

But where we live, and in Trump’s G.O.P., Hutchinson is a long shot. Matthew Continetti On Earth Two, where Donald Trump never entered American politics, a two-term conservative governor from the South like Asa Hutchinson would be considered a serious candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination. He’d make a fine and circumspect attorney general. But it probably won’t be taken that way, considering that his strength is as a workhorse in a game designed for show horses. John Brummett His candidacy should be taken seriously for his diverse, relevant experience and for what he has to say about today’s political predicament.

How seriously should we take Asa Hutchinson’s candidacy? This entry assesses Asa Hutchinson, the former governor of Arkansas, who announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination on Wednesday.

We rate the candidates on a scale of 1 to 10: 1 means the candidate will probably drop out before any caucus or primary voting 10 means the candidate has a very strong chance of receiving the party’s nomination next summer. As Republican candidates enter the 2024 presidential race, Times columnists and Opinion writers will assess their strengths and weaknesses with a scorecard.
