DeSantis to launch presidential campaign next week, sources say
CBSDec 25, 2022
Report: DeSantis to Enter 2024 Presidential Race Next Week
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The Facts
Next week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will reportedly file formal paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring his much-anticipated candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
This comes as rumors about an upcoming announcement have circulated after his financial backers were invited to a meeting in Miami on May 24-25, with donors expecting to be involved in fundraising calls on behalf of the campaign.
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Republicans mustn't be fooled into voting for DeSantis; he's a deep state puppet who attempting to integrate the MAGA movement back into the GOP establishment to restore the Bush dynasty. It's outrageous that someone who endorsed the Russia collusion hoax since day one is now running on an "America First" platform. It should also be remembered how much DeSantis was dependent on Trump for his Florida re-election success.
Anti-Trump narrative
The donor class within the GOP is looking to pass the torch to the more stable Ron DeSantis while still capturing the support of the MAGA base. After three successive losses, it is time for Republicans to pivot to winning candidates, and Ron DeSantis is the most captivating politician to challenge Biden in 2024.
Democratic narrative
Ironically, Trump seems to need DeSantis in the GOP primaries to galvanize and re-energize MAGA rhetoric. Democrats should be cautious about relishing the forthcoming boxing match on the GOP side — both Trump and DeSantis have dangerous authoritarian impulses that President Biden will need to contend with.