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Rick Scott Weighing Presidential Run
New York Times ^ | June 22, 2023 | Jonathan Swan

Posted on 06/22/2023 12:06:41 PM PDT by Republicans 2016 2020

Senator Rick Scott of Florida is considering a late entry into the Republican presidential primary race, a move that would make him the latest high-profile Florida Republican to try to wrest the nomination from Donald J. Trump, according to two people familiar with the discussions.

Should he enter the race, Mr. Scott, Florida’s former governor, would be challenging both the front-runner, Mr. Trump, as well as the distant-second rival, Ron DeSantis, the state’s current governor. Mr. Scott would also join Mr. Trump, Mr. DeSantis and Mayor Francis X. Suarez of Miami as the fourth Republican presidential candidate from Florida. Mr. DeSantis in particular could see his support erode further if Mr. Scott adds to an already crowded field of Trump alternatives.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: election2024; fl; florida; guessing1oz; keepingcampaigncash; scott
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1 posted on 06/22/2023 12:06:41 PM PDT by Republicans 2016 2020
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

I doubt he’ll get very far.


2 posted on 06/22/2023 12:07:23 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

What is it with these people?


3 posted on 06/22/2023 12:08:37 PM PDT by stanne
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

They will need a monstrously big stage for initial debates.


4 posted on 06/22/2023 12:08:42 PM PDT by entropy12 (Career politicians like DeSantis are there to build wealth, Trump is there to serve & lose wealth)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

There’s a beauty. 😅


5 posted on 06/22/2023 12:09:12 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: stanne
"What is it with these people?"

Big egos, little brains.

6 posted on 06/22/2023 12:11:09 PM PDT by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

Can we just get a list of those who AREN’T running?


7 posted on 06/22/2023 12:11:50 PM PDT by Engraved-on-His-hands
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To: stanne
"What is it with these people?"

On second thought, maybe all these morons jumping on the bandwagon for President actually think they have a shot at being picked for the VP slot. Again, big egos, little brains.

8 posted on 06/22/2023 12:12:29 PM PDT by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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To: stanne

“Florida Man” syndrome.


9 posted on 06/22/2023 12:12:32 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Jesus is LORD and Savior! And Donald Trump is President of the United States of America.)
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To: mass55th

Indeed.


10 posted on 06/22/2023 12:12:50 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

Why not. The Clown Car still has plenty of room.


11 posted on 06/22/2023 12:12:57 PM PDT by libh8er
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They will be at 16 or better like 2016 before we even realize it.


12 posted on 06/22/2023 12:15:58 PM PDT by desertsolitaire ( )
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

Why?


13 posted on 06/22/2023 12:17:13 PM PDT by tennmountainman (FUJB)
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To: stanne

They rake in a few donations from morons, drop out early and they get to keep the cash. And when they throw in the towel, they often basically sell their endorsement in exchange for a future administration job.


14 posted on 06/22/2023 12:20:38 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dogs are called man's best friend. Moslems hate dogs. Add it up..)
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To: stanne

The see green dollar signs flashing in their heads.


15 posted on 06/22/2023 12:20:57 PM PDT by JayGalt (Convenience is the bait in which the true poison is concealed.)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

“The More the Merrier.”

The 45th President: “I Like What I See.”


16 posted on 06/22/2023 12:21:47 PM PDT by unclebankster ( Globalism is the last refuge of a scoundrel)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

He’s the ignorant ass who came out 6 weeks before the midterms and said we need to cut Social Security. No thanks.


17 posted on 06/22/2023 12:22:33 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dogs are called man's best friend. Moslems hate dogs. Add it up..)
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To: unclebankster

Always more room in the Clown Car. Although of course since Christie joined, now they need a bus.


18 posted on 06/22/2023 12:23:19 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

Rick Scott is a considerably more impressive individual than the Great White Hope of the Uniparty establishment RDS. Totally unnecessary candidate in this race, but he actually has private sector experience unlike career government lackey Meatball.


19 posted on 06/22/2023 12:23:57 PM PDT by mikegreenwell39
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

I’m waiting for George Pataki.


20 posted on 06/22/2023 12:26:28 PM PDT by 1Old Pro
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