Former Vice President Mike Pence’s second-quarter fundraising total has come under scrutiny as he raised only $1.2 million since launching his campaign for the White House. When combined with the $2.6 million raised by the super PAC Committed to America, the total reaches approximately $3.8 million. Compared to other Republican contenders, Pence’s fundraising falls on the lower end, causing concern among his supporters.
In contrast, former President Donald Trump’s campaign raised an impressive $35 million during the second quarter of 2023, almost double the amount raised in the first quarter. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also brought in a substantial $20 million within the first six weeks of his campaign, with his super PAC Never Back Down raising an additional $130 million since its launch in March. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie reported raising $7.3 million and $7.5 million respectively in the second quarter.
Furthermore, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum raised $11.7 million in just 23 days of his campaign. However, this figure included a personal investment of $10.2 million from Burgum himself. These impressive fundraising totals highlight the competitive landscape of the 2024 Republican presidential race.
Pence’s lackluster fundraising total raises concerns about his eligibility to participate in the first presidential debate scheduled for August 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Republican National Committee has set certain requirements for candidates to qualify for the debate stage, including having 40,000 unique donors with a minimum of 200 unique donors per state or territory in at least 20 states or territories. Pence’s campaign has not reached this threshold, putting his participation in the debate at risk.
To increase the number of donors, Burgum’s campaign is offering a $20 gift card to donors who contribute at least $1, with a limit of one gift card per person.
In addition to meeting the donor requirements, candidates must also reach 1% in three national polls or 1% in two national polls and 1% in a poll conducted in one of the four early-voting states (Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada) to secure a spot on the debate stage.
It remains to be seen whether Pence can overcome his fundraising challenges and secure a spot in the first GOP debate. The competition among Republican candidates is fierce, and their fundraising success will play a crucial role in determining their viability in the race for the presidency.
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