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"Meanwhile, the goal of meeting with Pence was to make sure they are all on the same page, since the vice president will be presiding over the proceedings and will have to rule on various objections and procedural issues."
Prepping the "judge" as to what he should decide before the case. Definitely seems like what the Founders had in mind for checks and balances.