(Reuters) – Retired physician Ben Carson, considered a potential Republican presidential contender, plans a major announcement on May 4 in Detroit, CNN reported on Monday, citing his spokeswoman.
“He will make an announcement. But he’s still very much in the exploratory phase, so he hasn’t made a decision yet,” the spokeswoman, Deana Bass, told the network.
Carson, 63, who is popular with Tea Party conservatives, said in February he was considering a possible presidential announcement in May.
He would be the first African-American to enter the growing Republican field of candidates for the party’s presidential nomination next year.
Florida Senator Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) announced his candidacy on Monday, joining fellow Senators Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).
Among other possible Republican contenders are former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.
(Reporting by Peter Cooney; Editing by Paul Tait)
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