{"id":2082464,"date":"2023-10-28T15:22:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T19:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-pence-suspends-presidential-campaign-this-is-not-my-time\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T15:23:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T19:23:10","slug":"mike-pence-suspends-presidential-campaign-this-is-not-my-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-pence-suspends-presidential-campaign-this-is-not-my-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Pence halts presidential campaign, citing it&#8217;s not his moment."},"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\">20<\/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%2Fmike-pence-suspends-presidential-campaign-this-is-not-my-time%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=2082464&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--><h2>Former Vice President Mike Pence Suspends Presidential Campaign<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500\" alt=\"Mike Pence speaking \u200bat the Republican \u2064Jewish Coalition forum in Las \u200dVegas\"><\/p>\n<p>Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition forum \u2064in Las Vegas. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>LAS VEGAS\u2014In a momentous announcement, former vice \u2062president Mike Pence\u200b made the difficult decision to suspend his presidential campaign on \u200bSaturday. Recognizing the\u200b challenges ahead, Pence humbly admitted that he was facing an &#8220;uphill battle&#8221; and that securing the nomination was, &#8220;obviously,&#8221;\u200c not\u2062 within his reach.<\/p>\n<p>Pence, who had been polling \u200bat fifth \u200dplace among Republican \u2063presidential candidates, chose to reveal\u200b his decision during a heartfelt speech at the Republican \u2062Jewish Coalition forum in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;To the\u2063 American people, it is \u200bclear that this is not my time. \u2062It is\u200d still\u200c your \u200btime,&#8221; Pence expressed. &#8220;Although I am stepping away from this campaign, I want to\u2064 assure you that \u2063I will never abandon the fight for conservative values.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to \u200dserving\u2064 as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-defector-emails-pipeline-to-obama-admin-seen-as-currency\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Defector Emails: 'Pipeline' to Obama Admin Seen as 'Currency'\">vice president<\/a> in 2016, Pence had an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabama-mayor-steven-reed-prepares-to-run-in-district-supreme-court-told-state-to-redraw\/\" title=\"Alabama Mayor Steven Reed is ready to run as the district Supreme Court instructs the state to redraw.\">impressive political career<\/a>, having been the Governor of Indiana \u200dand a member of the House of\u2063 Representatives. Notably, he diverged \u200bfrom former president Donald \u2064Trump\u200c by certifying the results of the 2020 presidential\u2062 election. Throughout \u200cthe Republican primary campaign, Pence has been vocal about his concerns regarding Trump&#8217;s character and leadership abilities.<\/p>\n<p>A \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-pence-suspends-presidential-campaign-this-is-not-my-time\/\" title=\"Mike Pence halts presidential campaign, citing it's not his moment.\">staunch traditional conservative<\/a>, Pence\u200b has consistently <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/elections\/pence-takes-two-by-four-to-trumps-populism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cautioned<\/a> against the rise of populism within the Republican Party. \u200cDuring \u2064his address in Las Vegas, he called upon the audience \u2063to support a Republican standard bearer who would appeal to the better angels of their nature\u2062 and lead the nation back to its\u200b time-honored \u200dprinciples with civility.<\/p>\n<p>Pence\u200d expressed his gratitude to the American people for the &#8220;opportunity to be your vice\u2062 president&#8221; and expressed his unwavering belief\u2063 that\u2064 the best \u200bdays for America and its cherished ally, Israel, \u200care yet\u200c to come.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While we may not know what the future holds,&#8221; Pence added, &#8220;we\u2064 can be certain of who holds the future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Mike Pence&#8217;s association with the\u200c Trump administration potentially hinder his chances of securing support \u200dfrom\u2062 both moderates and more \u2062radical conservatives?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  De the decision \u200dto suspend \u200dhis presidential campaign, effectively ending his bid for the White House in 2024.\u200d This surprising move \u2062comes as a shock\u2064 to many political observers who had anticipated Pence to be a leading contender in the upcoming Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>Pence, who served as vice president under Donald\u2062 Trump from 2017 to 2021, had\u200b been actively building support and raising funds for \u2064a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/counting-down-the-worst-moments-of-the-medias-love-affair-with-michael-avenatti\/\" title=\"Counting Down The Worst Moments Of The Media\u2019s Love Affair With Michael Avenatti\">potential presidential run<\/a>. He \u200chad been traveling extensively, delivering speeches\u200c and meeting with key\u200d Republican figures in an effort to establish \u200bhimself as a viable candidate.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite his efforts, Pence faced an uphill battle\u200b in the fierce\u200c GOP primary. Many conservatives perceived him as too moderate and too closely aligned with the establishment \u200cwing of\u200c the \u2064party. Additionally, his association with the \u200dcontroversial \u200bTrump administration\u200c could \u2062potentially hinder his chances of securing support from both \u2063moderates and more radical\u2062 conservatives.<\/p>\n<p>Pence&#8217;s decision to\u2063 suspend his \u200dcampaign also comes at\u2064 a \u200dtime \u2063of significant shifts within the Republican Party. The party has been grappling with the aftermath of the Trump presidency and the divisions that emerged within its ranks. As the GOP tries to redefine itself and chart a new path forward, Pence&#8217;s withdrawal from\u2064 the race is seen by some as an acknowledgment of the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bhis announcement, Pence emphasized the\u200d need for unity within the Republican\u2063 Party, urging members to focus on the\u2062 common goal\u200b of defeating the Democrats \u2062in the next election. He highlighted the importance of conservative principles and the need to rally around a\u2062 candidate \u2062who\u2062 can effectively promote them.<\/p>\n<p>Pence&#8217;s decision undoubtedly\u200b leaves a void in the Republican primary, and it remains to be seen who will step up to fill it. The race for the party&#8217;s nomination is wide open, with several\u200b potential\u200c candidates already garnering attention. This includes former President Donald Trump, who has yet to confirm his\u2062 intentions but remains a popular figure among Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>As for Pence, his next steps are uncertain. It is unclear whether he will continue to be actively involved in\u200d politics or choose to pursue other endeavors. Nonetheless, his decision to suspend his \u2064campaign marks a significant moment in the political\u2064 landscape, signaling both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Republican\u200d Party.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, former Vice President Mike \u2063Pence&#8217;s decision to suspend his presidential campaign comes as a surprise and raises questions\u2062 about the future of the Republican Party. Despite his extensive efforts, Pence faced obstacles that ultimately\u2064 led to his withdrawal from the race. As the Republican primary heats up, the party faces the task of finding a candidate who can unite its diverse factions and effectively\u2062 challenge the Democrats in 2024. Only time \u200dwill tell who will emerge as the\u2062 frontrunner and carry the torch for the\u2064 GOP in the \u200bnext presidential election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Vice President Mike Pence suspended his presidential campaign, recognizing the challenging path ahead and the clear unlikelihood of securing the nomination. Speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition forum in Las Vegas, Pence made the announcement, ending his pursuit for the presidency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":2082465,"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":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"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\/2082464","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\/120"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082464"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082464\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2082465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}