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politics2 years ago

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Drops Out of 2024 GOP Presidential Race

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has announced the end of his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination after failing to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee to participate in the first presidential debate. Suarez, the son of Cuban immigrants, aimed to amplify the voices of the Hispanic community and unite the Republican Party. His campaign faced challenges due to low name recognition and a stumble in an interview where he appeared unfamiliar with the Uyghur Muslim minority in China.

via CNN|
#campaign-suspension#francis-suarez#hispanic-community
politics2 years ago

Francis Suarez Drops Out of GOP Presidential Race, Ending Campaign

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has ended his presidential bid after failing to qualify for the first Republican primary debate. He is the first GOP candidate to drop out of the race. Suarez centered his campaign on his success in Miami but struggled to gain momentum. He campaigned on his economic and policing record, opposing the "defund the police" movement. Despite meeting the donor threshold, he did not meet the polling requirement. Suarez's campaign faced controversy over his increased net worth as mayor.

via NBC News|
#campaign-suspension#francis-suarez#gop
politics2 years ago

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Drops Out of Presidential Race After Failing to Qualify for Debates

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has suspended his 2024 Republican presidential campaign after failing to qualify for the first GOP primary debate. Suarez, who entered the race in June, consistently polled near the bottom of the pack. He emphasized his Hispanic heritage and his efforts to attract tech industry investment in Miami. Despite ending his campaign, Suarez expressed his commitment to making the nation better and vowed to continue amplifying the voices of the Hispanic community.

via CNBC|
#debate-qualification#francis-suarez#miami-mayor
politics2 years ago

Francis Suarez's Campaign at Risk: Exclusion from GOP Debate Raises Concerns

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a presidential candidate, believes that if a candidate fails to meet the minimum requirements to qualify for a debate, they should drop out. Suarez, who has met the donor threshold but not the polling numbers required, argues that the polling requirements are unfair for lesser-known candidates. Despite the challenges, Suarez remains confident that he will make the debate stage on August 23 in Milwaukee.

via POLITICO|
#francis-suarez#politics#polling-threshold
politics2 years ago

"From Mayor to Millionaire: The Wealth Journey of 2024 Presidential Hopeful Francis Suarez"

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a 2024 presidential candidate, has built a $6 million fortune through lucrative side gigs while serving in office. In addition to his mayoral salary, Suarez has earned millions as an attorney at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and as a senior operating partner at DaGrosa Capital Partners. His real estate investments have also contributed to his wealth. However, there are concerns about potential conflicts of interest, including allegations of undisclosed payments from a developer. Suarez's financial disclosure report undervalues his assets, and questions remain about his earnings in 2023 and beyond.

via Forbes|
#conflict-of-interest#francis-suarez#miami
us2 years ago

Presidential candidate Francis Suarez's embarrassing question about Uyghurs in China

Miami Mayor and presidential candidate Francis Suarez faced criticism for not knowing what Uyghurs are when asked about them during an interview. Uyghurs are a Muslim ethnic group native to Xinjiang, China, who have been subjected to alleged human rights abuses, including detention in camps, sexual abuse, and forced sterilization. China denies the allegations. Both the Trump and Biden administrations have labeled China's treatment of the Uyghurs as genocide. Suarez later acknowledged his lack of knowledge and pledged to learn more about the issue.

via CBS News|
#china#francis-suarez#human-rights-abuses
politics2 years ago

Francis Suarez's Ignorance on Uyghurs Exposed in 2024 Campaign Interview

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, was asked about China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a mostly-Muslim ethnic group, during a campaign interview. Suarez appeared to be unfamiliar with the term and asked, "What's a Uyghur?" After facing criticism, Suarez later clarified in a tweet that he is aware of the suffering of the Uyghurs and blamed his lack of recognition on the pronunciation used by the interviewer.

via WPLG Local 10|
#2024-campaign#china#francis-suarez
politics2 years ago

Suarez's Uyghur Question Raises Eyebrows.

Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez was caught off guard when asked about the Chinese minority Uyghurs during a radio interview. The Chinese government has faced significant international criticism over its treatment of Uyghurs, who are detained in reeducation camps where they allege they have been subjected to torture and rape. The U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and European Union have all leveled sanctions against Chinese officials over Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs. Suarez's foreign policy gaffe is especially striking given the increasingly outsize role China plays in U.S. foreign policy calculations.

via POLITICO|
#china#francis-suarez#gop
politics2 years ago

Suarez pledges to pardon Trump if elected as 2024 GOP candidate.

2024 GOP candidate and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez stated that if he becomes the President of the United States, he would use the pardon power to heal the country and pardon Trump if necessary. He believes that Trump is entitled to due process like everyone else and that there has been a desire to convict him based on allegations alone. Suarez aims to become the first sitting mayor to become president.

via Fox Business|
#2024-gop-candidate#francis-suarez#pardon-power
politics2 years ago

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's Political Ambitions and Challenges

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, becoming the first sitting mayor to do so. Despite the historical precedent of presidents coming from higher-profile positions, Suarez believes his experience leading Miami has prepared him to tackle issues facing most Americans. He faces tough competition from former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who are currently leading in early primary polling. While mayors have become major candidates in recent history, the odds for a sitting mayor to become president remain long.

via The Associated Press|
#francis-suarez#mayors#politics
politics2 years ago

"Suarez's Political Positions and Presidential Ambitions"

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' expansion of a school policy that prohibits the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms. DeSantis last year signed legislation banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. In April, the Florida Board of Education approved an expansion of the ban to all grades, at DeSantis’ request. Suarez, who is the first Hispanic candidate to enter the 2024 presidential race, is making Miami and its diversity a cornerstone of his campaign.

via NBC News|
#education#florida#francis-suarez
politics2 years ago

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's Presidential Bid and Unifying Vision.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a moderate Republican, has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the US presidency in 2024. Despite Miami being a Democratic city, Suarez won his mayoral elections with large margins and has positioned himself as a figure of optimism and youth. He has also worked to remake Miami into a high-tech hub and is an ardent enthusiast of cryptocurrency. While he is unlikely to win the Republican nomination in a field dominated by Donald Trump, his bid could bring a confident moderate voice to a conversation dominated by hard-line conservatives.

via Yahoo News|
#francis-suarez#miami#moderate-republican
politics2 years ago

"Suarez's Presidential Bid: Miami Vice or Unifying Force?"

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has officially joined the 2024 presidential race, citing the need for generational and demographic change in the Republican Party. While he has clashed with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, there is speculation that Suarez's bid is mainly to attack DeSantis and potentially position himself as a Trump running mate or Cabinet official. In an interview, Suarez discussed his policy agenda, including addressing urban issues, confronting China, and acting on climate change. He also defended his promotion of Miami as a "crypto capital" and criticized the Biden administration's handling of the poor and national security.

via POLITICO|
#2024-presidential-race#climate-change#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

"Is Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's Presidential Run a Realistic Goal?"

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has announced his intention to run for the US presidency in 2024. Suarez, who has been the mayor of Miami since 2017, is a Republican and has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump. He is the first Cuban-American to hold the position of mayor in Miami and has been credited with helping to revitalize the city's downtown area.

via KATU|
#2024-presidential-run#election#francis-suarez