Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has emerged as the front-runner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, edging out former President Donald Trump by a significant margin in the polls. DeSantis’ strong showing in Iowa, the state that kicks off the Republican presidential nominating calendar, has sent shock waves through the GOP establishment.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, DeSantis expressed confidence in his ability to pull off victory in Iowa, saying, “We’re going to win here. We’ve got what it takes.” The Florida governor’s bold statement comes as he prepares to face – to his fellow 2024 GOP White House rivals, including former ambassador and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, and billionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
Haley has made significant strides in recent months, beating DeSantis for second place in New Hampshire and his home state of South Carolina. With the Jan. 15 caucuses less than two months away, Haley is pulling even with DeSantis in some of the latest Iowa polls.
Endorsements from influential figures could play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the race. Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is popular among Republicans in the Hawkeye State, recently threw her support behind DeSantis, giving his campaign a significant boost.
DeSantis, who signed a six-week abortion ban in Florida earlier this year, questioned Trump’s social conservative credentials and argued that Haley has shifted her position on certain issues, positioning herself as the real conservative option.
In a direct challenge to DeSantis, Haley downplayed her stance on abortion, emphasizing her pro-life stance and the need to save as many babies as possible.
Although Haley and DeSantis have clashed in recent weeks as they compete for second place in the polls, both played down any personal animosity during the Family Leader forum.
As the 2024 campaign trail heats up, the battle for the Republican presidential nomination is sure to intensify. With DeSantis emerging as a formidable challenger to Trump, the outcome of the race remains uncertain.
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