Mike Pence Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign Amid Poor Polling, Fundraising Struggles
Pence's early exit from the 2024 Presidential Race marks the first significant dropout from the Republican field; Poor performance in polls, insufficient fundraising, and resistance from Trump-supporting voters cited as key reasons for campaign suspension.
- Former Vice President Mike Pence pulled out of the 2024 Presidential race after struggling to gain traction with Republican voters and facing financial difficulties with his campaign.
- Even among evangelical voters in Iowa, Pence's support had dwindled to just 1%, leading to dwindling attendance at his campaign events.
- Participation in the certification of the 2020 Presidential Election results following the January 6 riots, sparked resentment among Trump supporters that proved detrimental to Pence's campaign.
- When announcing the suspension of his campaign, Pence called for a Republican candidate that upheld 'civility', indirectly criticizing former President Trump's polarizing leadership style.
- Despite fundraising controversies with Pence's campaign owing $620,000 and having only $1.2 million cash in hand, Trump remains the leading contender among Republican voters for the 2024 Presidential Race.