Allies form action group to support Mike Pence's presidential bid

Allies of former US Vice President Mike Pence have formed a political action group to support his 2024 run.

A super PAC called "Commitment to America" has been formed by Republican allies of former Vice President Mike Pence, CNN reported on May 15. This move brings Mr. Pence one step closer to announcing his 2024 presidential run.

This Super PAC includes veteran Republicans such as Mr. Scott Reed, who was in charge of presidential candidate Bob Dole's campaign in 1996, and former Congressman Jeb Hensarling, a close ally from Mr. Pence's time in the House of Representatives.

"Our country is at a crossroads and the Republican Party needs a strong candidate who can win. Mr. Pence has the experience, character, communication skills and charisma to win both the Republican primary and the presidential election," Mr. Reed said.

If he does declare his candidacy, Mr. Pence will face a number of challenges in the Republican primary, especially from former President Donald Trump, who is believed to still have great influence over the party. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a rising star in the party, is also expected to join the race.

Former US President Mike Pence in Washington on March 31. Photo: Reuters — Former US President Mike Pence in Washington on March 31. Photo: *Reuters*

The rift between Mr. Pence and Mr. Trump after the Capitol Hill riot in January 2021 also caused many Trump supporters to turn their backs on Mr. Pence.

The group supporting the former US vice president appears to have taken this into account when it hired as its executive director Bobby Saparow, who managed Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s successful 2022 re-election campaign. Kemp won despite being repeatedly attacked by Mr. Trump for refusing to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results.

"We are absolutely confident that with the results we achieved for Governor Kemp, we can do double that for Mr. Pence. You will see what we built for Governor Kemp will be elevated to a national level," Saparow said.

According to informed sources, former Vice President Pence is expected to focus on the events of the Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, to oppose Mr. Trump in the primary election. Mr. Pence first criticized the former US president in March for making mistakes and taking responsibility for the riot.

Mr. Pence also began to highlight some policies that contrasted with Mr. Trump's, including support for Ukraine. However, he still skillfully praised the achievements of the "Trump-Pence administration."

Ngoc Anh (According to CNN )

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