Pence’s Strategy for Debate: Just Being Himself
Former Vice President Mike Pence: Breaking Through in the Republican Presidential Primary Debate
Former Vice President Mike Pence is gearing up for the first Republican presidential primary debate this week, and he has a clear strategy in mind – just be himself. In an interview with ABC News’s Jonathan Karl on “This Week,” Pence expressed his belief that his record will set him apart from the other candidates.
When asked about his approach to the debate and how he plans to make an impact on stage, Pence responded, “I’ve had a little bit of experience with nationally televised debates. But it’s – it’s different with a group on stage. And, look, I’m – I’m just going to be me. I mean I feel like I’ve been preparing for this first Republican presidential debate my whole life.”
As Pence and his wife have traveled across the country, he has noticed that while he has name recognition, people don’t know much about him. He aims to change that during the debate. “Most people know me as that loyal vice president who fought alongside President Trump until the day came that my oath to the Constitution required me to stand apart,” Pence said. “One of my goals in that debate is for the American people, Republican primary voters, to get to know me in a little bit broader context and to demonstrate the kind of leadership that we bring to this, which I think is what the moment calls for.”
“Look, this country’s in a lot of trouble,” he continued. “Joe Biden has weakened America at home and abroad. I think there’s no time for on-the-job training. I want to project when I’m on that stage to the American people all of what came with the experience of serving as vice president, as a governor, and as a member of Congress. And my determination to bring that experience and that conservative record to bear on the challenges facing this country.”
Pence also addressed the possibility of former President Donald Trump not attending the debate, acknowledging that Trump often makes decisions at the last moment. However, Pence expressed his hope that Trump would show up.
“One thing I realized about him is it’s not over till it’s over. So I’m actually still hoping he shows up.”
Former VP Mike Pence tells @JonKarl that Donald Trump might still attend the GOP primary debate despite sources indicating he’s unlikely to attend. https://t.co/4FCC97UMSP pic.twitter.com/ORzvZVZXT6
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) August 20, 2023
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