OnPolitics: Can Pence reinvent himself in the lead up to 2024?

As he works to reset his image, Mike Pence pulls inspo from his old political hero.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Wed Jun 7 2023 Hey OnPolitics readers. As former Vice President Mike Pence publicly launches his bid for 2024, who will he be to voters? Pence's break with Donald Trump over the former president's demand to overturn the 2020 election results puts Pence in a difficult position to grab the 2024 nomination away from his former boss. Defined by Trump: Republicans still loyal to Trump see Pence as a traitor. And those wanting to move on don't think Pence's big break erases four years of serving Trump, USA TODAY reporter Maureen Groppe writes. `Midwestern Reagan Republican:' Part of Pence's is strategy to reintroduce himself to voters is turning back to the president who had been Pence's political hero before he teamed up with Trump. Pence has tried to emulate Reagan's sunny optimism as well as embraced the same "three-legged stool" rubric of uniting social, fiscal and defense conservatives. Will it work? Keep reading: Defined by Trump, can Mike Pence reset his image to win over 2024 GOP primary voters? 📨 Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter Biden's labor secretary pick in political limbo amid Senate struggles Biden's choice for labor secretary Julie Su faces an uphill battle for confirmation, and her nomination has not come to the Senate floor for a vote. READ MORE Advertisement Donald Trump supporter Taylor Budowich confirms grand jury appearance A supporter of Donald Trump, Taylor Budowich, confirmed his appearance before a federal grand jury in Florida as the inquiry appears to be near end. READ MORE George Santos must reveal cosigners for his $500,000 bond, judge rules Rep. George Santos, who was indicted in May with several financial crimes, has until 12 p.m. Friday to appeal the decision. READ MORE In debt ceiling bill protest, GOP hardliners tank vote, burn McCarthy Nearly a dozen GOP lawmakers sided with Democrats to fail a vote 206-220 on legislation protecting gas stoves in protest of the debt ceiling deal. READ MORE Here's why Cornel West is challenging Donald Trump and Joe Biden In a wide-ranging interview with USA TODAY, 2024 hopeful Cornel West discusses his outsider bid for president. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback