The Republican Bench For 2024 – By stevegruber.com (Lifezette) / Dec 1 2020
We’ve got some pretty good current junior varsity.
When pundits and analysts think of 2024 with or without Trump, they think of Nikki Haley, Kristi Noem, Mike Pence, and Ted Cruz. Noem is a newcomer, but is so telegenic, did superbly on the virus, and is such a natural star she has been promoted to varsity. But who are the dark horses? Who could emerge out of a post-Trump party, challenge the president in the primaries, or accept a veep nomination from Trump? Here are some possibilities.
Senator John Thune of South Dakota- Number three in the Senate GOP, Thune combines an MGM casting image with a solid conservative voting record. He’s the right age, about 60, and is an excellent communicator.
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida- Having Florida in your pocket going into the primary season is not a bad way to start. DeSantis is popular and youthful. He’s built a nice coalition in Florida that is a model for the rest of the party. Republicans also usually prefer governors over senators as their presidential nominees, as governors have run something other than their mouths.
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