“Former vice president Mike Pence’s allies are launching a super PAC to boost a potential presidential bid, the latest sign he is moving closer to a White House run,” the Washington Post reports.
“Pence and advisers have hinted at a June launch for the presidency, potentially kicking off a historic matchup of a former president against his former vice president.”
New York Times: “Mr. Pence is working to carve out space in the Republican primary field by appealing to evangelicals, adopting a hard-line position in support of a federal abortion ban, promoting free trade and pushing back against Republican efforts to police big business on ideological grounds. He faces significant challenges, trails far behind in the polls and has made no effort to channel the populist energies overtaking the Republican Party.”
Wall Street Journal: “Aides say Mr. Pence’s strategy would be to focus heavily on Iowa, where the first nominating contest will be held early next year. He has long been popular among social conservatives and evangelical Christians, groups that dominate the state’s GOP caucuses.”
