Staff Reports
Republican Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire announced on Monday that he will not be seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2024. The announcement came as no surprise to conservatives as Sununu has been known for his criticism of Donald Trump, whose policies and decisions he has openly disagreed with. In a statement released on social media, Sununu said that “The stakes are too high for a crowded field to hand the nomination to a candidate who earns just 35 percent of the vote, and I will help to ensure this does not happen.”
“Sununu said he firmly believes that Trump ‘has no chance of winning’ the general election in November 2024. He argued that voting for Trump in the primary would essentially be a vote for Joe Biden.”https://t.co/ZqNFCn4Sfs
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) June 5, 2023
Although Sununu was among a small group of Republican officials considering a presidential bid, his decision not to run has reduced the Republican field by one. However, there are still many strong candidates, including former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, and U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina.
Despite his decision not to run, Sununu made it clear that he will endorse the eventual Republican nominee. However, he also openly admitted his lack of support for Trump, stating that Trump “has no chance of winning” and that voting for him in the primary would essentially be a vote for Joe Biden.
In light of Sununu’s decision not to run, many Republicans are now looking to other candidates, including former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. Both have expressed interest in running for president and are expected to launch their campaigns in the coming days.
As Sununu embarks on his fourth two-year term as governor of New Hampshire, he did not rule out the possibility of a future presidential run. However, he indicated that he plans to have a more outspoken role in order to expand the Republican Party, which he believes has been hijacked by extremists and conspiracy theorists.
In conclusion, Sununu’s decision not to run for president in 2024 is a setback for conservatives who were hoping he would enter the race. However, there are still many strong candidates, and Sununu’s endorsement could potentially sway voters towards a more moderate Republican.
