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.
Chris Christie's Hurdles in Criticizing Trump
Chris Christie, despite his reputation as a strong attacker, may face difficulties in his potential campaign if he chooses to criticize Donald Trump. Trump remains popular among Republican voters, and Christie's attacks may not resonate as well as they did against other candidates in the past.
Doug Bergam's Advantage as a Billionaire
Doug Bergam, as a billionaire, has a significant financial advantage in the campaign. He has the ability to self-fund his campaign and spend money on advertisements, which can potentially increase his recognition and impact his polling numbers.
The Challenge of Meeting Poll Criteria
The polling criteria set by the Republican National Committee may pose challenges for the candidates. The criteria require polls with larger sample sizes and likely voter screens, which may limit the number of polls that qualify. This could make it harder for candidates to meet the polling threshold for participating in debates.
By the end of this week, the number of major candidates running for the Republican presidential nomination is expected to grow to nine. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum are all expected to jump into the race this week. In this installment of the podcast, the crew discusses how these candidates might shape the race.
Also, the Republican National Committee announced the date and criteria for the first primary debate last Friday. The polling criteria are pretty notable, as there may not be that many polls that actually qualify. So is that a good or bad use of polling? And over the weekend, President Biden signed into law a suspension of the debt ceiling through January 2025 along with some cuts to federal spending.