If the VP wants to remain friends with Carlson, an individual who is thoroughly evil and full of hate for our country, for millions of Christians and, of course, Jews, and who is openly and publicly diabolical with his selection of guests and messaging, not to mention has made the most vile personal attacks against our president, then the VP will have to run for the GOP nomination with that anchor around his neck.  He will have to defend it over and over again, as will his most vocal supporters.  Should he receive the nomination, it will only get worse.  But it's up to him.  President Trump made his decision long ago, and publicly condemned Carlson.  It's not about loyalty.  It's about right versus wrong and on what basis friendships are built.  Yes, the VP will be judged, at least in part, by his very close association with Carlson, as all politicians are examined.  To be clear, most Americans do not tolerate the kind of shockingly radical and evil views held by Carlson.  They certainly do not befriend such people.  The likes of Carlson are not new to our politics.