DeSantis talks about his second place to Trump in GOP primary race.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Unfazed by Poll Numbers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) remains undeterred by recent polls showing him trailing behind former President Donald Trump in the race for the Republican Party’s 2024 nomination for president. Despite data indicating that Trump has double the support of DeSantis, the governor dismisses concerns about his current position in the polls.
“I think the good thing about it is Republican primary voters are very smart,” said DeSantis during an interview on Fox News’s Media Buzz. “They know where these corporate outlets stand on the political spectrum, and so the extent that they become convinced that the media does not want me to be the nominee above all else, that will, in the long run, absolutely help me.”
Media Bias and DeSantis’ Confidence
DeSantis believes that the media’s opposition to his nomination, rather than Trump’s, stems from their recognition of his ability to defeat President Joe Biden. He points to his successful track record in Florida, where the Republican Party has triumphed over the Left on various issues such as illegal immigration and education.
“We’ve done all these great things, and now Florida, even CNBC is acknowledging we’re the top economy of all 50 states, and so I think they see me as somebody who will actually enact some of these bold things as president,” said DeSantis. “Of course, they don’t want that. The corporate press wants the status quo.”
DeSantis and Trump’s Presidential Ambitions
Both DeSantis and Trump are vying for the Republican Party’s 2024 nomination for president, with both candidates considered strong contenders. Other notable Republican candidates in the race include Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
When asked about his attendance at the first Republican presidential candidate debate next month, DeSantis confidently stated, ”I’m gonna be at the debates.” In contrast, Trump has yet to decide if he will participate, citing his substantial lead in the polls as a reason to potentially forgo the debate.
Voters’ Doubts about Biden and Trump
A recent poll conducted from July 8-11 revealed that a majority of voters have reservations about President Joe Biden and Donald Trump as the strongest candidates for their respective parties in 2024. Among Trump 2020 voters, 84% expressed doubt that Biden is the strongest candidate for the Democrats, while 76% of Biden 2020 voters were skeptical of Trump’s strength as the Republican nominee.
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