I can think of no similarities between the two. Palin and Mitt, yeah, but not Pence.
Now all of a sudden he's the 2nd coming.
That's because you're an extremely prejudiced observer with a rabid hatred of Sarah Palin.
Romney and Pence both wake up every day, preen their hair in the mirror, and think, "What can I do today to fulfill my ambition of becoming President?"
When Mike Pence thinks about his plans for the 2012 election, he thinks, "What is the best way for me to become President - run now, or use the Indiana governorship as a stepping stone?"
For both of them, realizing conservative goals is at best a secondary consideration.