As the United States gears up for another presidential election in 2024, the Republican party has already begun looking for their potential nominee. With the current president, Joe Biden, expected to run for re-election, the GOP is preparing for a competitive race. Here is a look at the top potential candidates for the Republican nomination in 2024.[0]
Leading the pack is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has been generating a lot of buzz in recent months. DeSantis has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and has implemented many conservative policies in his state. He has also gained national attention for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has earned him praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats.
DeSantis has been actively campaigning and has garnered support from several influential Republicans. According to his campaign, he has backing from more than three-dozen state lawmakers in Iowa and 50 in New Hampshire, as well as dozens more in Michigan, Oklahoma, and his home state of Florida. He has also received endorsements from 99 Florida state lawmakers, 50 New Hampshire state legislators, and 37 Iowa state legislators.
DeSantis’ supporters believe that he is the only candidate who can defeat President Biden and deliver on a bold conservative agenda.[1] He has been praised for his pro-business policies, his support for the Second Amendment, and his opposition to critical race theory. However, he has also faced criticism for his handling of the pandemic, particularly his decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions early in Florida.
Another potential candidate for the Republican nomination is former President Donald Trump. Trump has been a dominant force in the GOP since his election in 2016 and still commands a large following. Although he lost the 2020 election to Biden, he has continued to claim that the election was stolen from him and has been rallying his supporters to his cause.
Despite losing the election, Trump remains a potent force in the Republican party and is still widely popular among GOP voters. He has been holding rallies and making public appearances, fueling speculation that he may run for president again in 2024. However, he has not yet announced his candidacy.
Other potential candidates for the Republican nomination include Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Tim Scott of South Carolina, and Marco Rubio of Florida, as well as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Vice President Mike Pence. Each of these candidates has their own strengths and weaknesses and will have to work hard to gain the support of the Republican base.
The 2024 presidential election is still several years away, but the race for the Republican nomination is already heating up. With several high-profile candidates vying for the nomination, the GOP has a lot to consider. Only time will tell who will come out on top, but one thing is for sure – the race for the White House is sure to be a contentious one.
0. “Ron DeSantis 2024 voters say they’re tired of Trump, angry at Fauci” The Washington Post, 25 Jun. 2023, https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2023/06/25/ron-desantis-voters-election-2024/
1. “DeSantis draws a crowd at North Augusta campaign event” WRDW, 22 Jun. 2023, https://www.wrdw.com/2023/06/22/desantis-picks-up-sc-endorsements-ahead-north-augusta-visit/
