Letter From America
Marion McKeone: Starting gun for Republican primary campaign distinctly lacking in calibre
Republican no-shows at this year’s CPAC gathering are feeding conjecture that the GOP is looking to weaken an association that has become an instrument for Donald Trump – whose victory in the 2024 primaries is by no means assured
And they’re off . . . sort of. Since Ronald Reagan addressed its inaugural gathering in 1974, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has been the launch pad for Republican rising stars and presidential contenders. For almost half a century, it was the single unmissable event in the GOP calendar for any Republican considering a run for the White House.
Not this year. While the 2024 primary season has already begun, officially and unofficially, more ...
