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Many Republicans are using the holidays to plan for the 2022 midterm elections , especially Trump and other Republicans considering running for president in 2024. There are many would-be Republican presidential candidates, but they are running in Trump's shadow.
While many Republicans are taking the actions expected of a presidential candidate: high-profile speeches, book tours, political organizing, media interviews and trips to primary states such as Iowa and New Hampshire, they have declined to say if Will they challenge Trump directly if he decides to run? Like most political professionals, they are waiting to see what happens.
According to Yahoo News, current possible non-Trump candidates include Mike Pence , Chris Christie , Mike Pompeo and Nikki Haley , as well as Republican governors such as Ron · DeSantis et al.
"There are a lot of people who want Trump to run again," said Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist who opposes Trump. "If Trump runs, many Republicans may not run. So if Trump doesn't run, how many people will run? In this regard, Longwell said, a lot of people.
ago Vice President Mike Pence
Former Vice President Mike Pence may be the most active non-Trump candidate despite his falling out with Trump
He will give a speech against abortion next week. The Queen, The U.S. Supreme Court will hold a hearing on the abortion issue on December 8. He has two activities scheduled: one is to give a speech criticizing Biden ’s economic plan, and the other is to raise funds for the state Republican Party. Speaking at the event.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
Former New Jersey governor and occasional Trump adviser, Christie is promoting his presidential ambitions with a proven strategy: a book tour. .
Christie, the first presidential candidate to back Trump after dropping out of the race in 2016, has given mixed signals about whether he will run against the former president. "We'll see," Christie told CNN. See who he is, what he says, how he acts. "In 2021, it would be foolish to predict what will happen in 2024," he added. "
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
As early as March this year, the Fox News host asked Pompeo if he would run for president if Trump did not run. Pompeo said: "I have always been prepared. Well prepared for a great battle. My goal is to stick with it.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is perhaps the most prominent Republican governor to consider a presidential run. The former congressman has expressed his views on the coronavirus The Florida governor has been particularly outspoken about the pandemic and opposed the Biden administration's mask and vaccine requirements
The Florida governor is scoring high in presidential polls, even though he and his aides are reluctant as he runs for re-election in 2022. Talking about 2024.
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley
Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, who served as Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, talks about Trump and her own future candidates. The qualification sends mixed signals.
Last October, she told the Wall Street Journal : “I want to talk to him (Trump) and see what his plans are. I'll tell him my plan. We will work together.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan
If Hogan takes the plunge, he will be a rare Republican candidate: a critic of Trump. Hogan has often criticized Trump's attacks on fellow Republicans.
Hogan is one of the few Republicans who has said he wouldn't mind directly challenging Trump if he decided to run.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz
Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he is waiting to see how the situation develops.
A lot depends on Trump, he said.
On CBS 's show, Cruz said, "I don't know what's going to happen in 2024," adding that Trump "is going to have to make a choice, first of all, whether he's going to run or not." I Think that if he chooses to run, he will be very, very powerful.
Will Trump run?
Of course, not all candidates will end up running, and probably no more than half will take the plunge. Many are likely to seek the vice presidency. All of these would-be candidates
A recent national poll from Marquette Law School found that 60% of Republicans want Trump to run for president again. 40% of Republican Party members do not want him to run again
But among all potential voters, only 28% want to see Trump run for president again, while 71% do not want to see him run again. While Trump may now be the favorite for the Republican nomination, analysts say a lot could change before the primary votes are cast in early 2024.
For one thing, Trump is under investigation by New York prosecutors. His various financial dealings; on the other hand, he also put pressure on state officials in Georgia to change the election results
However, Republican strategist Scott Jennings said: "My guess. Yes, if Trump becomes the nominee, it will be difficult for any non-Trump challenger to defeat the former president.
Jennings said: "At this point, I don't think there is any chance." “But there’s a long way between now and then. ”
(Source: APD News)
