Sen. TedCruz confirms Senate reelection bid but leaves open option to seek presidency in 2024
Cruz spoke Saturday to an annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, which is considered the unofficial start of the GOP campaign to nominate a 2024 standard-bearer, four days after former President Donald Trump launched his bid to reclaim the White House. Cruz, who was well received by Republican Jewish Coalition members, concluded with remarks about his difficult reelection in 2018, as well as a solicitation for contributions to his Senate campaign.
“You can consider whatever you like,” Cruz said, when asked if running for reelection means he should no longer be considered a potential 2024 contender. “There will be plenty of time to discuss 2024 presidential. I get that that is a lot of fun in the media to do. There will be plenty of time for that.”
The senator has described the experience as among the most fun he has ever had in his life, other than losing, and Republicans have a history of picking the runner-up the next time the party holds an open primary. Those two factors would suggest a Cruz presidential campaign is in the offing. But Trump’s decision to run has complicated the senator’s plans.
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