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1/11
🚨BREAKING🚨 Former Vice President Mike Pence plans to join the GOP presidential nomination race, launching his campaign with a video and a kickoff speech in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 7. Source familiar with his plans has confirmed. #2024Election
🚨BREAKING🚨 Former Vice President Mike Pence plans to join the GOP presidential nomination race, launching his campaign with a video and a kickoff speech in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 7. Source familiar with his plans has confirmed. #2024Election
2/11
The move comes as his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump, claims a majority in most national polls. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, currently in second place, will now face another high-profile contender in the field. #2024Election
The move comes as his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump, claims a majority in most national polls. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, currently in second place, will now face another high-profile contender in the field. #2024Election
3/11
Pence's challenge will be to redefine himself to GOP voters, many of whom know him primarily as Trump's VP. His conservative stance on social and economic issues is expected to set the tone for his campaign. #MikePence
Pence's challenge will be to redefine himself to GOP voters, many of whom know him primarily as Trump's VP. His conservative stance on social and economic issues is expected to set the tone for his campaign. #MikePence
4/11
Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses, known for playing a winnowing role in the nomination process, will be Pence's initial battleground. "It's a place that values Mike Pence's principles", says a person familiar with his plans. #IowaCaucuses
Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses, known for playing a winnowing role in the nomination process, will be Pence's initial battleground. "It's a place that values Mike Pence's principles", says a person familiar with his plans. #IowaCaucuses
5/11
The former VP plans to campaign in all 99 Iowa counties before the caucuses, banking on retail politicking and town hall meetings to promote his candidacy and traditional conservative principles. #IowaPolitics
The former VP plans to campaign in all 99 Iowa counties before the caucuses, banking on retail politicking and town hall meetings to promote his candidacy and traditional conservative principles. #IowaPolitics
6/11
Pence will likely have to address the rift with Trump and his decision to certify the 2020 election loss, an act that sparked outrage among pro-Trump supporters and led to the infamous Capitol attack. #Jan6
Pence will likely have to address the rift with Trump and his decision to certify the 2020 election loss, an act that sparked outrage among pro-Trump supporters and led to the infamous Capitol attack. #Jan6
7/11
Pence’s campaign hints at a departure from Trump's policies. He has unequivocally backed U.S. support for Ukraine and suggested considering cuts to Medicare and Social Security — a stance at odds with Trump’s. #PolicyDifferences
Pence’s campaign hints at a departure from Trump's policies. He has unequivocally backed U.S. support for Ukraine and suggested considering cuts to Medicare and Social Security — a stance at odds with Trump’s. #PolicyDifferences
8/11
Pence's political record boasts a dozen years in the House and four years as Indiana's governor. His track record leans heavily towards conservative social and economic issues. #MikePence
Pence's political record boasts a dozen years in the House and four years as Indiana's governor. His track record leans heavily towards conservative social and economic issues. #MikePence
9/11
Despite past disagreements, Pence's criticism of Trump has been indirect. Similarly, his approach to DeSantis, with whom he also has policy differences, notably on Ukraine, has been measured. #GOPRace
Despite past disagreements, Pence's criticism of Trump has been indirect. Similarly, his approach to DeSantis, with whom he also has policy differences, notably on Ukraine, has been measured. #GOPRace
10/11
With other contenders such as Chris Christie and Doug Burgum poised to join the race, Pence's entry adds yet another layer of complexity to the nomination process. Winning would be an improbable comeback for Pence. #2024Election
With other contenders such as Chris Christie and Doug Burgum poised to join the race, Pence's entry adds yet another layer of complexity to the nomination process. Winning would be an improbable comeback for Pence. #2024Election
11/11
Pence will officially announce his candidacy on his 64th birthday, June 7, in Des Moines, further emphasizing the significance of Iowa's role in the nomination process. #2024Election #Pence2024
Pence will officially announce his candidacy on his 64th birthday, June 7, in Des Moines, further emphasizing the significance of Iowa's role in the nomination process. #2024Election #Pence2024
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