A Washington Post reporter's claim that Vice President Mike Pence never eats alone with a woman who is not his wife has drawn a storm of criticism from opponents but praise from evangelicals.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary President Daniel Akin responded that he has made the same commitment to his wife Charlotte while Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma executive director Anthony Jordan said he "applaud[s]" the vice president.
A March 28 profile of Pence's wife Karen by Post reporter Ashley Parker noted highlights of the Pences' 32-year marriage, including their Christian faith and a 2002 claim by Mike Pence "that he never eats alone with a woman other than his wife and that he won't attend events featuring alcohol without her by his side, either."...
