Lack of Gender Diversity in Expanding GOP Presidential Field
The GOP currently has its most diverse presidential field in modern history, with a record number of candidates of color seeking the nomination. However, the party is not highlighting this achievement, and few candidates directly address it. The Republican National Committee declined to comment on the matter. While these candidates have addressed their own racial identities, the significance of diversity in the field is not being emphasized by Republicans, reflecting the party's belief that society has become too focused on matters of race. Additionally, no candidate of color appears likely to win the nomination, with former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dominating the primary. The disinterest in discussing diversity also reflects the fraught politics of the issue within the GOP, as Republicans are more likely to downplay issues of race than highlight them.
