FiveThirtyEight Politics
The GOP Field Gets Crowded
Jun 5, 2023
In this podcast, the crew discusses the entry of Chris Christie, Mike Pence, and Doug Bergam into the Republican presidential nomination race. They also analyze the criteria for the first primary debate and the recent suspension of the debt ceiling. Additionally, they discuss the declining favorability of Mike Pence among Republicans and explore the background and potential focus of Doug Bergam as a candidate. The use of polling as a determining factor for debate participation is also discussed.
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- Former Vice President Mike Pence's favorability among Republicans has significantly declined since January 6, which may present a challenge for his potential presidential campaign.
- Chris Christie may face difficulties in his potential campaign if he chooses to criticize Donald Trump, as Trump remains popular among Republican voters.
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Mike Pence's Declining Favorability Among Republicans
Former Vice President Mike Pence's favorability among Republicans has significantly declined since January 6, with only 38% of Republicans having a favorable opinion of him. This may present a challenge for his potential presidential campaign, as he would need to overcome the strong support for Donald Trump among the Republican base.
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