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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Analyzing Donald Trump's Strategic Shift at Fox News Town Hall"

While Donald Trump's Republican rivals engaged in a fiery debate in Iowa, the former president appeared on a Fox News town hall, receiving a warm reception and minimal challenging questions. Trump's first live appearance on Fox News since 2022 was closely watched, as the network had previously instituted a soft ban against him. Moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum avoided fact-checking and allowed Trump's statements to go unchallenged. The event contrasted sharply with CNN's debate, where both candidates faced tough questioning. Trump's appearance marked the end of a pre-primary season where he refused to participate in any debates with his rivals.

via The Associated Press|

#2024-presidential-election #donald-trump #fox-news

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump Considers Primary Rival as Potential VP in 2024"

Former President Donald Trump has expressed openness to selecting some of his Republican primary rivals as his running mate or cabinet members for a potential 2024 presidential campaign. While he did not name specific candidates, Trump mentioned being impressed by certain individuals, including entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Senator Tim Scott. However, he did not explicitly confirm their inclusion in a hypothetical second Trump administration. Trump also criticized his former Vice President Mike Pence for not supporting his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

via USA TODAY|

#2024-election #cabinet-members #donald-trump

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Pence's Lackluster Fundraising Raises Concerns for 2024 Bid

Former Vice President Mike Pence's campaign and super PAC raised just $3.85 million in the second quarter of 2023, a relatively small amount compared to his Republican rivals, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, who raised over $20 million and $35 million respectively. Pence's modest fundraising numbers reflect his struggle to gain traction in the crowded GOP primary, as he currently ranks fourth in polls behind DeSantis, Trump, and biotech executive Vivek Ramaswamy. Pence's allies argue that early fundraising success does not always guarantee success in Republican primaries.

via POLITICO|

#fundraising #gop-primary #mike-pence

politics3 years ago•6 min saved

Trump's Legal Troubles Divide GOP Presidential Candidates.

Republican presidential candidates are struggling to find a clear and consistent strategy to take on frontrunner Donald Trump as his unprecedented legal troubles threaten to dominate all other issues in the 2024 presidential contest. Some Republican leaders have demonstrated a newfound willingness to criticize Trump over the seriousness of the allegations, which include mishandling government secrets that as commander in chief he was entrusted to protect. However, most of Trump’s competitors are making a risky bet that the weight of his extraordinary baggage will eventually sink his reelection bid.

via The Associated Press|

#2024-presidential-election #gop #legal-troubles