Former Vice President Mike Pence received a warm reception Wednesday on Capitol Hill from GOP lawmakers who applauded him for fulfilling his constitutional role in certifying the results of the 2020 election.
The scene was different the night before in neighboring Maryland when voters nominated state Del. Dan Cox as the GOP gubernatorial nominee who had former President Donald Trump’s full-throated endorsement, rejected the 2020 election results and rebuked Mr. Pence as a “traitor” on Jan. 6.
The split-screen was a jarring reminder of the political crosswinds and fierce tug-of-war within the Republican Party that may not be settled until Mr.