Asa Hutchinson, ex-Arkansas governor, launches bid for 2024 GOP presidential nomination

"As governor of Arkansas, we cut taxes and created record surpluses."

"And he emphasized the need to put Social Security and Medicare on a more sustainable path."

"He also vowed to support law enforcement, while saying he wants to scale back the FBI to focus on counterterrorism."

"The former governor, congressman, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and border security official had previously said he would run for president, and formally launched his campaign with a speech in Bentonville, Arkansas, his birthplace."

"He argued that the Republican Party has to have "someone different than Donald Trump running for president."nn"Well, he would be a very tough opponent, if Donald Trump is the nominee."

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"Hutchinson said "the United States of America has been challenged in every generation from threats abroad to civil unrest at home."

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""Isolation only leads to weakness, and weakness leads to war," Hutchinson said, adding that the best way to secure peace is to have the best military in the world."

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""We have learned that in times of turmoil, uncertainty, and division, America has always benefited from leaders who challenge us and give us hope," Hutchinson continued."

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"Hutchinson did not mention Trump in his remarks on Wednesday, but has been one of the few Republicans willing to criticize the former president, who enjoys a large lead in GOP primary polls."

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"Hutchinson did not mention Trump in his remarks on Wednesday, but has been one of the few Republicans willing to criticize the former president, who enjoys a large lead in GOP primary polls."

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"His campaign faces a steep uphill climb given Republican voters' continued support for former President Donald Trump."

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""Today, I am aouncing that I am a candidate for president of the United States," Hutchinson told supporters."

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"That's [Democrats'] best wish, is that you have a repeat of 2020," Hutchinson said."

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"Hutchinson said he doesn't want an "unending" war in Ukraine, and the best way to avoid that is to help Ukraine "today.""

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"Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his long-shot bid for the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nomination on Wednesday, making the case that his "mettle has been tested" and he's ready to take on President Biden."

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"Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his long-shot bid for the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nomination on Wednesday, making the case that his "mettle has been tested" and he's ready to take on President Biden."

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"Hutchinson's formal aouncement comes one day after Mr. Biden aounced he's ruing for a second term."

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"Hutchinson's formal aouncement comes one day after Mr. Biden aounced he's ruing for a second term."

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"As the governor of Arkansas during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hutchinson said he demonstrated how to lead without shuttering all businesses and schools, and knows how to balance a budget."

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"Still, Hutchinson said Mr. Biden as an incumbent is a "formidable opponent" and "you'd have to take that seriously."nn"While we see all of the fractures in his leadership and his vision for the future as a weak America, both energy, both security and globally, we have to make our case every day and we have to present a candidate that can attract independents and suburban voters in the fall," Hutchinson said."

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"Still, Hutchinson said Mr. Biden as an incumbent is a "formidable opponent" and "you'd have to take that seriously."nn"While we see all of the fractures in his leadership and his vision for the future as a weak America, both energy, both security and globally, we have to make our case every day and we have to present a candidate that can attract independents and suburban voters in the fall," Hutchinson said."

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"In an interview with CBS News over the weekend, Hutchinson said Mr. Biden would be "a very tough opponent" in the general election if Trump is the nominee."

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"In an interview with CBS News over the weekend, Hutchinson said Mr. Biden would be "a very tough opponent" in the general election if Trump is the nominee."

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"In an interview with CBS News over the weekend, Hutchinson said Mr. Biden would be "a very tough opponent" in the general election if Trump is the nominee."

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"Hutchinson, 72, focused his remarks on his and Mr. Biden's records, rather than taking aim at potential and declared GOP candidates."

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"Hutchinson, 72, focused his remarks on his and Mr. Biden's records, rather than taking aim at potential and declared GOP candidates."

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