Exclusive – Former Republican Rep. Will Hurd (Texas) says his trip to New Hampshire this weekend sparks further speculation that the former CIA secret agent is considering a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. I am aware of that. New Hampshire has held its first primary in the White House campaign for a century.
Hurd will address hundreds of Republican leaders, elected officials and activists gathered for the state’s annual Republican Party convention in an exclusive interview with Fox News before making a stop in New Hampshire on Saturday.
“I am aware of the situation and I recognize the importance New Hampshire plays in our political system. I’m excited to see how it resonates,” Hurd stressed.
Hurd, who was the only black Republican in the House of Representatives while serving in the House from 2015 to 2021, took part in a book tour of “The American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Achieving Big” last spring. garnered national attention.
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Former Texas Republican Rep. Will Hurd in his 2022 book American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done
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In his book, Hurd urged his party to rethink its political style, offering ideas for reforming America’s political system and keeping the nation competitive against China and other great powers.
“Here’s what I’ve learned over the last few years: No one wants to see a 2020 repeat,” Hurd claimed. “I think there are a lot of Republicans who want conservative policies enacted, but if they don’t win the election, they can enact conservative policies.”
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Asked about a possible run for the White House, Hurd said, “I’ve always been open minded about how I serve my country. And that’s one of the reasons I’m in New Hampshire about how the importance of the nation’s first primary will play a role and determine the kind of America we want. It is to speak.
“The New Hampshire Republicans recognize and understand the importance of their position, and that they are making decisions not just for themselves, but for the nation as a whole. I know, and that’s my message.”
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Hurd was scheduled to be one of the main speakers at the NHGOP conference until earlier this week. As first reported by Fox News, former President Trump announced he would attend the rally and deliver a keynote address. Trump is the only major Republican ever to declare a candidacy for the White House in 2024, and he launched his campaign in November.
A sign marking New Hampshire’s cherished 100-year tradition of hosting the United States’ first presidential primary on December 7, 2022, across from the State Capitol in Concord, New Hampshire.
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Asked about sharing the stage with Trump on Saturday, Hurd said, “The fact that people in New Hampshire can see different messages is important. We have different perspectives and opinions,” he said. … we should have an idea race. That’s the only way to make sure this experiment called America continues to exist.
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Hurd has an impressive résumé, but if he does run, the Republican field will see Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former South Carolina Gov. It will be considered a strong contender alongside high-profile contenders such as Nikki Haley. He served as an ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump administration.
“The appeal of a place like New Hampshire is that Granite Stater appreciates unique backgrounds and experiences, and Granite Stater is open minded,” says Hurd. “And I think that’s what makes a state like New Hampshire so attractive and interesting.”
Texas Rep. Will Hurd meets with New Hampshire Republicans on May 3, 2019 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Jim Merrill, a longtime Republican national consultant based in New Hampshire, agrees.
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“If he resonates anywhere, it will be here, because New Hampshire still gives candidates a chance to speak up, to be heeded, and to be taken seriously. Someone as trustworthy as Heard will get that opportunity,” said Merrill.
“Whether it’s more widespread remains to be seen. But we’ve seen many times that underfunded candidates do well in New Hampshire and exceed expectations. And for Will Hurd, , if he decides to run, it may simply exceed expectations.”
