THE RAPIDLY SHRINKING GOP FIELD. The announcement from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) that he is dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential race fits the definition of the phrase "shocking but not surprising." Yes, it was jarring that Scott did it when he did, with no advance notice, during a Fox News appearance with his good friend Trey Gowdy. But Scott's departure was no surprise. He was well liked, highly thought of, and going nowhere in the Republican race. His campaign lasted from his announcement on May 22 to his departure on Nov. 12.
Indian American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has called for stronger relationships with India, South Korea and Japan to reduce US' economic dependence on China and Taiwan.