Francis Suarez

(Newser) - One of the longer shots in the Republican field is calling it quits. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced on X Tuesday that he was suspending his 2024 campaign for president. It's not a huge surprise: The 45-year-old was barely registering in the polls and failed to qualify for the...

(Newser) - Nine candidates may have the numbers to officially qualify for the first Republican debate Wednesday night, but only eight will be on the stage. Coverage:

• The eight: Candidates on stage will Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, Doug Burgum, and Asa Hutchinson, reports the

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(Newser) - Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suarez's city. The 45-year-old mayor, the only Hispanic candidate in the race, declared...