New York Times: “Ms. Haley remains close with the president’s daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, and they warned her to be more careful talking about Mr. Trump, according to two people familiar with the conversation. A spokeswoman for Ms. Haley said she never received such a warning.”
Kanye West Says He’ll Run for President In 2024
“Kanye West has announced his plans to run for president in 2024 — but before potentially moving into the White House the rapper might change his name,” People magazine reports.
Said West: “When people say it’s crass to call yourself a billionaire, I say I might legally change my name to Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West for a year until y’all understand exactly what it is. It will be on the license plate.”
Ukraine Mess Derails Pompeo’s Ambitions
Garrett Graff: “The U.S. secretary of state may be a Trump favorite, but the Ukraine scandal appears to threaten Mike Pompeo’s ambitions for higher office.”
Cruz Plans to Run for President Again
Sen. Ted. Cruz (R-TX) told the Christian Science Monitor that he would take another crack at the White House one day.
Said Cruz: “Look, I hope to run again. We came very, very close in 2016. And it’s the most fun I’ve ever had in my life.”
Haley-Pence Rivalry Heats Up
“When top Republicans convened at the St. Regis resort in Aspen, Colo. last month for an exclusive donor retreat, several attendees said there was palpable tension in the room as the gathering’s two headliners prepared to speak: Vice President Mike Pence and former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley,” Politico reports.
“The assembled group of governors, high-dollar donors, and operatives were well aware that the two have big ambitions; to some it seemed as if Pence and Haley, who spoke on back-to-back days, were vying for their attention. Some in the audience found themselves parsing and comparing the two speeches and buzzed they were getting a sneak preview of a 2024 Republican primary. Others recalled something peculiar: Neither Pence nor Haley acknowledged each other in their presentations, even though they gave shout-outs to others attending the retreat.”
What the Electoral Map Will Look Like In 2024
New York Magazine: “So we have a pretty clear idea of which states will be winners and losers in congressional reapportionment, based on Census estimates and projections.”
“According to a late-December 2018 analysis from Election Data Services, Texas will pick up three House seats and Florida two; while Arizona, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon will gain one each. New York is projected to lose two seats, while Alabama, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia are expected to lose one. California and Minnesota are thought to be on the bubble for possibly losing one seat.”
Here’s the 2024 map based on 2016 election results.
Trump Won’t Commit to Endorsing Pence in 2024
President Trump said that if Vice President Pence runs for president in 2024, he wouldn’t automatically have his endorsement, the Washington Post reports.
Said Trump: “You’re talking about a long time. You can’t put me in that position.”
Democrats Expect Ocasio-Cortez to Run for Senate
Top Democrats tell Axios they expect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) may eventually primary one of the two New York senators — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in 2022, or Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in 2024.
Hogan May Run for President In 2024
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said that “he’s open to considering a presidential campaign in 2024, after his term ends — but ruled out running for the U.S. Senate,” the Baltimore Sun reports.
Said Hogan: “I’m not going to say I won’t run in the future. A lot of people are talking to me about 2024 being a possibility. We won one of the biggest victories in very tough state in a very tough year. People are keeping an eye on what we’re doing here. Are we going to be a bigger tent party or a smaller tent party? That could involve a future run but maybe it won’t.”
Nikki Haley Heads to Iowa
“Since leaving the United Nations last year, Nikki Haley’s moves have been closely watched for signs that the former South Carolina governor will run for the White House in 2024,” the Charleston Post & Courier reports.
“A new advocacy group, a new book and a series of high-profile speaking engagements were seen as steps toward a presidential bid.”
“Now Haley is heading to Iowa.”
Nikki Haley Begins to Look Past Trump
Politico: “Haley is emerging as a fundraiser and surrogate for 2020 Republican Senate candidates, and next month will begin zigzagging across the country to campaign for a trio of GOP senators…. The former South Carolina governor’s summer itinerary includes a June 15 stop in Boone, Iowa, where Haley will help Sen. Joni Ernst launch her reelection campaign at Ernst’s annual Roast ’n Ride event, where Iowans are slated to grill over 2,000 pounds of pork.”
“Given its location in a key presidential caucus state, the event is sure to spark murmurs about Haley’s own political ambitions, including the prospect of a 2024 presidential bid.”
Imagining the 2024 Electoral Map
The next round of redistricting after the 2020 U.S. Census will change the size of many congressional delegations and ultimately result in a new 2024 electoral map.
Mike Pompeo Opens Door to Future Run
Wichita Eagle: “He’s ruled out a U.S. Senate run in 2020. But on the eve of Pompeo’s first official visit to Kansas since his meteoric rise from congressman to secretary of state, the Wichita Republican propped open the door to a political future in his home state.”
Said Pompeo: “I try to just avoid ruling things out when there’s others who are in control. The Lord will get me to the right place.”
“Republicans in the state think that means one of two things — a bid for Senate or the governor’s mansion in 2022. That is, if Pompeo doesn’t decide to run for president in 2024 instead.”
Nikki Haley Lays Groundwork to Seize Trump’s Mantle
“Nikki Haley (R) is meticulously laying the foundation for a presidential bid in 2024, forming a nonprofit organization to sustain her political-rock-star profile while she builds a financial nest egg so her family can afford her political ambitions,” the Washington Examiner reports.
“Party insiders keeping tabs on Haley say the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations wouldn’t challenge her old boss, President Trump, in the 2020 primary. But the dynamic ex-South Carolina governor, just 47, is expected to mount a campaign four years later. With a coterie of advisers, Haley is choosing each step to maximize her notoriety and chart a course to the White House.”
Nikki Haley Starts Policy Group Amid 2024 Speculation
Washington Post: “She insists she is not planning that far ahead, even as her range of activities suggest she is keeping her options open.”
“The organization’s initial list of subjects reflects Haley’s conservative worldview and political instincts, while its website features photographs of Haley traveling the world as U.N. ambassador and taking questions in the White House briefing room. The group’s policy positions mostly align with Trump’s, while also bearing echoes of traditional Republican views that have taken a back seat during the populist-flavored Trump era. She is tougher rhetorically on Russia than her former boss usually is and says she disagrees with Trump’s preference for punitive tariffs as a negotiating tactic in trade disputes.”
Christie May Run for President Again
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said he isn’t ruling out a presidential run in 2024, adding that he would only do it if he could “see a pathway to victory,” Politico reports.
Said Christie: “Yeah, listen, why not? I’m 56 years old, so you have to see… I’m not someone who wants to do it just to go through the exercise. But if I saw a pathway to victory and a way to make a difference, I certainly would consider it.”
Ryan Says He Has No Plans to Run for President
Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said that he does not have any plans to run for president in the coming years, the Weekly Standard reports.
Said Ryan: “I’ve thought about it, and I’ve decided not to do it. I like myself too much. You never say never to things like that, but I’ve had plenty of opportunities to think about it, to look at it, and I’ve always chosen not to do it.”
He added: “I really, really do not have it in my mind, and for sure not while my kids are at home. And they’re home for the next five years. I’ll be a has-been by then.”
Pompeo Seen As Likely Presidential Candidate
Wichita Eagle: “The beige-and-white storage units in Wichita – as well as nearly $1 million earning interest in Pompeo’s still-active campaign account – serve as a reminder that the former Kansas businessman may have powered down his political machine, but he’s keeping it tuned and ready for a potential future run.”
“To those back in Kansas who’ve monitored Pompeo’s political career, the question isn’t whether he will run again for elected office but when and for which one.”
