Posted on 03/23/2023 1:37:32 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis all but confirmed his plans to seek the White House in 2024, saying that if he ran for president, he would defeat Joe Biden.
When asked during an exclusive interview with Piers Morgan, airing Thursday on Fox Nation, if he believed he could defeat Biden in 2024, DeSantis replied, “I think so,” and then explained how he would win the Oval Office.
The Republican governor also added that he would focus his criticisms toward Biden, not his biggest competition, President Donald Trump.
“If I were to run, I’m running against Biden,” said DeSantis. “Like we are competing for the Republican, potentially, I get that, but ultimately you know the guy I’m gonna focus on is Biden because I think he’s failed the country. I think the country wants a change. I think they want a fresh start and a new direction, and so we’ll be very vocal about that.”
The Florida governor also suggested that he would win by appealing to voters across the entire political spectrum, citing his 19-point gubernatorial reelection victory in a historically competitive state as a forecast for a nationwide win.
“I won with independents by 18 points, the governor explained. “You can’t just win with Republicans. You’ve gotta win with independents, and you need to convince some of these Democrats, which I was able to do in Florida, because they’re not woke, they don’t like some of the nonsense going on. They want their streets safe, and they want quality education.”
Although he has repeatedly dismissed claims that he is running for president, DeSantis has actively traveled to high-stakes locations in the country. DeSantis visited Iowa, the first state to caucus in the presidential primaries, earlier this month.
DeSantis also told Morgan during their interview that he had not “made a final decision” on a presidential bid, but told him to “stay tuned.”
Gov. DeSantis is reportedly expected to announce his final decision in the late spring after the Florida state legislature closes out its annual session.
He says to a couple of hundred morons who watch Piers Morgan, notorious anti-gun nut. I thought he got deported.
if he were to run, he has to get by trump to run against biden...
his denial of that shows a lack of sincerity
Ron is floating down that river called Denial.
If this article is accurate, I can only say that DeSantis is one slimy bastard
If Trump is taken down by the Deep State we are going to need DeSantis.
DeSantis has a lot of work to do to win over conservatives alienated by his recent bashing of Trump.
Let’s hear clear policy statements with fully mapped out plans for implementing the policies.
Let’s also hear what he wants done countrywide to prevent election fraud.
Republicans hear: "I'm in second place behind Trump."
This is not the smart way to start a Presidential campaign.
All of my experience, all of my instincts tell me that Ron is an ambitious and cheesy politician. He wants to have Trump’s voters, he wants to capture Trump’s message but he hasn’t got what Trump has: sincerity.
He’s a cardboard imitation of Trump.
I'll vote for another lawyer turned career politician as soon as I learn to juggle flaming chainsaws while riding a unicycle on ice. I promise.
“ if he were to run, he has to get by trump to run against biden...
his denial of that shows a lack of sincerity”
His denial of that shows who he’s working for. Who he’s a mouthpiece for. People who always ignore Trump
DeSantis has a lot of work to do to win over conservatives alienated by his recent bashing of Trump.
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Not to mention all the Floridians whom he promised he’d finish his term as governor .
Did Ron bump his head ?
He must have gotten a dominion promise.
( as if they can be trusted )
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I liked DeSantis until he refused to stand up for the rule of law in the case against Trump. That case is not about personality, It’s about the Wokesters twisting the rule of law to manipulate an election. Now DeSantis has switched his stance on the Ukraine, or at least on Putin.
I'll vote for another lawyer turned career politician as soon as I learn to juggle flaming chainsaws while riding a unicycle on ice. I promise.Then start practicing or enjoy supporting Biden.
If Trump is taken down by the Deep State, there will be no coming back.
if DeSantis wants ANY chance of winning anything, he needs to get the hell away from the Bush goons who are swirling around him trying to mold him into a neocon
Fraud?
What fraud?
Support DeSantis or start practicing or enjoy supporting Biden?
Good grief...Here we go again...Vote for Ron DeSoros or we’ll lose to Biden!
LOL! What a quack.
People need to vote Republican or we will lose to Biden.
Are you a dropout?
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