Key takeaways:
- Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is attempting to consolidate support from Florida’s Republican congressional delegation ahead of his expected 2024 presidential bid.
- DeSantis has requested that the delegation hold off on making endorsements in the near future, in order to prevent defections to Donald Trump.
- So far, DeSantis has no endorsements from the 20 Republicans in the state congressional delegation, but he is continuing to make his case to the delegation and build support for his potential presidential run.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is attempting to consolidate support from Florida’s Republican congressional delegation ahead of his expected 2024 presidential bid. According to NBC News, DeSantis’ political team has contacted four out of the six members of the delegation, asking them to hold off on making endorsements in the near future.
The request comes after another House Republican from Florida endorsed Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential bid last week. Trump is currently leading in the polls for the GOP presidential nomination, and DeSantis is trying to prevent defections in his own backyard.
Sources with four of the six members contacted by DeSantis’ team shared the outreach with NBC News, and each requested anonymity to confirm the calls. So far, DeSantis has no endorsements from the 20 Republicans in the state congressional delegation.
DeSantis has been endorsed by three other Florida representatives, including Reps. Anna Paulina Luna, Carlos A. Gimenez, and Kat Cammack. However, the governor is looking to gain more support from the state’s congressional delegation ahead of his expected presidential bid.
It remains to be seen whether DeSantis will be able to convince the Florida congressional delegation to back his campaign, or if they will remain loyal to Trump. In the meantime, DeSantis is continuing to make his case to the delegation and build support for his potential presidential run.
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