North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum Defies Calls to Quit Presidential Race
Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota is facing pressure from his own party to drop out of the Republican presidential primary and support an alternative to Donald J. Trump. However, Burgum remains committed to staying in the race, believing that the voters should decide.
Burgum, who is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, has largely self-financed his campaign, spending over $12 million so far. While he is polling at only 1% in Iowa, he believes that his financial resources give him the opportunity to raise awareness and present himself as a potential alternative to Trump.
Despite calls from Republican strategists for most candidates to drop out, Burgum is determined to continue his campaign. He entered the race to make an impact on North Dakota and believes that his leadership qualities and business experience resonate with voters.
Burgum’s campaign has received significant support from wealthy donors, including those with connections to his business world. The super PAC backing him has raised over $11 million.
While his campaign spending on advertisements has been substantial, Burgum still faces challenges in meeting the polling thresholds set by the Republican National Committee for future debates.
Regardless of the challenges ahead, Burgum remains determined to stay in the race and let the voters have their say.