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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) seems to have disappeared from the airwaves in early primary states despite his commitment to stay in the 2024 race. After losing to former President Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses Monday, coming in a distant second, DeSantis does not have any ads running in New Hampshire, South Carolina, or Nevada, according to ad tracking services. Not only has his campaign apparently gone silent, but the various super PACs supporting his 2024 bid have also vanished from television in the early nominating states.

Former President Donald Trump is leading Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida in the latest Victory Insights survey, which shows a 25-point swing from DeSantis to Trump head-to-head since November.In a crowded field in the Sunshine State, Trump takes an eight-point lead over DeSantis, leading 42.9 percent to 34.8 percent.-- cut --2024 Florida Republican Primary:Trump 43% (+8)DeSantis 35%Ramaswamy 4%Haley 3%Hutchinson 1%Johnson 0%.Head-2-Head:Trump 47% (+15)DeSantis 32%.@VictoryPolling, 1,000 LV, 4/6-8https://t.co/HaNHExFifS— Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) April 10, 2023Trump’s lead expands even greater when DeSantis is taken out of the scenario, leading 65.9 percent to Haley’s 7.8 percent. In that scenario, 22.4 percent remain undecided.The survey...