Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a distant second to Trump in many polls, is betting that a strong showing will cement his status as the strongest alternative to the former president despite his many stumbles.
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Republican candidates fight each other, mostly line up behind Trump, at first debate
The debate was a critical opportunity for lower-polling candidates to introduce themselves to millions of voters, many of whom are just beginning to pay attention to the race.
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Jim Fossel: Both GOP and RNC must be firm with Trump
Letting him shirk the pledge to support the party’s eventual nominee – whoever it may be – should not be an option.
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Trump faces questions about whether he’ll drag down Republican Party after indictments
Donald Trump’s path beyond the primary is perilous as he faces significant and growing questions about his ability to appeal to a broader, more moderate set of voters in a possible general election matchup against President Biden.
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South Carolina Republican Party sets date for first-in-the-South presidential primary
The move comes as both major parties make moves to solidify their voting calendars ahead of the 2024 nominating process.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign in glitch-filled Twitter announcement
DeSantis is considered to be Trump’s strongest Republican rival even as the governor faces questions about his readiness for the national stage.
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DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid on Twitter Spaces with Musk, sources say
While it is common for campaigns to publicize their announcements on social media, it is far more unusual – and perhaps unprecedented – to hold a campaign announcement in a live social media forum.
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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 Republican presidential bid
He enters the race with more cash on hand than any other presidential candidate in U.S. history, with $22 million left in his campaign bank account at the end of his 2022 campaign that he can transfer to his presidential coffers.
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Criminal charges against Santos divide House Republicans
Several New York Republicans elected with Santos insisted he resign.
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Commentary: Americans’ move to identifying as ‘independent’ foretells a change in political parties
The American electorate’s disaffiliation from both major parties is not novel, but it’s an indication that the electorate is disenchanted with their present options.