Gov. Doug Burgum’s quixotic presidential campaign has baffled even North Dakotans, but then again, many of the 2024 hopefuls have prompted the same wonder.

Republican candidate Doug Burgum is participating in the first GOP debate ahead of the 2024 election. But North Dakota governor threw LGBTQ voters under the bus.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum speaks to members of the press on the day of the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, GA, June 27, 2024. Marco Bello/Reuters Burgum suspended his ...

Doug Burgum has at least a couple of things going for him: He is a sitting governor, which is the most common steppingstone to the United States presidency, and he has deep pockets.. But Mr ...