If Trump and DeSantis Meet on Debate Stage, Who Would Win?
Donald Trump,Ron DeSantis,2024 Elections,White House,Republican Party,2022 Florida Gubernatorial Election,2022 Florida Senate Election,Marco Rubio
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has long teased a potential 2024 presidential bid, and this week, the Republican provided the clearest evidence yet that he would run for the White House during his debate with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist.
"Why don't you look in the eyes of the people of the state of Florida and say to them if you're reelected, you will serve a full four-year term as governor?" Crist asked DeSantis on Monday night. "Yes or no?"
After an extended moment of silence from DeSantis, the governor sidestepped the question, neither promising to remain governor of Florida should he be re-elected in two weeks nor declaring a 2024 bid. Instead, he said the only candidate he was focused on defeating was Crist.
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