Although a single candidate has yet to declare they are running for president in 2024, and in fact quite a few have denied it, this article on FiveThirtyEight.com argues that some potential presidential hopefuls are already engaged in activities fall in line with typical “invisible primary” patterns. They point to visits to the early primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire by Gov. Kristi Noem and Sen. Tom Cotton as examples, as well as to speeches made at CPAC. Also among those to give speeches at CPAC were former Pres. Donald Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. Rick Scott, Gov. Ron DeSantis and former SoS Mike Pompeo. This can be a crucial chance for presidential hopefuls to boost their national profile. They also point to legislative actions after the 2020 election on the part of Hawley, Cruz and Scott seeking to distinguish themselves, gain media attention, and signal opposition to Biden and support for Trump, which remains popular amongst the republican base.
Government & Legal Studies 2005 – The American Presidency
Professor Janet Martin – Spring 2021
