Mike Pence has launched his bid for the 2024 Republican Party presidential nomination with an emotional video, becoming the first vice president in modern history to take on his former vice president.
The clip, posted to his Twitter account on Wednesday morning, highlights how his Irish immigrant family “have been living the American dream” while aiming for President “Joe Biden and the radical left to transform the country at home and abroad.” weakens”.
“I believe in the American people and I believe that God is not done with America.” Together we can bring this country back and the best days are yet to come for the greatest nation on earth! #Pence2024,” he wrote along with the video on Twitter.
In the clip to officially launch his campaign, Pence vowed, “The best days of the world’s greatest nation are yet to come.”
“Different times call for different leadership,” Pence says in the video, which was released via Fox News and Twitter hours before a launch event in Des Moines.
Mike Pence has launched his bid for the 2024 Republican Party presidential nomination with an emotional video, becoming the first vice president in modern history to take on his former vice president
“Today our party and our country need a leader who, as Lincoln said, appeals to the better angels of our nature.”
Mike Pence’s Presidential Election Address in full:
The land of unlimited possibilities. Lighthouse of Democracy. The shining city on a hill. Land of the free, home of the brave. The United States of America.
As a son of the heartland, grandson of an Irish immigrant, these aren’t just words. My family lived the American dream. I have had the privilege of serving in Congress, as Governor, and as your Vice President, and I will always be proud of the progress we have made together for a stronger, more prosperous America.
But today our country is in big trouble. President Joe Biden and the far left have weakened America at home and abroad. The American dream is being destroyed by galloping inflation, wages are falling and a recession is looming. Our southern border is under siege and the enemies of freedom are on the rise around the world. Worse still, timeless American values are being attacked more than ever.
We’re better than that. We can change this country. But different times call for different leadership. Today our party and our country need a leader who, as Lincoln said, appeals to “the better angels of our nature.”
I have long believed that much is asked of those to whom much is given. My family and I have been blessed beyond measure with the opportunity to serve this nation and it would be easy to remain on the sidelines.
But that’s not how I was brought up. Today I announce before God and my family that I am running for President of the United States.
We can take this country back, we can defend our nation and secure our borders, we can revitalize our economy and put our nation back on track to a balanced project, defend our liberties and give Americans a new start in life.
President Reagan described the city as a “shining city on the hill”. And most importantly, he called on Americans to be optimistic and believe in themselves again. believe in each other.
Every time our nation has produced a leadership that has called this country to do hard things, the American people have always risen to the challenge. And we will do it again. We only need a government as good as our people to do this.
I believe in the American people. And I have faith. God is not finished with America, and together we can bring this country back, and the best days – for the greatest nation on earth – are yet to come.
Godd bless you. And God bless the United States of America.
While it “would be easy to stay on the sidelines,” he adds, “that’s not how I was raised.” So today, before God and my family, I announce that I am running for President of the United States.”
Pence highlighted his background, saying he was “a son of the heartland, grandson of an Irish immigrant”.
That’s why he said, “My family has lived the American Dream.” “I’ve had the great honor of serving in Congress, as Governor and your Vice President, and I will always be proud of the progress we’ve made together for a stronger, more prosperous.” made America.”
He then took aim at Biden and the Democratic Party, saying, “Today, our country is in deep trouble.” President Joe Biden and the far left have weakened America at home and abroad. The American dream is being destroyed by galloping inflation, wages are falling and a recession is looming.
“Our southern border is under siege, and the enemies of liberty are on the rise around the world, and worse, timeless American values are being attacked like never before.”
“We’re better than that,” he added.
Pence is pinning his hopes on the Iowa presidency as he hosts an event today in Des Moines to launch his campaign for the Republican nomination.
Pence and his advisors see Iowa — the state that will cast the first votes on the Republican nomination calendar — as key to his possible path to the nomination.
His caucus-attendants include a large segment of evangelical Christian voters who they believe represent a natural constituency for Pence.
They also believe that Pence, who represented Indiana in Congress and as governor, is a good personality who fits in well with the Midwestern state.
His campaign will also test the party’s appetite for a socially conservative, soft-spoken and deeply religious candidate who denounces the populist trend that has swept through his party under former President Donald Trump.
And it remains to be seen if Pence still has a political future after Jan. 6, 2021, as a large segment of GOP voters still believe Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was stolen and that Pence had the power to end the reject results.
Pence faces major challenges.
He’s entering the race as one of the most prominent Republican candidates in a crowded Republican field now joined by Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie includes former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
But Pence – viewed by Trump critics as an accomplice in his most untenable acts and vilified as a traitor by Trump loyalists – also has highly unfavorable reviews.
A CNN poll conducted last month found that 45% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents said they would not support Pence under any circumstances. Only 16% said the same about Trump.
Pence’s favor has also declined in Iowa, according to a The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll.
Shortly after leaving office, in June 2021, 86% of Republicans in Iowa said they had a positive opinion of Pence.
However, the registry’s Iowa survey in March showed that number had dropped to 66%.
The poll also found that Pence received higher negative ratings than all other candidates polled, including Trump and DeSantis, with 26% of Republicans polled saying they had a “rather” or “very” negative opinion of him.
And just 58% of evangelicals in Iowa said they were positive about Pence — a particularly disappointing number considering the strategy of his campaign.
But Pence, who has visited Iowa more than a dozen times since leaving office, has also received a warm welcome from constituents on his trips.
During a weekend “Roast and Ride” event that drew a long list of 2024 contestants, Pence stood out as the only contestant to actually mount a Harley and take part in the event’s annual motorcycle ride.
Pictured: Mike Pence performing at a ‘Roast and Ride’ event over the weekend
At the event, which drew a long list of 2024 contestants, Pence stood out as the only contestant to actually mount a Harley (pictured) and take part in the event’s annual motorcycle ride
When he came to a barbecue on the state festival grounds, he walked effortlessly from table to table, greeted those present warmly and chatted with them.
But skepticism about Pence remains among many Republican voters who cling to the persistent conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was stolen.
Many believe Pence was involved in the conspiracy to deny Trump a second term because he opposed Trump’s pressure campaign to turn down the electoral college vote when he was chairing a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump’s supporters violently stormed the building.
Some rioters even threatened to kill Pence.
Pence advisers say they recognize the challenge and want to explain directly to voters that Pence performed his constitutional duty and in his ceremonial role never had the power to influence the vote.
“I think that’s something you have to go straight through,” said his longtime adviser Marc Short.
Beyond Jan. 6, his team sees its primary goal as reintroducing Pence into a country that mostly knows him as Trump’s second-in-command.
Wanting to remind voters of his time as congressional leader and as governor, they plan a campaign filled with city hall visits, house parties, and visits to local diners and pizza ranch restaurants — more intimate places that will help voters get to know him personally.
“People have seen Mike Pence, the vice president. “I think what people are going to see is Mike Pence the person,” said Todd Hudson, the speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives and a longtime Pence friend who has pledged to help liaise with state legislators. “I’m so excited for people to meet the Mike Pence that I know, who’s funny, who’s just a wonderful person… the more relaxed Mike Pence.”
Reed believes there is a strong desire in the party for a candidate like Pence, who espouses a Reagan-style conservatism, including traditional social values, restrictive foreign policy, and small-government economics.
“We believe this nomination race will be an epic battle for the heart and soul of the conservative, traditional wing of the Republican Party.” And Pence will be campaigning as a classic conservative. “His credentials are second to none,” he said.
Contrary to Trump and DeSantis, Pence has argued that Social Security and Medicare cuts must be the order of the day, and has criticized those who have wondered why the US should keep sending aid to Ukraine to counter Russian aggression.
“We’re not going to try to trump Trump Pence.” “Everyone else is,” Reed said. “Pence is the only candidate not running for Vice President of Trump.”
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Who is Mike Pence, Republican Presidential nominee for 2024?
Former Vice President Mike Pence has officially announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, setting him up for a battle with the man he once stood by at his side – former President Donald Trump.
Here are some facts about Pence’s life and career:
A social conservative and former radio host
Pence, who turns 64 on Wednesday, was a Democrat in his youth. During his college days, he became disillusioned with the party and, inspired by former President Ronald Reagan, switched to the Republican Party. He also became an evangelical Christian.
After losing two bids for US Congressman in 1988 and 1990, Pence worked as a conservative talk show host before running for Congress again in 2000, this time winning a seat in the US House of Representatives.
Governor of Indiana
Pence served in the House of Representatives until 2013, rising through the ranks until he became a member of the Chamber’s Republican leadership and was considered a staunch Conservative.
He ran for governor of Indiana in 2012, narrowly won the election, and took office in January 2013. As governor, Pence pursued a tax cut and social conservative agenda, including measures to limit abortion.
Trump’s Vice President
Pence dropped his candidacy for re-election as governor in 2016 to become Trump’s running mate.
Trump’s choice of Pence in 2016 was widely viewed as a move to solidify support among Christian conservatives.
Their relationship remained stable throughout Trump’s many scandals in office, with Pence demonstrating utmost loyalty throughout Trump’s four-year tenure. He repeatedly defended Trump or simply remained silent.
Divide over 2020 election results
Pence came under tremendous pressure from Trump to reverse his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden when Congress confirmed the election results on Jan. 6, 2021. As Vice President, Pence oversaw certification in his ceremonial role as President of the Senate.
Pence refused to obey Trump’s order, drawing the wrath of Trump and his supporters, who stormed the Capitol that day and some threatened to kill Pence.
In March, Pence condemned Trump’s role in the riots and the threat it posed.
“His reckless words endangered my family and everyone in the Capitol that day, and I know history will hold Donald Trump accountable,” Pence said.
wooing evangelicals
Pence will focus much of his efforts in the coming months in Iowa, where the Republican nominating contest begins next year.
Iowa has a significant number of evangelical voters among its Republican constituents. Pence is hoping a strong showing there will give him momentum and catapult him into the competition.
Reporting by Portal