning story, and jammed it squarely back atop the national consciousness.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Mike Pence put the NFL controversy back in the headlines—right where Donald Trump wants it