The Week Ahead

The Phoney War for the Republican presidential nomination continues. Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Larry Hogan, Mike Pence, and Mike Pompeo have all been making moves toward entering the race — some less quietly than others, but all with caution so far.

But the race is slowly starting to begin in earnest, with Donald Trump making his first appearances in leadoff primary states, and Trump stating that Haley told him she is likely to run. Each of the five, as well as some others, seem to be waiting for someone else to be the first to jump in and draw Trump’s ire and fire. Could this be the week?