Apparently, enough attendees at #SBC18 were unhappy enough with Mike Pence’s speech to attract the attention of the Christian Post:
Vice President Mike Pence’s speech before the Southern Baptist Convention is being criticized by many as being too focused on politics and President Donald Trump.
At a speech before the SBC annual meeting at the Kay Bailey Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, Vice President Pence gave remarks that centered heavily on touting the Trump administration’s accomplishments.
I suspect what has happened with the Pence speech is that there were a handful of vocal objectors, but most of the attendees were fine with it. Recall this tweet:
How sad to see thousands pour out of the hall after @VP finished and it was time for the convention sermon. Wasn’t 20% of the people who stayed! #SBC18
— Tim Coleman (@TColeman6) June 13, 2018
And this:
Pence received a standing ovation.
Pastor Jack Graham tweeted, “The @VP Mike Pence is a Godly and dedicated public servant who inspired the #SBC and blessed us with words of encouragement. So very glad he honored us by coming and delivering a message that rocked the house.”
Pence … rocked the house! I have to go listen to some Janis Joplin to scour that image out of my head. Later.