What is an exploratory committee....?

Answer 1

An exploratory committee is the 1st step a potential candidate takes to run for President.

A committee is formed to review all aspaect of a race including if the candidate can win, how much money can be raised, what the message will be, etc.

Answer 2

It a group of people who take surveys of ordinary people and party officials/people with money to see what a persons standings are in a political race.