One bit of news from the VP debate was that Pence, like his boss, refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power. That makes this story all the more disturbing (and it’s already disturbing as hell). 13 charged in militia plan to kidnap Gov. Whitmer as hostage, overthrow Michigan government, feds say. Even if Trump gets the boot, we’re gonna be dealing with these jackboots for a long time.

+ Reuters: Cellphones in hand, ‘Army for Trump’ readies poll watching operation.