Ro Khanna puts political consultants in early 2024 primary states on campaign payroll
foxnews.comRep. Ro Khanna is paying a cadre of political consultants in the early presidential nominating states, which some say is a possible sign he's exploring a presidential run as early as 2024.
Khanna, a three-term California Democrat, has on his campaign payroll political consultants and strategists throughout the Northeast as well as in Iowa, Nevada and Colorado.The relationships were first disclosed on Friday in filings Khanna's re-election campaign made with the Federal Election Commission. "He's clearly exploring the possibility of running for president at some point," said Brad Bannon, a Democratic political strategist who has worked on multiple high-profile campaigns. "It might not be in 2024, but he's young and has time to prepare and meet people.
Plus, we live in a very volatile political climate. You never know what can happen." Khanna, who recently published a book on "dignity" in the age of Big Tech, has become a staple of Democratic fundraising dinners in the early nominating states.This year alone, the California congressman has traveled extensively to New Hampshire and Nevada to address local Democratic groups.
Rep. Ro Khanna is paying a cadre of political consultants in the early presidential nominating states, potentially signaling a future White House run. (REUTERS/Scott Morgan.) "Hiring a consultant doesn't always mean you're running," said Bannon.
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