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Ron DeSantis Solidifies 2024 Stance as Republicans Follow Florida's Lead
Newsweek via MSN ^ | April 13, 2022 | Alexandra Hutzler

Posted on 04/13/2022 7:29:18 AM PDT by Republicans 2016 2020

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appears to be cementing his stance as a prominent Republican leader ahead of 2024 as other red states mimic the Sunshine State's policies.

DeSantis has been leading the charge on several GOP priorities, including the coronavirus pandemic, critical race theory and LGBTQ issues.

"He's obviously the most high-profile Republican governor in the country," Brad Coker, the director at Mason-Dixon Polling and Strategy in Florida, told Newsweek. "No one else has his level of national coverage, and he's the center of attention in Florida."

The Florida leader was one of the first in the nation to begin reopening their economies, prompting other Republican officials to follow suit. Not only did DeSantis reopen his state earlier than other areas, but he also pushed back hard on mask mandates and vaccine passports. Last year, DeSantis ordered mask requirements in schools be banned—an action taken by Texas officials not long after.

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To: Republicans 2016 2020

Maybe not, but commies sure can, huh Kerry?


41 posted on 04/13/2022 11:39:01 AM PDT by vpintheak (Live free, or die!)
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To: Fury

“It’s quite possible that someone could support DeSantis - and not hate President Trump.”

Yes, quite right. I support DeSantis. It is just that my support of DeSantis does not diminish Trump as my default choice, and I don’t feel the need to smear DeSantis when I say good things about Trump.


42 posted on 04/13/2022 12:26:52 PM PDT by odawg
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To: Joe Brower

“(Rubio) although on immigration, particularly latino immigration, he’s got a bad case of ethnic sympathy there. Plus business. Big business can’t get enough cheap labor.”

Yes. They went to Marco long ago, and convinced him he could be the (self-appointed) new leader of Latinos. He bought it, hook, line, and sinker. He’s a good giy overall, but his weakness is his vanity. Butter him up, tell him he’s a Leader, and you got him.

And Chamber of Commerce cash is still real. As is Big Sugar and Big Citrus. Together they contribute a lot to his funds, directly and indirectly.

Money talks.


43 posted on 04/13/2022 12:38:00 PM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables (Putin is behaving rationally.The war is on Biden and Obama. )
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To: delchiante

“There appears to be one free state in the Banana Republic.
And it’s not because Trump lives there. He fled NY like many..

It’s because of the governor in Florida.
A leader that I would argue is not needed in DC.
He’s needed to make sure there is one free state that people like Trump, Americans, can flee to.”

Well said. And believe me, we don’t want to lose him. Like the Presidency, it takes 2 full terms to implement lasting, long term change. He’s just now truly hitting his stride. Another term, and Florida will have to put up walls to keep people out.

We need a few more permanent changes before we lose a leader like him. He’s once-in-a-lifetime. And besides, his example has bled over to a dozen other states. So he’s changing the country for the better, right from here.


44 posted on 04/13/2022 12:43:06 PM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables (Putin is behaving rationally.The war is on Biden and Obama. )
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To: Joe Brower

4 more years...

desantis for florida governor 2022...

desantis for president 2028...


45 posted on 04/13/2022 1:53:32 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: pepsi_junkie; Roadrunner383

DeSantis is the best candidate for President in 2024 and I hope that Trump starts 2023 by supporting DeSantis for President in 2024.


46 posted on 04/13/2022 2:10:50 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire (The Baric-Daszak-Fauci spike protein, by itself, is deadly.)
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To: heavy metal

2028 would be too late.


47 posted on 04/13/2022 2:11:11 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire (The Baric-Daszak-Fauci spike protein, by itself, is deadly.)
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To: nonliberal

It is true that DeSantis is the best candidate for excelling hires and appointments.


48 posted on 04/13/2022 2:11:59 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire (The Baric-Daszak-Fauci spike protein, by itself, is deadly.)
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To: odawg

I respect Trump greatly and affirm that DeSantis is the best candidate for President in 2024.


49 posted on 04/13/2022 2:12:57 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire (The Baric-Daszak-Fauci spike protein, by itself, is deadly.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

He needs to have and publish high standards for endorsements or they will mean nothing and have no effect.


50 posted on 04/13/2022 2:13:43 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire (The Baric-Daszak-Fauci spike protein, by itself, is deadly.)
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To: Pirate Ragnar

Well said.


51 posted on 04/13/2022 2:15:55 PM PDT by Arcadian Empire (The Baric-Daszak-Fauci spike protein, by itself, is deadly.)
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To: Arcadian Empire

then you have time to look for someone else...

florida is priority...


52 posted on 04/13/2022 2:24:27 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: 1Old Pro; flaglady47; M Kehoe; entropy12; magnum force 2; seenenuf; Maine Mariner; Guenevere; ...
"My gut tells me Trump won't run....he's staying in the game to help expel RINO's in 2022...and he'll be a kingmaker in 2024, most likely DeSantis."

Spot on ! My thoughts exactly !

I made a 5-cent bet with another FReeper many, many months ago...i.e., that the Donald won't run again...and my reasoning is exactly the same as yours.

...and I'm always RIGHT ( at least always ON it, LOL ! )

Leni

53 posted on 04/13/2022 2:26:58 PM PDT by MinuteGal (.....! MAGA !.....! MAGA!.....! MAGA !.....)
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To: MinuteGal

4 more years...

desantis for florida governor 2022...

desantis for president 2028...

florida first... 😎


54 posted on 04/13/2022 2:29:32 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: Republicans 2016 2020

It’s going to be like this all the way to 2024!

Trump brought us to the dance......showered us with good gifts.....respected us.....and kept us SAFE!

....but the antiTrump is loud and ugly on this forum!.....not just newbie Trolls but some longtime Freepers.....

They, in turn, mock him, disrespect him, call him names, tell outright lies, and throw him to the wolves.

Those of you who appreciate what Donald Trump has done for us.....Stay Strong!
Keep Fighting the good fight!
Don’t give up!


55 posted on 04/13/2022 2:39:12 PM PDT by Guenevere (When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do t)
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To: MinuteGal; 1Old Pro; flaglady47; M Kehoe; entropy12; magnum force 2; seenenuf; Maine Mariner; ...

Leni is correct as usual. PDJT is now the king maker, and not going to go through the hard slog of campaign in 2024.

I am Ok with his primary choice in PA as well. Like Ronald Reagan said, he votes for a republican most likely to win in general. Dr OZ has best chance in PA to defeat the democrat.


56 posted on 04/13/2022 2:57:39 PM PDT by entropy12 (Blockade of Cuba by USA was OK by neocons, but Russia must tolerate NATO weapons on its border!)
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To: Guenevere

Biggest favor Trump did to me was expose the globalists who do not care one whit about ordinary working Americans.


57 posted on 04/13/2022 2:59:46 PM PDT by entropy12 (Blockade of Cuba by USA was OK by neocons, but Russia must tolerate NATO weapons on its border!)
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To: entropy12

Leni is a dear but I don’t agree with her on this one.

I believe Trump wants to finish what he started!
He has my full support.

And all of you craving DeSantis......give the guy a break!
He has young children and a wife who JUST WENT THROUGH CANCER!!!

Please stop the shouting and promotion!


58 posted on 04/13/2022 3:02:34 PM PDT by Guenevere (When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do t)
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To: Arcadian Empire; heavy metal

DeSantis is young, 2028 not too late for him at all. He needs more national recognition first. May be keynote speaker at GOP convention? Although Trump is overwhelming choice of republicans in 2024, I am thinking he will not put himself through the long slog of campaign again in 2024. He is already established king maker in GOP. His endorsement has huge advantage in primaries and general.


59 posted on 04/13/2022 3:04:15 PM PDT by entropy12 (Blockade of Cuba by USA was OK by neocons, but Russia must tolerate NATO weapons on its border!)
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To: Guenevere

If Trump is the nominee in 2024, I will crawl through broken glass to pull the lever for him.


60 posted on 04/13/2022 3:06:23 PM PDT by entropy12 (Blockade of Cuba by USA was OK by neocons, but Russia must tolerate NATO weapons on its border!)
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