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DeSantis lays out timeline for 2024 decision
The Hill ^ | 02/20/23 | BY MAX GREENWOOD

Posted on 02/20/2023 11:27:22 AM PST by conservative98

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) hinted on Monday that he will make a decision on a 2024 presidential run after the state’s legislative session wraps up in May, giving the clearest timeline yet of when he could enter the race.

Asked on “Fox & Friends” when he might decide on a White House bid, DeSantis mapped out the coming months, saying that he would embark on a tour to promote his new book, “The Courage to be Free,” and work through the Florida legislature’s regular session, which begins in early March.

“We’re going to sell some books, we’re going to spread the message of Florida. And then on March 8, I have our Legislative Session that’s kicking off,” DeSantis said.

“You ain’t seen nothing yet,” he added. “This is going to be the most productive Legislative Session we have had across the board and I think people are going to be really excited … So those are what we’re going to be doing over these next few months as we get beyond that, then we can decide from there.”

Republican sources have long predicted that DeSantis would wait until after the state legislative session to announce a presidential bid, saying that it would give him a chance to rack up new policy victories so that he hits the campaign trail with fresh momentum.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
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To: Sirius Lee

I meant that DeSantis is positioning himself to make a deal with Trump to be his VP pick. Notice how DeSantis isn’t responding to Trumps insults.

It’s a fine line for DeSantis to walk. He needs to be seen as enough of a threat to Trump, but not too much.

That’s my theory anyway. I’m not a political commentator, nor do I play one on TV.


41 posted on 02/20/2023 11:52:19 AM PST by sloanrb
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To: Erik Latranyi
Your pic is of DeSantis' inauguration where former governors are invited. So spare me your "guilt by association" chidishness.

Perfect takedown of their "guilt by association" nonsense by posting pics of Obama, Schumer, etc being with Trump. Misdirection BS is all they have, too, just like Trump.

42 posted on 02/20/2023 11:52:25 AM PST by Golden Eagle (The LGBT indoctrination agenda is designed to outlaw the Bible, and anyone who believes it.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

43 posted on 02/20/2023 11:53:34 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: dragnet2
Hey, Erik, what’s Ron’s view on the 2020 election?

DeSantis thinks not voter ID, mail-in ballots and ballot harvesting are bad things, so he worked to change those laws in Florida resulting in a 20 point victory.

Trump came around to addressing ballot harvesting last week. He is way behind the curveball.

44 posted on 02/20/2023 11:53:34 AM PST by Erik Latranyi (Make America Florida)
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To: dragnet2

You seem obtuse, smarten up.


45 posted on 02/20/2023 11:54:26 AM PST by traderrob6
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To: Erik Latranyi
Just notices your tagline.

I do love it!

46 posted on 02/20/2023 11:54:36 AM PST by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never...in nothing, great or small...Winston Churchill)
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To: dragnet2
You seem angry. Cheer up!

Not at all angry! I am laughing at your pathetic attack on DeSantis and proving what a childish fool you are to every FReeper.

47 posted on 02/20/2023 11:55:09 AM PST by Erik Latranyi (Make America Florida)
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To: dragnet2

You cannot even see that your attacks on DeSantis are as juvenile as those of Colber were on Trump.


48 posted on 02/20/2023 11:56:58 AM PST by Erik Latranyi (Make America Florida)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

Yoda said it best:

Do.

Or do not.

The foreplay is getting boring.


49 posted on 02/20/2023 11:57:16 AM PST by cgbg (Claiming that laws and regs that limit “hate speech” stop freedom of speech is “hate speech”.)
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To: conservative98

I like what DeSantis has done in Florida. It’s becoming a solid, reliable red state. And, it’s my favorite vacation spot. National politics has become such a mess, and the federal government is so toxic that I’d rather see DeSantis just stay away. But, it’s a hard thing for politicians to do- the lure of the most powerful job in the world is mighty tempting.


50 posted on 02/20/2023 11:58:52 AM PST by Repealthe17thAmendment
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To: Golden Eagle

Do you really think if DeSantis somehow won the primary, which he won’t, do ya really think tens of millions of Trump supporters, after being robbed of their sacred votes, will suddenly willy nilly line up behind yet another back stabbing lawyer turned career politician?

??


51 posted on 02/20/2023 11:59:27 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: sloanrb

The 12th Amendment prevents the President and Vice President from being from the same state. I don’t see either one giving up their Florida statehood.


52 posted on 02/20/2023 12:00:07 PM PST by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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To: Erik Latranyi

this is less about DeSantis and more about Florida’s 30 electoral votes and the damage Trump may be doing to himself in that state ...


53 posted on 02/20/2023 12:01:14 PM PST by bankwalker (Repeal the 19th ...)
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To: anyone

Do you really think if DeSantis somehow won the primary, which he won’t, do ya really think tens of millions of Trump supporters, after being robbed of their sacred votes, will suddenly willy nilly line up behind yet another back stabbing lawyer turned career politician?

??


54 posted on 02/20/2023 12:02:22 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: dragnet2
Right now, it looks like Ron has the Bush family square behind him!

Much like President Trump endorsing Mitt Romney for the US Senate race.

What a tedious way to argue a point, no?

55 posted on 02/20/2023 12:02:46 PM PST by Fury
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To: dragnet2
Do you really think if DeSantis somehow won the primary, which he won’t, do ya really think tens of millions of Trump supporters, after being robbed of their sacred votes, will suddenly willy nilly line up behind yet another back stabbing lawyer turned career politician?

If DeSantis wins the primary, you will have lost the primary, not had your votes "stolen."

Trump is doing a good job making sure NO Republican can win this time.

Trump's negatives are so high, he has no chance in the general. Trump is simply trying to push DeSantis's negatives up to his level, so he can even get to the general.

This level of attack, this far out ahead of the traditional primary season, against a faux opponent who hasn't even declared yet, is not only unprecedented, it's actually quite dangerous.

Trumptards don't care. Him or no one. Nevermind he's practically 80, and shot up with his wondershot several times now, if he's even telling the truth about that.

56 posted on 02/20/2023 12:04:30 PM PST by Golden Eagle (The LGBT indoctrination agenda is designed to outlaw the Bible, and anyone who believes it.)
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To: dragnet2

President Trump would have to decide what he wanted to do if he lost in the primaries.

He would have several options.

One of them would be to support DeSantis.

Either he would or he would not...that would be his call—not mine and not yours.


57 posted on 02/20/2023 12:04:32 PM PST by cgbg (Claiming that laws and regs that limit “hate speech” stop freedom of speech is “hate speech”.)
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To: Golden Eagle

Do you really think if DeSantis somehow won the primary, which he won’t, do ya really think tens of millions of Trump supporters, after being robbed of their sacred votes, will suddenly willy nilly line up behind yet another back stabbing lawyer turned career politician?

??

This is a yes or no question. No need to get wordy.


58 posted on 02/20/2023 12:05:47 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: dragnet2

Yes, some will, the ones who truly care about America. Some others will vote for Biden or whoever the Democratic opponent is, just to make sure DeSantis loses. Like probably Trump.


59 posted on 02/20/2023 12:08:16 PM PST by Golden Eagle (The LGBT indoctrination agenda is designed to outlaw the Bible, and anyone who believes it.)
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To: dragnet2

do you believe desantis supporters will vote for trump?...

yes or no...


60 posted on 02/20/2023 12:08:22 PM PST by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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