{"id":2115532,"date":"2023-12-04T16:38:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T21:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2024-gop-candidate-ends-presidential-bid-days-before-final-debate\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T16:54:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T21:54:34","slug":"2024-gop-candidate-ends-presidential-bid-days-before-final-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2024-gop-candidate-ends-presidential-bid-days-before-final-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 GOP Candidate Withdraws from Presidential Race Ahead of Last Debate"},"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\">22<\/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%2F2024-gop-candidate-ends-presidential-bid-days-before-final-debate%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=2115532&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>North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum Ends \u2062Presidential Campaign<\/h2>\n<p>The longshot candidate, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, has officially \u2064ended \u2063his\u2063 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Despite gaining little traction\u2062 in the race, Burgum&#8217;s \u200cunique gift card-for-campaign-donation\u200b gimmick helped him\u2062 secure a spot on the debate\u2063 stage.<\/p>\n<p>Burgum, a second-term governor and successful software entrepreneur, was relatively unknown on the national \u200dstage when he launched his 2024 presidential\u2062 campaign in June. He emphasized his priorities of\u200b energy,\u2063 the \u2064economy, and \u2062national security, as well\u2062 as his <a title=\"Exclusive \u2014 Watch: Herschel Walker Ad Recalls Georgia Football Legend's Small-Town Roots\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-watch-herschel-walker-ad-recalls-georgia-football-legends-small-town-roots\/\">small-town roots<\/a> and leadership in the <a title=\"States Say Biden's Plan for EV Charging Stations Makes No Sense\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/states-say-bidens-plan-for-ev-charging-stations-makes-no-sense\/\">sparsely populated state<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To meet the donor requirements set by the Republican National\u2062 Committee, Burgum \u200doffered $20 Biden Relief Cards in exchange for $1 donations. This tactic, which took a \u200cjab at \u200bPresident Joe \u2062Biden&#8217;s handling of inflation, raised some legal \u2064concerns. However, Burgum&#8217;s campaign assured that their legal advisers had reviewed \u2063and approved the method.<\/p>\n<p>Although Burgum\u2063 participated\u2062 in the first two Republican \u2062debates, \u2062he failed to\u2064 qualify \u2062for the third debate\u2062 due \u2063to falling short on \u200cpolling requirements. It seemed unlikely that he would qualify for the fourth \u200ddebate as well.<\/p>\n<p>According to the latest RealClearPolitics\u200b polling averages, Burgum is tied\u200c with former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson for seventh place in the\u2062 GOP primary race, with only 0.6\u2063 percent support. The \u200bfrontrunners \u2062include former\u2063 President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron\u2063 DeSantis,\u200c and\u200d former \u2062U.N. \u200cAmbassador Nikki Haley.<\/p>\n<p>Burgum criticized the RNC for &#8220;nationalizing the primary process&#8221; and limiting competition, stating that their debate criteria favored candidates from\u200b <a title=\"Soros Trying to Silence Conservative Hispanic Voices With Radio Takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/soros-trying-to-silence-conservative-hispanic-voices-with-radio-takeover\/\">major media markets<\/a> on the coasts rather than those from America&#8217;s Heartland.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We launched our campaign with\u2064 a clear-eyed mission: \u200bBring a business leader and proven governor&#8217;s\u2064 voice to fight\u200b for\u200c the best of America.\u200d We\u2063 will always remain committed to fighting for that, \u2062and for the people who\u2062 make our nation so exceptional. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ugSM7SysxS\">pic.twitter.com\/ugSM7SysxS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Doug Burgum (Text &#8220;DOUG&#8221; to 70177) (@DougBurgum) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DougBurgum\/status\/1731710146651300053?\">December 4, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Ultimately, Burgum struggled to gain momentum \u2062against his \u200crivals, particularly in a contest dominated by Trump. He now joins several \u200bother candidates, including Senator\u2062 Tim Scott and former Vice President Mike\u2064 Pence,\u200d in \u200bsuspending his bid.<\/p>\n<p>Burgum invested millions of his own money into\u2064 the\u2062 campaign, \u200caccounting for the majority\u200c of the funds raised. Additionally,\u200b a super PAC supporting his bid \u200braised over $11 \u2062million in the first\u2063 half of this year.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u200c facing challenges, such as a ruptured Achilles tendon just before the inaugural debate, Burgum persevered and continued campaigning. He\u2062 entered \u200bpolitics as a newcomer in 2016, winning the \u2062Republican gubernatorial \u2062primary in \u200cNorth Dakota. As governor, he focused\u200b on reinventing state government and championed initiatives such as a \u200bTheodore Roosevelt presidential library and \u200c<a title=\"Gov. Brian Kemp Wins Georgia GOP Primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-brian-kemp-wins-georgia-gop-primary\/\">income tax relief<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Before\u2062 his \u2063political career, Burgum made a\u2064 name for himself as a successful \u200cbusinessman, leading Great Plains Software, which was later acquired by Microsoft. He has \u200balso been involved \u200din <a title=\"6 Arrested And Charged For Changing Iconic L.A. Sign To Read \u2018HOLLYBOOB\u2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-arrested-and-charged-for-changing-iconic-l-a-sign-to-read-hollyboob\/\">real estate development<\/a> and venture \u200dcapital.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200c Burgum&#8217;s presidential campaign may have \u200ccome \u200bto an end, his commitment to fighting for the best of America remains unwavering.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered \u2062it prior to publication \u200cto ensure that it meets our editorial\u2063 standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/2024-gop-candidate-ends-presidential-bid-days-final-debate\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024\u2062 GOP Candidate Ends Presidential Bid Days Before Final Debate<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">The\u2064 Western \u200dJournal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>What were\u200d the challenges that Doug Burgum&#8217;s \u2063campaign faced during the 2024 presidential race?<\/h2>\n<p>:\/\/t.co\/jEivRNslcr&#8221;>pic.twitter.com\/jEivRNslcr<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Doug Burgum (@DougBurgum) September \u200c7, 2023<\/p>\n<p>In his official statement on Twitter, Burgum\u200b acknowledged the challenges his campaign faced but remained committed to \u2063fighting for\u2064 the best of America. He expressed gratitude towards his supporters and vowed to continue advocating for the people who make the nation exceptional.<\/p>\n<p>With Burgum dropping \u200dout of the race, the Republican primary field becomes more concentrated \u200caround \u2064the\u200d frontrunners. While his unique campaign strategy brought him some\u200d attention, his\u2062 departure indicates the difficulty\u2062 of gaining significant traction in \u200da\u200c crowded and competitive field.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 presidential race progresses, the remaining candidates will continue to push their agendas and vie for support from Republican voters. Burgum&#8217;s decision to end\u2063 his campaign highlights the challenging nature of running for\u200c the \u200chighest office in the land and the tough choices\u2063 that\u200b must be made along the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum withdrew from the GOP presidential race, having gained minimal support. Despite his low chances, a clever campaign tactic involving gift cards for donations secured him a spot in the debates. Burgum, a successful software entrepreneur and two-term governor, was relatively unknown on the national stage before his 2024 bid<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2115533,"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":"2024 GOP Candidate Withdraws from Presidential Race Ahead of Last Debate","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2115532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"2024 GOP Candidate Withdraws from Presidential Race Ahead of Last Debate","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115532","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\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2115532"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115532\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2115533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2115532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2115532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2115532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}