Nelsen discusses the political positions of GOP candidates 2023

June 13, 2023

On FOX Carolina’s “You Decide,” Furman University politics and international affairs professor Brent Nelsen discussed the 2024 presidential election.

Nelsen examined probable GOP nomination stances for former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He also explored how these contenders may separate themselves from GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.

Furman University’s Brent Nelsen discussed the 2024 presidential election on FOX Carolina’s “You Decide” segment. Nelsen, a politics and foreign affairs professor, discussed GOP contenders’ political positions.

Nelsen discussed probable candidates such former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He highlighted how each of these candidates may distance themselves from GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.

Nelsen explored possible GOP nomination stances.

Pence, Trump’s vice president, may struggle to distance himself from the former president, Nelsen said. Nelsen predicted that Pence would struggle due to his strong association with Trump. “He’ll have to create some distance, but I’m not sure how.”

Nelsen suggests Christie may be able to distance himself from Trump. Nelsen noted that Christie has previously criticized Trump. “He can say, ‘I was never really on board with that part of Trump’s agenda.’”

Nelsen thinks Scott may try to unite the GOP. Nelsen predicted that he would endeavor to please both parties. “He’ll appeal to moderate Republicans and Trump supporters.”

Finally, Nelsen addressed Trump supporter DeSantis. Nelsen said DeSantis may separate himself from Trump on some topics while still supporting the previous president. Final judgment. Nelsen said DeSantis will try to appeal to the Trump camp while showing his own identity.

Nelsen’s observations suggest GOP contenders’ 2024 campaign tactics. As the election heats up, it will be interesting to observe how candidates position themselves relative to Trump and the GOP base.