Pence Sought Public Funding For White House Bid

The New York Times reports:

Former Vice President Mike Pence sought public financing for his failed presidential primary campaign, a highly unusual move that if successful would make him the first Republican in more than a decade to receive such funds, according to Federal Election Commission documents that have not previously been disclosed.

Starting in the post-Watergate era, the federal government has allowed presidential candidates to apply for and receive public dollars.

But the program has become all but obsolete as it imposes strict spending limits on anyone who participates, at a time when the cost of nationwide campaigning has skyrocketed. Even applying for the money is generally seen as a sign of desperation because the limits of the program are so onerous.

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NEWS: Mike Pence applied for public matching funds for his failed 2024 presidential primary bid last fall, only two weeks before he exited the race.

Documents show the FEC has yet to approve but set to discuss this week.https://t.co/3GbwpEJZg9

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