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politics2 years ago

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd Drops 2024 Presidential Bid, Endorses Nikki Haley

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd has suspended his GOP presidential bid and endorsed fellow candidate Nikki Haley, citing the need to consolidate the party to defeat both Donald Trump and President Biden. Hurd, who failed to gain traction as a pragmatic moderate, criticized Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement. Hurd's departure follows Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who also suspended his campaign. Hurd, the only Black Republican in his final two years in office, served three terms in the House and represented a heavily Hispanic district along the Texas-Mexico border.

via NPR|
#2024-presidential-bid#donald-trump#gop
politics2 years ago

Will Hurd Withdraws from GOP Presidential Race, Backs Nikki Haley

Former congressman Will Hurd has ended his long-shot bid for the Republican presidential nomination and has endorsed former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley as an alternative candidate to defeat former president Donald Trump. Hurd, a Trump critic, argued that the Republican Party is running out of time to defeat Trump and that Haley has the clearest path to victory, the character and credentials to lead, and the conservative record needed to beat Joe Biden. Hurd, who sometimes clashed with his Republican colleagues, failed to find a base of support as a presidential candidate.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#gop-presidential-campaign#nikki-haley
politics2 years ago

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd has suspended his presidential bid and endorsed fellow GOP candidate Nikki Haley, citing the need to consolidate the party to defeat both Donald Trump and President Biden. Hurd, a strong Trump critic, failed to gain traction as a pragmatic moderate and did not qualify for the first two GOP debates. Hurd's endorsement follows Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspending his campaign. Hurd, the only Black Republican in his final two years in office, served three terms in the House and represented a heavily Hispanic district along the Texas-Mexico border.

via The Associated Press|
#donald-trump#nikki-haley#politics
politics2 years ago

"Will Hurd Withdraws from G.O.P. Presidential Race, Backs Haley"

Former Republican congressman Will Hurd has suspended his campaign for president and endorsed Nikki Haley, the former U.N. ambassador and governor of South Carolina. Hurd, who positioned himself as an anti-Trump candidate, failed to gain traction in the crowded field and did not qualify for the Republican National Committee debates. He urged donors, voters, and other candidates to unite around an alternative candidate to Trump, stating that nominating Trump or candidates imitating his behavior would lead to a loss for the Republican Party. Hurd praised Haley's ability to unite and navigate complex challenges, particularly in national security, and Haley thanked him for the endorsement, emphasizing the need to make Joe Biden a one-term president.

via The New York Times|
#endorsement#nikki-haley#politics
politics2 years ago

Will Hurd Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race, Supports Nikki Haley

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd has dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential race and endorsed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Hurd, who criticized Donald Trump and accused him of running for a second term to "stay out of jail," warned that nominating Trump or candidates imitating his behavior would lead to a loss for the party. Hurd praised Haley's leadership and her ability to navigate national security challenges.

via CNN|
#2024-presidential-race#donald-trump#nikki-haley
politics2 years ago

"Will Hurd Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race"

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd has suspended his 2024 presidential campaign, citing the need to consolidate the Republican party behind a Trump alternative. Hurd endorsed former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, praising her vision and grasp of foreign policy. Hurd struggled to gain momentum and failed to qualify for the GOP debates. He represented a swing district in Texas for three terms before deciding not to run for re-election in 2020.

via NBC News|
#gop-debates#nikki-haley#politics
politics2 years ago

Will Hurd Critiques GOP Debate Stage and Putin's Influence

Will Hurd, former CIA officer and Republican candidate, expresses frustration with the lack of specific plans and focus on improving people's lives during the Republican debate. He emphasizes the need for addressing federal spending, legacy systems, and the impact of programs like Medicare and Social Security. Hurd supports action on climate change, criticizes those who deny its existence, and highlights the importance of clean technologies. He also discusses abortion, advocating for a 15-week ban with exceptions and the need for improved maternal health care. Hurd expresses concern about the weaponization of the Department of Justice and criticizes candidates who would still support former President Trump if he were convicted. He emphasizes the importance of foreign policy experience and supports providing aid to Ukraine to counter Russian aggression.

via POLITICO|
#abortion#climate-change#foreign-policy
politics2 years ago

DeSantis' Campaign in Crisis: Leaked Memo Exposes Weakness and Capitulation

Former Rep. Will Hurd criticizes fellow presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, stating that his campaign is "circling the drain" after a leaked debate prep memo suggests he stand behind former President Trump at the first GOP debate. Hurd plans to attend the debate and wants to "speak truth to power." He criticizes DeSantis for not being willing to take on Trump and lacking a vision for the future in his campaign strategy. Hurd has not yet qualified for the debate but is confident he will meet the criteria. DeSantis has recently made changes to his campaign amid concerns from donors.

via The Hill|
#campaign-strategy#gop-debate#leaked-memo
politics2 years ago

"Ron DeSantis' defense of Florida's slavery curriculum sparks condemnation and controversy"

Former Republican congressman and presidential contender Will Hurd criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for defending the state's new public school standards that teach that some Black people benefited from slavery. Hurd called the notion that there was an upside to slavery "insane" and accused DeSantis of being mean and hateful. The new standards have faced widespread backlash, with Vice President Kamala Harris criticizing them as an attempt to replace history with lies. DeSantis has deflected criticism and attributed the changes to the state education board. Other Republican contenders and Black Republicans in Congress have also criticized the standards. Hurd, who is Black, has been vocal in his criticism of former President Donald Trump and was booed during a recent speech in Iowa.

via NBC News|
#florida#politics#republican-presidential-contender
politics2 years ago

"Ex-GOP Rep. Hurd Refuses to Support Trump for Debate Access, Stands by Principles"

Former GOP Representative Will Hurd has declined to pledge his support for former President Donald Trump in order to participate in the upcoming GOP primary presidential debate. Hurd, a staunch Trump critic, stated that he refuses to lie about his support for Trump, even if it affects his ability to access the debate stage. Hurd has been vocal about his criticism of Trump, calling him a "failed politician" and questioning his fitness for the presidency. As a requirement for the debate, candidates must pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee. Hurd's decision sets him apart from other GOP hopefuls, including former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who are also vying for the 2024 presidential election.

via HuffPost|
#2024-election#donald-trump#gop
politics2 years ago

"Ex-GOP Rep. Hurd Refuses to Support Trump for Debate Access, Stands by Principles"

Former GOP Representative Will Hurd refuses to pledge support for Donald Trump, risking his ability to participate in the upcoming GOP primary presidential debate. Hurd, a staunch Trump critic, believes he cannot lie about his support for the former president. Despite officially announcing his bid for the 2024 presidency, Hurd is unwilling to pledge support for the eventual Republican nominee as required for the debate. Other contenders, including Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis, are also vying for the top spot in the 2024 presidential election.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#2024-election#donald-trump#gop
politics2 years ago

DeSantis' LGBTQ Video Sparks Controversy in GOP Race

Republican candidates, including Chris Christie and Will Hurd, have criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump for engaging in a divisive debate over LGBTQ issues. Christie expressed discomfort with DeSantis' campaign video attacking Trump's support for the LGBTQ community, stating that the focus should be on important issues like inflation and American competitiveness. Hurd called for candidates to prioritize foreign policy and economic matters, urging them to embrace differences rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric.

via POLITICO|
#chris-christie#donald-trump#lgbtq
politics2 years ago

"Former GOP Congressman Will Hurd Launches Presidential Bid as Cyber-Focused Moderate Critic of Trump"

Former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) stated that he will not support Donald Trump if he becomes the GOP presidential nominee in 2024, going against other candidates who have pledged to support whoever becomes the Republican nominee. Hurd, a moderate who announced his candidacy on Thursday, has been a longtime critic of the former president and has opposed the Trump administration's border wall and supported a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers.

via POLITICO|
#allegations#donald-trump#gop
politics2 years ago

Will Hurd, Trump critic, announces 2024 presidential bid.

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Hurd, who served three terms in Congress, has pledged to tackle illegal immigration, inflation, crime, and homelessness. He criticized Trump's proposal for a border wall and voted against his first impeachment. Hurd joins a crowded field seeking the nomination, but has already made himself stand out with his criticism of Trump. He said there is a path to the nomination for a Trump critic and a "dark horse candidate" like himself.

via USA TODAY|
#2024-presidential-race#criticism#donald-trump