At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave speeches that provided a glimpse into the potential 2024 Republican nomination race. Trump offered his usual rhetoric, while DeSantis took a more measured approach. Meanwhile, on "Face the Nation," a variety of guests discussed the current state of the Republican Party, as it struggles to define itself in the face of a growing list of issues on Capitol Hill. It remains to be seen how the 2024 Republican nomination race will play out, but Trump and DeSantis’s CPAC speeches have provided a glimpse into the potential future of the party.
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has declared that Donald Trump will not be the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nominee. Sununu, who is expected to announce his own presidential run, said Trump is "in the race" but will not be the nominee. He believes there is a "vast majority" of the party looking for an alternative and that there is "a lot of opportunity" to bring the Republican Party forward without Trump.
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that he will not challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. In an op-ed for The New York Times, Hogan wrote that he was more concerned with the future of the Republican Party than his own future within the party. Hogan, who was a vocal critic of Trump during his time as Governor, has remained active in Republican politics since leaving office, speaking out against Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Sunday that he will not be running for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. Hogan had been seriously considering a run, but ultimately decided that the stakes were too high to risk helping former President Donald Trump recapture the nomination. He said that he cares deeply about the country and his party, but ultimately decided that he would not be a candidate for the Republican nomination. His decision leaves the Republican field wide open for the 2024 election.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that he will not be running for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this week, Donald Trump topped the straw poll of declared and likely 2024 presidential candidates with 62% of the vote. Hogan is still considering how to help the Republican party, such as speaking engagements and fundraising, and is heading to Iowa later this month. The CPAC straw poll results may not reflect the actual outcome of the 2024 Republican presidential primary.
Former President Donald Trump has called for Republicans to change their thinking on early and mail-in voting, as well as to protect Social Security and Medicare, in order to prevent losses in future elections. His comments come after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently retreated from past votes and comments in favor of raising the retirement age and privatizing Social Security and Medicare, and were met with cheers from the audience. It remains to be seen whether Trump’s call will be heeded.
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor, has urged potential Republican presidential candidates to make up their minds quickly when it comes to running for the White House in 2024. She currently leads the polls for the nomination with an average of 44%, and her message of decisiveness is sure to resonate with many potential candidates. Former President Donald Trump is set to address the Club for Growth donor retreat in Palm Beach, Florida, this Saturday, while other potential contenders such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence have already spoken at the retreat.
The Texas Republican Party has voted to censure second-term Congressman Tony Gonzales for breaking with the party in several votes, citing Rule 44 of the Republican Party of Texas. The censure is the latest in a series of moves by the Texas Republican Party to punish members who break with the party line, and serves as a reminder that the party is serious about enforcing its principles and priorities.