Staff Reports
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s presidential campaign is facing a truly dreadful financial situation, and it’s not looking good, folks. According to a “report” from NBC News (you know how reliable they are), Pence’s campaign raised a measly $3.3 million in the third quarter. Now, that might sound like a lot to you and me, but in the world of politics, it’s chump change. Especially when you consider that he only has $1.2 million in cash on hand and a whopping $620,000 in debt. Yikes!
Compared to his Republican rivals, and even President Biden, Pence’s campaign is practically on life support. Biden’s campaign reported a whopping $71 million in third quarter fundraising. I mean, come on, can we really believe those numbers? But even if we cut that in half, it’s still way more than what Pence can muster. And let’s not forget about former President Trump, who hasn’t reported his numbers yet but managed to rake in around $35 million in the second quarter. Can Pence even compete with that? It’s like bringing a knife to a gunfight!
The financial woes don’t stop there, folks. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis managed to raise $15 million in the third quarter, but get this – he can only use $5 million for the primary. It’s like financial constraints are just raining down on Pence’s campaign. You almost have to feel sorry for the guy. Almost.
REPORT: Pence Campaign Financials Are Eerily Similar To Scott Walker Campaign's Just Before His 2016 Exit https://t.co/GsLwn36jrQ
— Fearless45 (@Fearless45Trump) October 15, 2023
And let’s talk about that mounting debt, shall we? NBC News brings up the example of Scott Walker, the former governor of Wisconsin, and his ill-fated run for the White House in 2016. Walker had just under $1 million in the bank and $161,000 in debt at the end of the third quarter. And you know what happened next? He dropped out of the race faster than you can say “campaign catastrophe.” Looks like history might repeat itself for Pence.
But wait, there’s more! Not only does Pence have limited cash on hand and a mountain of debt, but he’s also facing the challenge of qualifying for the third Republican primary debate. The Republican National Committee wants candidates to have at least 70,000 individual donors to make the cut. Pence had to scramble to make the first debate, and now he’s finding himself in fifth place in the national polls. Things are not looking good for ol’ Mike.
In conclusion, it seems like Pence’s presidential campaign might just be circling the drain. With lackluster fundraising, mounting debt, and fierce competition from other Republicans, it’s hard to see how he can come out on top. But hey, you never know what could happen in politics. Maybe a miracle will occur, and Pence will turn his campaign around. But until then, all we can do is grab some popcorn and enjoy the chaos.
