Former Kemp adviser leads new super PAC backing Pence's expected presidential run

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a luncheon Friday, April 28, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (Rick Bowmer/AP)

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A group of long-time Republican operatives is launching a super PAC supporting the expected presidential campaign of former Vice President Mike Pence.

The move is the strongest signal yet that Pence is planning to officially challenge former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. Pence has been signaling his plan for months with campaign-style trips to early voting states including Iowa and New Hampshire.

The Committed to America PAC will be co-chaired by former Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas and Scott Reed who managed the 1996 presidential campaign for former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole.