The Rise of DeSantis
The Rise of DeSantis
The Florida Governor's support is growing
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What You May Have Missed
Ron DeSantis leads Donald Trump two to one in a GOP presidential primary in Florida, the state that both men now call home.
Trump’s support is also fading in Iowa, where DeSantis headed Friday, and among GOP county chairs across the nation.
Both Democrats and some Republicans are saying there’s little difference between Don and Ron.
Trump slammed the Manhattan district attorney in response to news that he may soon be indicted in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case. But would an indictment actually hurt Trump’s comeback presidential campaign?
In another Trump case, a federal judge has ruled that jurors may be shown the “Access Hollywood” tape that nearly derailed his 2016 campaign.
House Democrats have identified 29 “frontline” incumbents as their top priority for protection in 2024.
Senate Republicans are close to convincing veteran and wealthy businessman Tim Sheehy, their top choice, to enter the Montana race against Sen. Jon Tester (D).
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) may cosponsor an anti-George Santos bill. The fabulist freshman also denied a new credit card skimming allegation.
The Washington Post digs in on Santos-esque Rep. Andy Ogles (R-YN).
Another day, another article speculating about Joe Manchin.
Govs. Wes Moore (D) and Glenn Youngkin (R) suggested a game of one-on-one to determine if the new FBI headquarters will be in Maryland or Virginia. The 6’7” Youngkin, who played for Rice University, might have the advantage.
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DeSantis is in the position he is in because the Press is treating him with kid gloves & not highlighting his Hurricane Ian mismanagement, while letting his policies of bigoted hypocrisy get a gnat’s attention span.
Meanwhile my money is on Governor Moore to crush Youngkin.