Trump taunts DeSantis after Republicans' stunning loss in key Florida election
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump taunts DeSantis after Republicans' stunning loss in key Florida election

Raw Story  

Donna Deegan, a Democrat and former TV news anchor, pulled off a shock upset to win the open mayoral election in the traditionally Republican city of Jacksonville, Florida, Tuesday. DeSantis' bloody nose delighted former President Donald Trump, who took to his Truth Social platform on Wednesday morning to use the result to mock DeSantis as a loser. In a big upset, the DeSanctimonious backed Republican candidate for Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, LOST," wrote Trump. In addition to portraying him as unfaithful to the GOP for challenging him, Trump and his allies have also attacked DeSantis from the left over his past support for cutting Social Security, as well as mocking a number of his culture war policies like his war against Disney.

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Some Trump allies chafe at potential DeSantis appointment
3 weeks ago

Some Trump allies chafe at potential DeSantis appointment

Politico  

During the primary, DeSantis suggested that Trump no longer had the energy to lead the country. He said he “didn’t know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star,” undercut Trump’s false claims he won the 2020 election, and said the “presidency is not a job for someone pushing 80.” And people close to Trump do not forget …

Trump, DeSantis bury the hatchet at 'great meeting', discuss fundraising
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump, DeSantis bury the hatchet at 'great meeting', discuss fundraising

India Today  

Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a détente between the former rivals after a brutal Republican primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos, according to three people familiar with the discussion. On Monday, Trump said the two had had “a great meeting yesterday” and that he was “very happy to …

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. On Monday, Trump said the two had had “a great meeting yesterday” and that he was “very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida.” “The conversation mostly concerned how we would work closely together to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. “I greatly …

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace, discuss fundraising for ex-president’s campaign
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace, discuss fundraising for ex-president’s campaign

LA Times  

This combination of photos shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaking on July 17, 2023,, left, and former President Trump speaking June 13, 2023. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, according to three people familiar with the discussion, marking a detente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos. The meeting, which lasted three hours, …

Trump calls on GOP to boot Florida member of Congress who supported DeSantis
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump calls on GOP to boot Florida member of Congress who supported DeSantis

Raw Story  

The lone Florida Congress member who endorsed Gov. Rep. Laurel Lee, who won her election in a safe red district, also resisted calls from Trump-supporting lawmakers to do an audit of Florida's 2020 election result when she served as the state's top election official under DeSantis. “Any great MAGA Republicans looking to run against Laurel Lee in Florida’s 15th Congressional …

‘Traitor': After bitter primary, DeSantis may struggle to win over Trump supporters if he runs again
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Traitor': After bitter primary, DeSantis may struggle to win over Trump supporters if he runs again

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Before launching his ill-fated campaign for the White House, Florida Gov. “I think he stabbed Trump in the back,” said Pamela Shinkwin, 73, who lives in Massachusetts and traveled to New Hampshire for one of the former president’s final rallies before his double-digit victory in the primary. Instead, he has needled Trump, including responding to a news …

Trump celebrates DeSantis' decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign
11 months ago

Trump celebrates DeSantis' decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign

Hindustan Times  

ROCHESTER, N.H. — Donald Trump set aside months of criticism and mockery of Ron DeSantis on Sunday night, celebrating his onetime Republican rival as his newest supporter after the Florida governor ended his presidential campaign and endorsed the former president. Nonetheless, it was notable at Sunday's rally in New Hampshire to see Trump praise DeSantis without calling him “DeSantimonious” or …

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once the leading Republican rival to Donald Trump, ended his election campaign on Sunday and threw his support behind the former president. DeSantis's withdrawal, after months of weakening support, leaves only low-polling Nikki Haley standing between Trump and nomination as the Republican Party's candidate for the US presidential election in November. "It's clear to me …

Ron DeSantis drops out of White House race; endorses Donald Trump despite 'disagreements'
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis drops out of White House race; endorses Donald Trump despite 'disagreements'

Hindustan Times  

Washington DC, January 22 : In a major development ahead of the US presidential polls, Florida Governor and GOP leader Ron DeSantis dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed rival and former President Donald Trump, CNN reported. The Florida Governor also endorsed Donald Trump, stating that despite his 'disagreements', the majority of Republican primary voters want to give him …

It's Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley now as Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid
11 months ago

It's Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley now as Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid

Hindustan Times  

Another one bites the dust. Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the US presidential campaign and endorsed former US president Donald Trump, DeSantis announced in a video posted to his X account on January 21, 2024. “It's clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Drops Out Of Presidential Race
11 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. “Nobody worked harder and we left it all out on the field,” DeSantis said in a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, before going on to say, “If there was anything I could do to produce a favorable outcome ― more campaign stops, more interviews ― I would do it.” “But I can’t ask our …

Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid days before New Hampshire primary, endorses Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid days before New Hampshire primary, endorses Trump

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, shown last February, said in a video posted Sunday that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” Florida Gov. He endorsed Trump, saying in a video posted to social media that it was now clear that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” DeSantis said he …

Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late
11 months ago

Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late

LA Times  

There was a moment when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seemed like the Republican Party’s best bet to move on from Donald Trump. During a CNN-produced town hall event Tuesday, DeSantis said, “If Donald Trump is the nominee, the election will revolve around all these legal issues, his trials, perhaps convictions if he goes to trials and loses there, and about …

Watch Joy Reid's Withering 2-Minute Takedown Of 'Absolute Tragedy' Ron DeSantis
11 months, 1 week ago

Watch Joy Reid's Withering 2-Minute Takedown Of 'Absolute Tragedy' Ron DeSantis

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MSNBC’s Joy Reid dedicated two minutes to thrashing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after the Republican presidential hopeful eked out a distant second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses on Monday. “I think we must remark upon the absolute tragedy of Ron DeSantis, as a human being and as a politician,” Reid said during MSNBC’s analysis of the first …

How DeSantis’ struggles in presidential race could dim his clout with Florida Legislature
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How DeSantis’ struggles in presidential race could dim his clout with Florida Legislature

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis on the campaign trail, how much influence will he have on the 2024 session? “It’s not like you can expect to see a whole bunch of liberal stuff coming out of the Florida House and Senate anytime soon,” Binder said. ‘Governor’s game’ Lars Hafner, a political analyst and former Democrat who served 12 years in the Florida House, …

California’s Newsom, Florida’s DeSantis face off in heated debate
1 year ago

California’s Newsom, Florida’s DeSantis face off in heated debate

Al Jazeera  

United States presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom have faced off in a television debate billed as a potential preview of the 2028 presidential race. The matchup between DeSantis, the governor of Florida, and Newsom, an ally of President Joe Biden who is widely expected to mount a future White House bid, was filled with policy clashes …

‘A brilliant move’: How the Newsom-DeSantis debate offers major upsides for the governors
1 year ago

‘A brilliant move’: How the Newsom-DeSantis debate offers major upsides for the governors

LA Times  

Los Angeles Times reporter Taryn Luna and Tampa Bay Times reporter Emily Mahoney sat down to discuss the surprising similarities between California Gov. “It’s kind of a brilliant move on both Newsom and DeSantis’ part.” The long-awaited showdown on Fox News gives DeSantis, the governor of Florida, an opportunity to lift his fading presidential campaign. “In a worst case scenario, …

4 takeaways from the Newsom-DeSantis debate on Fox News
1 year ago

4 takeaways from the Newsom-DeSantis debate on Fox News

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. California has “failed because of his leftist ideology,” DeSantis said of Newsom, whom he called a “slick politician.” “There’s one thing. “Intimidating and humiliating people, that’s your calling.” San Francisco takes a beating as a ‘template’ for Democrats’ America San Francisco, a city of great views and some of the world’s best restaurants, has long …

Donald Trump targets rival Ron DeSantis with retort, 'He’s like a wounded falling bird'
1 year, 1 month ago

Donald Trump targets rival Ron DeSantis with retort, 'He’s like a wounded falling bird'

Hindustan Times  

Former President Donald Trump taunted his adversary, Ron DeSantis, on Saturday, labeling the Florida governor a "wounded falling bird" during a GOP event in their native state. … Now he’s like a wounded falling bird from the sky,” the former president said in a speech at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit. Amidst banners proclaiming "Florida is Trump Country," the …

Donald Trump’s strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past ‘nonsense’
1 year, 1 month ago

Donald Trump’s strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past ‘nonsense’

Associated Press  

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub rubber ducks that paid tribute to the former president. “We’re going to win the Florida primary for the third straight time, and we’re going to win the state by a landslide next November,” …

DeSantis Rejects Meeting With Biden During President’s Florida Visit In Wake Of Idalia
1 year, 3 months ago

DeSantis Rejects Meeting With Biden During President’s Florida Visit In Wake Of Idalia

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LIVE OAK, Fla. — President Joe Biden on Saturday saw from the sky Hurricane Idalia’s impact across a swath of Florida before he set out on a walking tour of a city recovering from the storm. Your nation has your back and we’ll be with you until the job is done.’’ President Joe Biden surveys damage caused …

DeSantis won’t meet with Biden during president’s trip to survey Idalia damage
1 year, 3 months ago

DeSantis won’t meet with Biden during president’s trip to survey Idalia damage

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' office said Friday that he has “no plans” to meet with President Joe Biden when the Democrat flies to Florida this weekend to survey damage from Hurricane Idalia, suggesting that doing so could hinder disaster response. DeSantis preemptively heading off a meeting contradicts Biden himself, who, when asked after an event at …

DeSantis leaves campaign trail and returns to Florida amid crises
1 year, 3 months ago

DeSantis leaves campaign trail and returns to Florida amid crises

CNN  

CNN — With a tropical storm intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s largest city reeling from a racially motivated attack that left three Black people dead, Gov. DeSantis spoke Sunday afternoon from the state’s emergency operations center in Tallahassee to brace Florida’s gulf coast for Tropical Storm Idalia, which could make landfall as a hurricane as early as …

DeSantis vs. Trump: Campaign advisers criticize the Florida governor’s 2024 race.
54 years, 11 months ago

DeSantis vs. Trump: Campaign advisers criticize the Florida governor’s 2024 race.

Slate  

Ron DeSantis’ gentle slide from “serious presidential contender” toward “guy who might end up competing with Doug Burgum to avoid polling at 0 percent” has become less gentle in recent weeks. What could DeSantis say to Republican voters about Trump’s weaknesses as a candidate that would persuade them to leave him behind in the dustbin of history or the dustbin …

Time is running out for DeSantis to prove he isn’t just Diet Trump
1 year, 4 months ago

Time is running out for DeSantis to prove he isn’t just Diet Trump

The Telegraph  

Ron DeSantis’s new campaign manager could prove to be the shot in the arm his ailing presidential bid needs. The Florida governor is flailing amid a media narrative that his campaign has failed to inspire the support of enough Republican primary voters ahead of the first public debate on August 23. Donald Trump remains streets ahead in the polls – …

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.
54 years, 11 months ago

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.

Slate  

Whence last we checked in on the perpetually rebooting Ron DeSantis presidential campaign, it was about 10 days ago and the Florida governor’s operation was purging itself of its most obvious Nazi sympathizers. The other thing that happened Sunday was that NBC News posted an excerpt from a one-on-one DeSantis interview, which was released in full on Monday, in which …

DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report

Raw Story  

The last several weeks have been rough on Florida Gov. Now the South Florida Sun-Sentinel brings word that a new poll from Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research/PolCom Lab shows that Trump is leading DeSantis in the Florida governor's own state by a whopping 20 points. In a statement analyzing the results, FAU political scientist Kevin Wagner argued that they show Trump …

DeSantis is confronted about his campaign's admission it is 'way behind' in the polls against Trump
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis is confronted about his campaign's admission it is 'way behind' in the polls against Trump

Daily Mail  

DeSantis laughed off the problem, saying he knew it would take 'a lot of toil and tears and sweat' to win The Florida governor trails rival Donald Trump by 32 points in the RealClearPolitics polling average and falls behind in early-voting states Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo tore into Ron DeSantis on her show Sunday asking him what is happening …

DeSantis campaign brings in $20m in donations, trailing Trump
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis campaign brings in $20m in donations, trailing Trump

Al Jazeera  

Trump remains the leader in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, despite ongoing legal battles. DeSantis’s $20m haul falls short of the estimated $35m that his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, reportedly raised in the same quarter. The cartoonishly styled video — which appeared on the “DeSantis War Room” Twitter account — begins with a montage of …

Trump Drags DeSantis To 'Hell' With New Attack On Plunging Poll Numbers
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump Drags DeSantis To 'Hell' With New Attack On Plunging Poll Numbers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump is taking great pleasure in the sagging political fortunes of Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida and the former president’s chief rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Trump pronounced the five-week-old DeSantis campaign “DEAD” and said his poll numbers “are dropping like a rock heading to Hell.” Trump also shared a number of polls …

Florida man Ron DeSantis has no juice
1 year, 5 months ago

Florida man Ron DeSantis has no juice

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In late April, Mr DeSantis polled …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ approval rating falls after 2024 presidential bid announcement, Trump surges
1 year, 6 months ago

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ approval rating falls after 2024 presidential bid announcement, Trump surges

Hindustan Times  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ approval rating has fallen significantly two weeks after he announced his 2024 presidential bid. To compare the numbers from early December last year, DeSantis’ approval and disapproval rating was tied at 47 percent then. And we feel it in our bones.” DeSantis addressed his listeners, insisting that the country is going in the wrong direction under …

GOP candidate showdown! Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis face off in epic campaign clash, sparks fly on the trail
1 year, 6 months ago

GOP candidate showdown! Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis face off in epic campaign clash, sparks fly on the trail

Hindustan Times  

The race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination is heating up, as former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis clashed in their first dueling appearances on the campaign trail. DeSantis Strikes Back When asked about Trump's comments, DeSantis didn't shy away from challenging the former president's record. Conversely, Walter Kirsch believed that Trump would ultimately become the party's …

Can Ron DeSantis beat Donald Trump? These Florida political veterans aren’t so sure
1 year, 6 months ago

Can Ron DeSantis beat Donald Trump? These Florida political veterans aren’t so sure

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A Republican media strategist who worked on Mr …

Trump and DeSantis’ rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump and DeSantis’ rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ron DeSantis ’ entry into the 2024 White House race against former President Donald Trump sets up a clash of the Republican Party’s two leading figures as the Florida governor attempts to topple a man who has dominated the GOP for the last seven years. Beyond policy, Trump has attacked DeSantis’ character — accusing him of being …

Friends to foes: How Trump and DeSantis’ relationship has deteriorated over the years
1 year, 7 months ago

Friends to foes: How Trump and DeSantis’ relationship has deteriorated over the years

Associated Press  

MIAMI — It wasn’t always this way. In his 2018 victory speech, DeSantis made sure to thank the president, saying, “I think we’ll have a great partnership.” Here’s how DeSantis and Trump’s relationship has evolved — and broken down — as the two face off to take on Democrat Joe Biden: ‘UNITE BEHIND THE REPUBLICAN TICKET’ During the 2016 presidential …

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

The Independent  

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Ron DeSantis US presidential bid announcement marred by Twitter glitches
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis US presidential bid announcement marred by Twitter glitches

Hindustan Times  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis's long-awaited entry into the 2024 presidential campaign descended into a fiasco on Wednesday as the opening of the live Twitter event intended to announce his candidacy was derailed by glitches. Read here: Ron DeSantis launches Presidential bid with Elon Musk : 5 key takeaways DeSantis finally began speaking after almost half an hour of confusion and …

What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president
1 year, 7 months ago

What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president

Associated Press  

After months of anticipation, Florida Gov. In retaliation, DeSantis took over Disney World’s self-governing district through legislation passed by Florida lawmakers and appointed a new board of supervisors that would oversee municipal services for the sprawling theme parks and hotels. Still, DeSantis’ team has signaled it will highlight electability in a clear contrast with Trump, who faces multiple legal threats …

In the US election, will Ron DeSantis ‘Make America Florida’?
1 year, 7 months ago

In the US election, will Ron DeSantis ‘Make America Florida’?

Al Jazeera  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has promised to bring the blueprint of the state to a national scale. The battle for the 2024 US election is heating up – and the biggest challenger to former president Donald Trump seems to be Ron DeSantis. He gained national notice when he lifted COVID-19 regulations earlier than most other US states. In this episode: …

DeSantis launches US presidential bid in glitch-filled broadcast
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis launches US presidential bid in glitch-filled broadcast

Al Jazeera  

DeSantis is seen as the most formidable opponent against former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, also weighed in on Twitter, comparing DeSantis to the failed campaign of 2016 candidate and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush: “DeSantis is making JEB!” He also dubbed the broadcast a “#DeSaster”. On Tuesday, the governor’s wife, Casey …

DeSantis set to announce US presidential bid on Twitter with Musk
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis set to announce US presidential bid on Twitter with Musk

Al Jazeera  

Florida governor seen as the biggest threat to current frontrunner Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. Ron DeSantis is to announce his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in a livestreamed Twitter chat with the platform’s billionaire owner Elon Musk, touting his ultraconservative record as governor of Florida as a blueprint for the United States. His rising profile among …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to formally enter 2024 US presidential election next week
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to formally enter 2024 US presidential election next week

Firstpost  

According to two sources familiar with the decision, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis will formally enter the 2024 US presidential election next week, becoming Donald Trump’s main competitor for the Republican nomination and shaking up a mainly one-sided fight. Former US President Trump has in recent weeks stepped up his political attacks on the Florida governor and maintains a commanding …

Ron DeSantis walks through all the ways that Donald Trump is a loser in the GOP
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis walks through all the ways that Donald Trump is a loser in the GOP

Raw Story  

Fellow Republicans have been needling Gov. Trump's favorite accusation seems to be that he "made" DeSantis in his own image, and ensured his success at a time DeSantis was thinking of dropping out of the race. In a Sunday comment, former Rep. Joe Walsh even predicted that DeSantis would never be capable of attacking back because he doesn't have the …

'Outflanked' DeSantis strategic blunder has left his presidential run 'bruised' and reeling
1 year, 7 months ago

'Outflanked' DeSantis strategic blunder has left his presidential run 'bruised' and reeling

Raw Story  

The decison by Florida Gov. With both Trump and DeSantis both in Iowa on Saturday, the governor is not only having to deal with charming GOP activists but As the Times report notes, one key Florida ally, Rep. Byron Donalds has abandoned DeSantis just months after prominently appearing with the re-elected governor after his landslide win in November. ALSO IN …

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters
1 year, 7 months ago

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters

The Independent  

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Trump brutally mocks Ron DeSantis: 'Outplayed, outsmarted, and embarrassed by Mickey Mouse'
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump brutally mocks Ron DeSantis: 'Outplayed, outsmarted, and embarrassed by Mickey Mouse'

Raw Story  

Former president Donald Trump tore into his potential challenger for the 2024 Republican nomination for president of the United States on Thursday, saying Florida governor Ron DeSantis "got outplayed, outsmarted, and embarrassed by Mickey Mouse and Disney." Trump posted on Truth Social, the social network he owns, that "Ron DeSanctimonious" was defeated by Disney, no doubt referencing the ongoing beef …

Barely begun, 2024 Republican presidential nomination boils down to Donald Trump vs Ron DeSantis
1 year, 8 months ago

Barely begun, 2024 Republican presidential nomination boils down to Donald Trump vs Ron DeSantis

Firstpost  

Miami, United States: It is still almost 300 days until the first ballot is cast but the fog is already lifting in the battle for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination – leaving two men standing. The combative governor’s crusade against the “woke” left-wing ideology he sees as infecting schools and other public institutions has made him a major player in …

DeSantis team welcomes contrast with Trump ‘chaos’ candidacy
1 year, 8 months ago

DeSantis team welcomes contrast with Trump ‘chaos’ candidacy

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jim McKee is standing at the end of a line that snakes through five aisles of fiction inside the Books-A-Million store in Florida’s capital city. “Personally, I’d rather see DeSantis win the Republican primary than Trump,” McKee says softly, having to repeat himself to be heard. He has a good story to tell.” Indeed, conversations throughout Tallahassee’s …

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