{"id":2035431,"date":"2023-09-17T18:56:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T22:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-makes-prediction-on-who-will-be-gops-white-house-nominee\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T18:58:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T22:58:22","slug":"mccarthy-makes-prediction-on-who-will-be-gops-white-house-nominee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-makes-prediction-on-who-will-be-gops-white-house-nominee\/","title":{"rendered":"McCarthy predicts GOP&#8217;s nominee for White House."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmccarthy-makes-prediction-on-who-will-be-gops-white-house-nominee%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035431&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>House Speaker Predicts Trump as Republican Nominee \u200bfor 2024 Presidential Race<\/h2>\n<p>House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) made a bold prediction in a \u2063recent interview, stating that it won&#8217;t be\u2062 Florida Gov.\u200c Ron\u200c DeSantis who becomes \u2062the Republican\u2064 Party&#8217;s nominee for the presidential race. Instead, \u200dMcCarthy\u200d believes that President Donald Trump will likely be\u200d the party&#8217;s choice for 2024.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063primary polls, President Trump is far ahead of\u2064 Mr. DeSantis and other GOP candidates, despite facing four indictments. McCarthy emphasized Trump&#8217;s strength, stating, &#8220;President Trump\u200b is stronger today than he was in 2016 or 2020, and there\u2019s a reason why. They saw the policies of what he was able to do with America, putting America first, making our economy stronger. We didn\u2019t have inflation. We didn\u2019t have these battles around the world. We didn\u2019t look weak around the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n              <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-voices-support-for-government-shutdown-if-conservatives-get-bad-deal-5492954\">Trump Voices Support for Government Shutdown If Conservatives \u2062Get Bad Deal<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/17\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n              <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/3-georgia-trump-election-case-removals-scheduled-together-5492934\">3 Georgia Trump Election Case Removals Scheduled Together<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/17\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>After announcing a bid for the White House in May, Mr. DeSantis \u2064has failed to gain \u200dmuch momentum. As of Sunday, a RealClearPolitics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolitics.com\/epolls\/2024\/president\/us\/2024_republican_presidential_nomination-7548.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average<\/a> of polls shows President Trump has 56.6 \u2063percent support, compared \u2063to Mr.\u200d DeSantis&#8217; 12.7 percent support.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A recent poll from\u2063 Quinnipiac University\u2064 revealed that President Trump has \u200da significant lead over Mr. DeSantis, with 62 percent to 12 percent support,\u200c respectively. Other presidential candidates are trailing far behind in single digits.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>McCarthy emphasized the difference between DeSantis and Trump, stating, &#8220;I served with Ron \u200cDeSantis, he\u2019s not at the same level \u2064as President Trump by any shape or form.\u2063 He would not have gotten elected without \u2062President Trump\u2019s endorsement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the interview, McCarthy also addressed the possibility of \u200ba government\u2064 shutdown, expressing his desire to\u2064 achieve something rather than resorting to a shutdown that would give \u200cstrength to the \u200bDemocrats.<\/p>\n<h2>Recent Statements<\/h2>\n<p>On Sunday, NBC News&#8217; &#8220;Meet the Press&#8221; aired an interview with President Trump, where he asserted that he made up his own mind about the\u200d 2020 election being &#8220;rigged.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>(Left) Republican presidential candidate \u200cand Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Iowa State\u2063 Fair \u2062in Des Moines, Iowa, on Aug. \u206312, 2023. (Right) Former President Donald Trump arrives at the\u2063 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, \u200bon Aug. 12, 2023. \u2062(Madalina Vasiliu\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>President Trump explained his dismissal\u200c of the views of lawyers in \u200cthe White House and his campaign,\u200d stating, &#8220;Because I didn&#8217;t respect them.&#8221; He specifically mentioned former U.S.\u2064 Attorney General William Barr, whom he believed did \u2064not do his job due to fear.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the criminal indictments he faces, President Trump expressed \u200chis lack of concern about prison time, stating,\u200d &#8220;I don\u2019t \u200beven think about it. I truly feel that, in \u200dthe end, we\u2019re going to win.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As for Mr. DeSantis, he has\u200c been focusing on his policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/it-isnt-based-in-science-desantiss-office-blasts-cdc-over-k-12-in-school-mask-guidelines\/\" title=\"\u2018It Isn\u2019t Based In Science\u2019: DeSantis\u2019s Office Blasts CDC Over K-12 In-School Mask Guidelines\">opposing mask mandates<\/a> and lockdown orders. He firmly stated, &#8220;No, we are\u200d not letting you get away with it again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Mr. DeSantis strongly criticized\u2062 the latest \u200bCOVID-19 booster shot recommended by the CDC and approved by the FDA, stating that he won&#8217;t let\u2062 healthy\u2062 Floridians be used as guinea pigs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n    <em>Reuters contributed to this report.<\/em>\n  <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors have contributed to Donald\u2062 Trump&#8217;s enduring popularity within the Republican Party?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The same\u200b level.\u200c He&#8217;s\u200d a good\u200c governor, \u200d\u2063but he \u200ddoesn&#8217;t have \u2062the same\u2062 connection with the people as Trump does. Trump has a \u200dhuge following, and I think he \u2064will be the \u2060nominee.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Influence and Popularity<\/h3>\n<p>It is \u2063no secret that Donald Trump has a strong and dedicated base of supporters. \u200bThroughout \u2064his presidency, he cultivated a unique connection with his followers, who were drawn to his populist rhetoric and promises to prioritize the interests of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing multiple indictments and controversies, Trump remains a formidable force \u2062within the Republican Party. His policies and actions, such as tax cuts, deregulation, and a tough stance on\u200b immigration, have resonated with many conservatives. \u2063Supporters\u2063 credit Trump with a strong economy and assert that he stood up for American interests on the global\u2063 stage.<\/p>\n<p>These factors have contributed to Trump&#8217;s enduring popularity \u2063within the party. His strong performance in \u200dprimary polls reflects the\u2062 support he continues to enjoy among Republican voters. This widespread support\u2063 has also translated into significant fundraising capabilities, further solidifying his position as a front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination.<\/p>\n<h3>DeSantis&#8217; Challenges<\/h3>\n<p>While Ron DeSantis has gained attention \u2064as the governor of Florida and earned praise from\u2062 conservatives for his policies, he has yet to capture the same level of national recognition and support as Trump.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217; relatively <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-makes-prediction-on-who-will-be-gops-white-house-nominee\/\" title=\"McCarthy predicts GOP's nominee for White House.\">low \u2062polling numbers\u2064 compared<\/a> to Trump indicate that he faces challenges in expanding \u2064his \u200cappeal\u200c beyond his home\u2063 state. Unlike Trump,\u200d who had a high-profile \u200ccareer in business and entertainment prior \u2063to\u2063 entering \u2063politics, DeSantis lacks the same level of name\u200d recognition and charisma.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis may \u2063also struggle to differentiate himself\u200d from\u2063 Trump ideologically. Many of Trump&#8217;s key policy positions, \u2063such as his tough stance\u200b on immigration and\u200d trade, align with mainstream conservative values. This makes it difficult \u200dfor DeSantis to present himself as a fresh alternative to Trump, as he would have to navigate the delicate task of appealing to Trump&#8217;s base while also\u200d establishing his own unique platform.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>While McCarthy&#8217;s prediction of \u2063Trump as the Republican nominee for the 2024\u2063 presidential race may elicit mixed reactions, it is \u2063clear \u200cthat Trump continues to wield significant influence within the party. His \u200bpolicies and populist appeal resonate\u200c with many conservative voters, making him a \u2064formidable \u2062contender.<\/p>\n<p>However, the field is not yet set, and it is crucial to remember that politics can be unpredictable. As the 2024 race approaches, other contenders may emerge, and unforeseen events \u2063can reshape the political landscape. It remains to be seen whether Trump&#8217;s dominance within \u200dthe party will endure \u2063or if new challengers will rise to the forefront.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately,\u2062 the decision\u200b of the Republican Party and its supporters will determine who\u200b becomes their nominee for the 2024 presidential race. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-why-a-growing-gop-field-is-beneficial-to-trump\/\" title=\"ANALYSIS: Why a Growing GOP Field Is Beneficial to Trump\">upcoming primary season<\/a> will be\u200b a crucial battleground that will test the \u200ccandidates&#8217; appeal \u200band policy platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, all eyes will be on Donald\u200c Trump and Ron\u200c DeSantis as they continue to navigate the complex\u2064 world of American politics, each striving to secure \u2064their place as \u200dthe Republican standard-bearer in \u2064the 2024 presidential race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>Bibliography:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;House Speaker Predicts Trump as \u200cRepublican Nominee \u200bfor 2024 Presidential Race&#8221; &#8211; The Epoch Times<\/li>\n<li>RealClearPolitics &#8211; 2024 Republican\u200d Presidential Nomination<\/li>\n<li>Quinnipiac \u200bUniversity\u200b &#8211; Poll Results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) believes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won&#8217;t secure the Republican Party&#8217;s presidential nomination. McCarthy stated in a Fox Business interview that President Donald Trump is the likely choice for 2024. Primary polls indicate Trump is significantly ahead of DeSantis in popularity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":2035432,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2035431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035431"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035431\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2035431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2035431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}