The “Who is running in 2024?” tea leaves thread

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Look at this scumbag: https://twitter.com/ccadelago/status/1591168202549395456?cxt=HHwWgIDUrZjD-5QsAAA...

Are Democrats really this f**king dumb?

Never liked Terry McAwful; he's a crook.

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This is the first I'm hearing of Asa Hutchinson.

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Trump announced.

I don't see how he loses against anyone but Desantis, and that's with a concerted effort against him. The monster has been created and allowed to roam unchecked for too long for there to be a viable candidate against him. Can't naysay him too hard or you alienate the base.

A lot can happen in two years; in 2014, I thought Rand Paul was gonna be a frontrunner and never even considered Trump.

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Pence's non-profit hires Ali Kjergaard, a spokesman for Ben Sasse. Also, he's heading back to New Hampshire in the New Year.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is building out his political staff, the latest indication that he’s prepping a White House bid that will pit him against his former boss, ex-President Donald Trump.

Ali Kjergaard, a spokesperson for outgoing Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, has been tapped to serve as communications director for Advancing American Freedom, a Pence-aligned non-profit organization that is serving as the former vice president’s campaign-in-waiting. Those familiar with the hiring process say two additional communications officials are expected to be added sometime early next year. Pence’s team is also looking to bring on fundraising aides.


The staffing additions are the latest step Pence has taken toward launching a 2024 bid. Last week, he released a memoir and made an appearance at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas, an event that attracted a handful of prospective presidential aspirants. The former vice president spent the last year campaigning across the country for Republican candidates in the midterm election – including in early GOP nominating states like Iowa and New Hampshire.


Pence is expected to continue his political travel into the new year, with a trip to New Hampshire among the potential stops. A Christian evangelical, Pence is also slated to embark on a tour of mega-churches.

So far, the Pence operation totals around two dozen staff and consultants, a group that includes his former chief of staff, Marc Short, and former press secretary, Devin O’Malley, and a veteran GOP strategist, Chip Saltsman. All three are likely to play roles in a 2024 bid.

I truly do not understand Pence's logic. He is well hated by MAGA Republicans, who happen to be most of the Republican electorate. Pence would be lucky to get 1%

Suppose Trump doesn't run. DeSantis, Hawley, Cruz are more likely. But lets say Pence somehow becomes the nominee.

Trump hates Pence with a passion. You think Trump will support him? He'll tell his base to stay home or vote third party.

Surely Pence knows this?

I think it depends on if DeSantis runs; a quick glance at some opinion polling shows Mike Pence in third place, so if DeSantis doesn't run Mike becomes the go to choice to block Trump's nomination.