Researchers have just made a surprising discovery in a new poll that shows Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife, Casey, is gaining strong support to run for political office.
As Ron DeSantis campaigns for the 2024 GOP nomination for president, a new public opinion research lab at the University of North Florida poll shows his wife Casey DeSantis is leading a slate of potential Republican candidates to run for governor in 2026.
“While Ron DeSantis is trying to make inroads in the polls for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election, it seems many want to put a bigger spotlight on his wife Casey DeSantis. Many people have noted that she she’s trying to emulate the vibe of the first lady, specifically many people who see similarities between her and former US first lady Melania Trump. But this new poll shows people want her to be a political figure in her own right.” and! entertainment reported
“Recently, the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida polled about 780 registered Florida Republicans to see who the public would want to replace the author of The Courage to Be Free when he’s done his term as governor (at the latest) in 2026. While many names were thrown around, most were for one person: Casey,” the outlet noted.
@CaseyDeSantisit stands on its own. She is in class all by herself. The support for her is not because she can’t hold her own, (trust her…she is beautiful and incredibly strong), but because we will not tolerate cruel attacks on her! #with CaseyDesantis pic.twitter.com/qRuilxSrrQ
— Kiyan Michael (@kiyanforfl) November 26, 2023
Twenty-two percent of respondents want Casey DeSantis to become governor of Florida. Forty percent were undecided, but she was the only potential candidate to get the most votes. pride reported via Yahoo.
“Casey DeSantis leads in virtually every demographic except black voters. Her weakest demographic: Those polled with a college education, of whom 15% support her, while 11% support Rep. Matt Gaetz.” Florida politics reported “Other names are in the single digits, including two U.S. representatives rumored to be eyeing the state’s top job.”
“U.S. Reps. Byron Donalds and Gaetz have 9% support in the poll, followed by Attorney General Ashley Moody (6%), Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (3%) and Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez (2 Meanwhile, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez each have 1 percent support,” the news outlet said.
Florida is very lucky to have such a good (and principled conservative!) model a @CaseyDeSantis as first lady
It has partnered with churches, businesses and governments to address community needs; launched the child resilience program; and raised millions to help… https://t.co/Mh6FXWgLSZ
— Bryan Griffin (@BryanDGriffin) November 25, 2023
Casey DeSantis has clearly caught the attention of the public, pollsters and the Republican Party.
“Obviously, we’re still far from the governor’s race, and this pool of candidates will certainly change before 2026,” pollster Michael Binder told Florida Politics in an interview. “For now, it looks like Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is an early favorite among Republican primary voters — wouldn’t it be interesting to have the DeSantises in the governor’s mansion for another 11 years.”
Earlier this year, Casey DeSantis was honored with the Statesman of the Year award. Despite rumors at the time that she might run for governor, one of her spokespeople said Puck that he had no interest in doing so.
Anyone who has ever heard of it @CaseyDeSantis talking and/or seeing her with her family knows that she is an intelligent, strong, genuine, fiercely loyal and loving mother and wife. She is the epitome of class and grace.#IStandWithCasey pic.twitter.com/fyJrNRwEB0
— Suze (@suze109) November 25, 2023
Florida’s first lady doesn’t seem to have any goals other than helping her husband become president these days. But if he changes his mind, it seems that the door has been opened for him politically.
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