Why Pence Is Launching His Campaign in Iowa and Christie in New Hampshire

"Later, some members of the pro-Trump mob that stormed the building issued chants of "Hang Mike Pence."nnRead more: How Trump Pressured Pence With Taunts, Lies and an Angry Mobnn"

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"But for Pence, the state's evangelical constituency is particularly appealing as he launches his 2024 bid."

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"As other candidates in the race have been cautious about criticizing former President Donald Trump, who remains a dominant force in the Republican Party, Christie has signaled that he will have no such qualms."

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"The Hawkeye State could be the perfect place for him to reestablish himself; one Iowa Republican strategist who spoke to TIME said that they were surprised and impressed by the support Pence has already built in the state."

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"nnPence's reputation with Trump voters took a hit after the two men split over the validity of the 2020 election results and the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021."

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"Gloria Mazza, chair of the Republican Party of Polk County, Iowa's most populous, tells TIME that she saw Pence at a party fundraiser last month and at the aual Roast and Ride political rally this past weekend."

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"As polling shows Trump remains the frontrunner for the GOP nomination, Pence is making clear to Iowa voters that they have the power to change the narrative."

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"That kind of positioning could help Pence in the Hawkeye State given the large evangelical constituency there."

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"The former Vice President was the governor of Indiana when Trump picked as his running mate in 2016, partly to help win over religious conservatives wary of the celebrity businessman."

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"Eight years later, Pence has maintained his ultraconservative reputation, especially when it comes to abortion."

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"As other Republicans have taken more measured stances on the issue after the fall of Roe v. Wade, Pence has said he would back "any pro-life legislation that Congress would take up" and that, "We must not rest and must not relent until the sanctity of life is restored to the center of American law in every state in the land.""

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""I believe as conservatives, men and women, you have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to shape the leadership of this party in ways that will shape the nation as never before," Pence told Iowa voters on Saturday."

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"u00a9 Drew Angerer -- Getty Images; Richard Rodriguez -- Getty Images Former Vice President Mike Pence; Former New Jersey Governor Chris ChristiennFormer New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is set to launch his bid in New Hampshire Tuesday evening, where he will start to court the state's pragmatic moderates."

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"A day later, former Vice President Mike Pence will formally aounce his presidential bid in Iowa focusing on a different key constituency: evangelical voters."

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"On that day, Trump falsely told supporters that Pence had the power to return Trump to the presidency."

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"On that day, Trump falsely told supporters that Pence had the power to return Trump to the presidency."

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