Former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are preparing to launch bids for the 2024 Republican presidential slot.
A strategist knowledgeable of Christie’s plans told The Epoch Times on May 31 that Maria Comella will run his upcoming campaign. Comella worked on Christie’s 2016 presidential bid. She was also chief of staff for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The strategist told The Epoch Times that Mike DuHaime, CEO of MAD Global Strategy Group, will be an adviser to Christie. DuHaime also previously worked for Christie and various other Republican politicians, including as the head of Rudy Giuliani’s 2008 presidential run and in a regional role for former President George W. Bush’s 2004 campaign.
A source familiar with Pence’s plans confirmed that the Indiana native will formally announce next week.
The two men are part of a rush of new entrants to the race, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.). New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu told CNN’s Jake Tapper he’ll soon decide whether to enter the race. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin may also enter the race.
