The robust Republican presidential primary field has grown yet again.
In recent years, Hirsh Singh has emerged as one of the most well-known conservative leaders in his native New Jersey, particularly among the heart and soul of the Republican Party, the grassroots. His youthful enthusiasm, public speaking skills and ability to hone his message to the party faithful disenchanted by the GOP establishment become immediately apparent to even the most casual observers.
Of course, he must masterfully use all three to emerge as a viable candidate.
In a pinned tweet, Singh described himself as “unapologetically MAGA.” Like Vivek Ramaswamy, Singh's strategy may involve embracing Trumpism while differentiating himself from the former president. (RELATED: New Candidate Joins Race For The White House – Everything You Need To Know)
Speaking to ALN's Victoria Snitsar Churchill, Singh explained why he's confident his candidacy will take off amid the crowded primary:
I'm the only candidate who has publicly been on the right side of every issue – from supporting Trump in 2016, opposing the COVID lockdowns and vaccine mandates, protecting our children and parental rights – I have the track record, and I am the only candidate who did not fall for the propaganda.
Currently, the 2024 Republican presidential nomination favors the 45th president by a wide margin, though the numbers are more competitive in the first caucus and primary states.
Singh has yet to campaign in a general election. He has run in New Jersey, including in the Garden State's 2020 U.S. Senate primary, falling short of challenging U.S. Senator Cory Booker by only two percentage points.
The RealClearPolitics national polling average for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination has Trump in front at 52.3%, then Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 18%, followed by entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley in the low single digits.
But prognosticators say Trump isn't home-free.
For the 45th president to win decisively, he has to win early. At the same time, the field of GOP candidates must remain large through Super Tuesday to keep his opposition fractured.
According to his campaign, Singh's appeal revolves around his ability to bridge divides between the conservative and libertarian wings of the Republican Party. His conservative bona fides are without question, as is his commitment to ending the War in Ukraine.
Transcending ideological fissures while remaining true to what you believe in the face of intense public pressure gives Singh instant credibility in what will surely be a knock-down, drag-out fight to next year's Republican National Convention.
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RINO or MAGA??