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The race for the GOP presidential nomination is on with at least 10 high-profile Republicans leading the charge. There’s former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and former Vice President Mike Pence, just to name a few.
After observing how several candidates spent their Fourth of July stumping on the campaign trail, Straight Arrow News contributor Rashad Richey argues there’s a lack of clear strategies and objectives coming out of the growing field of GOP presidential contenders.
Okay, let’s talk about the nation celebration of Independence Day. We just celebrated the Fourth of July, right? A lot of food, a lot of get-togethers, a lot of pool parties, a lot of barbecue. Good stuff.
But it is supposed to represent the nation’s independence. Right? And typically individuals who either hold political office or they’re running for political office — they provide some type of patriotic proclamation via social media, via speech.
Well, what did the former President of the United States Donald Trump have to say for the Fourth of July? Well, he decided as his first act for the Fourth of July, the former president, Donald Trump, wanted you to know: “F Biden,” so he provided a meme, and the meme says, “I’ve never seen Biden, a pro-Biden flag. I’ve never seen pro-Biden hats. He got 81 million votes.” As if, somehow, that celebrates Independence Day.
Or maybe, let’s go to Tim Scott, United States senator, South Carolina, running for president as well. What was his big announcement? He wanted the world to know that he wears patriotic socks. And his nephew, Ben Scott, is very proud of Uncle Timmy for being able to wear patriotic socks.
It’s a damn shame. None of these individuals are talking about what actually matters to you.
