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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pence's Refusal to Endorse Trump: A Constitutional Stand"

Former Vice President Mike Pence stated that his decision not to endorse former President Trump's reelection campaign is based on Trump's actions on Jan. 6, as well as his departure from conservative principles such as fiscal responsibility, sanctity of life, and American leadership. Pence also cited Trump's recent policy reversals as contributing to his decision. While Pence forgave Trump for pressuring him during the election certification, he emphasized the importance of upholding the constitution and declined to directly answer whether he would vote for Trump.

via The Hill|

#conservative-principles #donald-trump #endorsement

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Pence Takes Stronger Stance Against Trump's Departure from Conservative Principles.

Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized former President Donald Trump's position on abortion and the national debt, accusing him of drifting away from conservative principles. Pence said Trump has been walking away from a clear commitment to the right to life and that the Republican Party needs to be the party of growth and fiscal responsibility and reform. Trump's spokesperson responded by saying that the former president is proud of his historic accomplishments, including remaking the federal judiciary and appointing three Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe.

via NBC News|

#abortion #conservative-principles #donald-trump

politics3 years ago•7 min saved

Trump's Legal Troubles and Controversies Continue to Mount.

Former President Donald Trump lashes out at his enemies, including Joe Biden, the federal indictment against him, and Fox News, accusing the network of abandoning him. Meanwhile, fellow Republicans are torn over how to respond to Trump's federal charges, and some voters in early-primary Iowa are tiring of the spectacle and investigations that always seem to trail him. Despite the indictment, Trump is still cruising in the polls, retaining majority support in the Republican party and leading his closest rival, Florida governor Ron DeSantis, by at least 30 points in three major national polls.

via The Independent|

#2024-election #conservative-principles #donald-trump

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Vivek Ramaswamy discusses "America First" agenda on "This Week"

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said that the "America First" agenda does not belong to former President Donald Trump and pledged to take that agenda even further. Ramaswamy's longshot bid is rooted in conservative principles, and he has risen to modest media fame in recent years as a champion of the political right. He entered the race in February as the first millennial ever to run for president.

via The Hill|

#america-first #conservative-principles #politics

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Mike Pence to Enter 2024 Presidential Race, Warns Against Populism

Former Vice President Mike Pence called for avoiding the “siren song of populism” in the 2024 presidential election ahead of his own expected announcement that he is joining the race. Pence said Republicans must offer the country a positive vision for the country “grounded in conservative principles” and be willing to “speak hard truths.” A source familiar with Pence’s plans has said he plans to announce his bid for president next week during a CNN town hall event, following months of hints and speculation that he would throw his hat in the ring.

via The Hill|

#2024-presidential-election #conservative-principles #gop

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

DeSantis accused of being a "Trump Lite" and changing his stance.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has accused former President Donald Trump of "moving to the left" and being a different person than when he first ran for office. DeSantis, who is running for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, claimed that he is more conservative than Trump and that the former president's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic was a mistake. Trump is currently leading in polls for the Republican nomination, with DeSantis in second place.

via The Independent|

#2024-presidential-election #conservative-principles #donald-trump

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

DeSantis's Controversial Run for Republican Candidacy.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is challenging Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination, accused the former president of abandoning right-wing principles and running to the left. DeSantis criticized Trump's conservative credentials on issues such as Social Security and abortion, saying that he is a different guy today than when he was running in 2015 and 2016. Despite trailing Trump in primary surveys, DeSantis is regularly coming in second place. Trump wasted no time going on the offensive himself, calling DeSantis' Twitter launch a "DISASTER."

via The Hill|

#2024-election #conservative-principles #donald-trump

politics3 years ago•6 min saved

The ongoing battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney in Florida.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ongoing feud with Disney over the company's opposition to a law limiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools has some fellow Republicans questioning his priorities. DeSantis has made his fight with Disney a core part of his political identity, but critics say he's spending too much time battling Florida's biggest name in tourism instead of addressing more pressing issues like massive flooding and gasoline shortages. DeSantis' potential Republican presidential rivals are also criticizing his actions, saying they are at odds with conservative principles of limited government.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#conservative-principles #disney #florida