Expanded GOP Presidential Contenders Likelihood of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2024 Election Decreases
Republican Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis (R), is experiencing an increase in the length of his 2024 prospects, as the Republican Party's presidential election primary for next year becomes more populated.
DeSantis and Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) declared their intent to run in the GOP's 2024 presidential race late last month. They joined ex-President Donald Trump, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and conservative radio host Larry Elder in officially announcing their bid for the Republican Party's 2024 nomination for president.
This week, the primary field expanded further with Vice President Mike Pence launching his presidential campaign. Former New Jersey governor and 2016 presidential candidate Chris Christie is expected to announce his own 2024 run Tuesday night during a town hall event in New Hampshire.
The expanding field of candidates appears to be boosting Trump's chances of being the Republicans' presidential nominee for the third consecutive election cycle. Meanwhile, DeSantis' odds of overpowering the billionaire front-runner seem to be growing longer.
Tense Relationship
DeSantis was initially considered as Trump's successor as the leader of the GOP. However, as DeSantis' influence within the Republican Party increased, Trump began to distance himself from the Florida governor.
Trump has since affectionately nicknamed DeSantis as “DeSanctimonious.” The nickname came after DeSantis' wife shared a video on social media that appeared to imply her husband was destined to save the Sunshine State.
The criticism has since grown more intense, with Trump claiming credit for DeSantis' gubernatorial election win in 2018.
"DeSantis got elected because of me. You remember he had nothing. He was dead. He was leaving the race. He begged me for an endorsement,” Trump asserted during an interview in February. "He said, ‘If you endorse me, I’ll win.’ And there were tears coming down from his eyes."
DeSantis has avoided directly criticizing Trump, but stated on Twitter during his 2024 presidential announcement that it's time for the GOP to start winning again.
"We must end the culture of losing that has affected the Republican Party in recent years," DeSantis declared. "The outdated ideologies of the past are insufficient for a bright future. We must look forward — not backward."
DeSantis' Prospects Dim
Political analysts believe the more Republican primary candidates, the better for Trump, claiming that a crowded field will split the anti-Trump vote and allow the former real estate tycoon to prevail. Political gamblers appear to concur, as DeSantis' odds of winning the GOP nomination continue to decrease.
DeSantis' PredictIt shares have dropped from 35 cents a week ago down to 29 cents as of Tuesday afternoon. In contrast, Trump's shares have remained constant at around 60 cents.
Pence and Scott have the next shortest odds at just six cents. Haley is at four cents, and Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is at three cents. No other Republican has shares valued at more than a penny.
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