Ron DeSantis ends his presidential bid before New Hampshire after falling far short of Trump
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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters during a caucus night party, Jan. 15, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa. DeSantis has suspended his Republican presidential campaign after a disappointing showing in Iowa's leadoff caucuses. He ended his White House bid Sunday, Jan. 21, after failing to meet lofty expectations that he would seriously challenge former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign Sunday on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, ending a White House bid that failed to meet expectations that he would emerge as a serious challenger to former President Donald Trump.
DeSantis announced his decision in a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The ambitious big-state governor entered the 2024 presidential contest with major advantages in his quest to take on Trump, and early primary polls suggested DeSantis was in a strong position to do just that. He and his allies amassed a political fortune well in excess of $100 million, and he boasted a significant legislative record on issues important to many conservatives, like abortion and the teaching of race and gender issues in schools.
Such advantages did not survive the reality of presidential politics in 2024. From a high-profile announcement that was plagued by technical glitches to constant upheavals to his staff and campaign strategy, DeSantis struggled to find his footing in the primary. He lost the Iowa caucuses — which he had vowed to win — by 30 percentage points to Trump.
And now, DeSantis' political future is in question after suspending his presidential bid after just one voting contest. The 45-year-old is term limited as Florida governor.
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Hopefully this gives Haley a shot.
Of course the spineless partisan endorsed Trump.
It won't.
And trashed Haley.
I know.
I expect to be criticizing Haley in the future about her self-servingly endorsing Trump when she suspends her campaign.
You won't have long to wait. She will be out soon. Probably this week.
She already said she would support Trump if he is the nominee, even if he is a convicted felon. That was totally unconscionable.
Agreed. But I understand her answer from a political perspective. Politicians cannot succeed by always being truthful. Our system forces this behavior.
Endorsing Trump would suggest that she was running for a position in his administration. But given she is the last remaining viable candidate, if she does not endorse Trump she will be cast out like Cheney.
She had a choice. She chose pandering over principle.
She may want a position in a Trump administration again. She was never a viable candidate.
Which is what politicians must do nowadays to succeed.
A sad commentary.
Yup.
Yes, politicians selling their souls to a manufactured set of ideologies with intent to destroy the livelihood/lives of innocent people who simply want the same and similar freedoms politicians enjoy in their own experiences are a sad commentary!
But he's not, and not likely to be.
meh, whatever. it could be more fun to hold his ignorant supporters that outlive him fully accountable...
After the news of DeSantis dropping out, polling shows Trump's lead against Haley increased to double digits.
The current GOP is insane.
it'll be fun watching their reactions when their demigod gets an equal justice reality check.
... and is held fully accountable by the law.
... in the same prison with the most convicted insurrectionists.
... in general population.
with a secret service detail of agents eligible for retirement...
DeSantis caused his own failures. I will vote for Haley over Trump any day.
Because you are a rational man.
There are folks here on NT who would strongly disagree with you. My thanks.
No doubt...
Get back with us at the end of October!
default R voter.
I'm with you except I'm a registered Democrat. I can't vote in the Arkansas Republican Primary
Arizona has semi-open primaries. As a conservative leaning registered Independent, I can vote either side of the aisle if I choose and have been known to vote Dem in my state elections in the past.
But you can only vote in one, correct? I think I can ask for a republican ballot, but I'm not sure. I knew someone who thought you could vote in both primaries
as a registered independent in colorado, I get both ballots mailed to me and I pick one to vote on. however, the GOP changed how their primary works, due to an inter-party feud among the crazies, so I really don't know what will happen this time. let the clod hoppers, weed benders, and white collar criminals in my state pick who they want to goosestep behind, I don't give a fuck what happens to them...
You are correct. Can only vote in one.
Agreed.
I am glad the "Sleeper" from Florida has exited stage Left! And if Haley bows out and throws support for Trump, she will prove to be self-serving (over country) too! Of course, Trump will ask them both to "bend the knee" and bow and scrape the ground before him. Because why should he be humble went he can't lose in the GOP with the stuff he uses? Trump puts on full display how MIGHT MAKES RIGHT!
Maybe now, DeSantis can leave Florida liberals alone for a while-since he has 'less' weighing on him to prove now.
DeSantis lost his way early on; Florida hot button issues might be important in blue islands but the rest of the country doesn't care that much. DeSantis wasn't gaining ground since he announced.
I still think the 2024 election is Nikki Haley's to win or lose. 26 states conduct open primaries and 18 of those do not require any party affiliation. Now is the time for Haley to pivot toward independents and disenchanted Republicans and Democrats. Trump can have the far right wing of the Republican Party but that's not enough to win the nomination. If Haley succeeds in appealing to independents and disenchanted voters then she wins 2024. Biden can't pivot away from the far left to win and Democrats don't have anyone else.
There is a possibility but it is very slim. Unless, of course, the polls are completely wrong.
Trouble is, too many people already think Trump is going to be the nominee and are doing the usual 'voting for the expected winner'.
But, I agree, the GOP still has a choice. They can still get their collective act together and nominate someone decent rather than be stuck with Trump.
They will not do so because they are a dysfunctional mess in 2024, but they could do so.
Well, I think Harris has more than a slim chance at winning the nomination. Remember Ted Cruz was competitive till near the end of the primaries. And Haley is certainly more appealing to independents than Ted Cruz. Haley has a fair chance of winning the nomination without banning Trump. But it all depends upon how Haley decides to run her campaign.
The point I made is that over half the states run open primaries so it's not just the GOP this time. The unbiased liberal press desperately wants Trump because the pundit class still thinks Biden can beat Trump. But the unbiased liberal press has been deliberately ignoring independents and disenchanted voters.
Realistically, the GOP is the predominant determiner of their nominee.
But I hope you are correct. The nation would be far better off with a Haley v Biden matchup. And even better with a Haley v (strong D candidate).
Biden - Harris - 2024
The really compliment each other nicely.
Yep. They sure do as they are both clueless and incompetent.
Nah! Been there, done that. They're both incompetent, infit to lead, morons.
LOL! I am sorry to do this but I can't help myself: Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble finally 'went' for it! One has to wonder how these images (laying down, eyes closed, and smiling) are obtained.
DeSantis needed to somehow disqualify Trump, but he didnt even try.
He ended up coming off as Trump's little brother who wasnt up to sitting at the big boy MAGA table.
I think his bobble head impersonation when he speaks cost him the nomination, but what do I know?
There is yet another reason for strengthening Donald Trump left out there: The chance to run: DeSantis 2028. Of course, it denies the understanding that Trump does not ever concede anything (including attempting to change the constitution in regards to term-limits - why not? So far, the "seas part" for Trump) to his friends atknown his antagonists.
The public didn't buy his BS war on ''woke'', he had nothing else to offer.
Morning Kavika..geez your electrol system is confusing..
So this DeSantis??..is he from the same party as Trump but he is challenging Trump for leadership?? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
Don't the actual party members vote for a leader as we do here?? then it is end of story..one leader, one party..
Only time there is a challenge here is when the leader steps down or can no longer fullfill the position as required...
Yes, DeSantis is running in the Republican primary against Trump and others the republican that wins the republican primary will go to the general election and run against Democrat Joe Biden for the presidency.
Groan...why do you mob have to make it so complicated...
Geez the $$, the verbal diahorrea on the tv every night, the rallies how do you hack it??
It really is more than a Koala can bare..I need Vegemite..😬
LOL, we like to deal with BS, shona.
DeSantis, We'll fight woke in the sky, we will fight woke on the shore, we will never surrender to woke.
Opps.
Well, let DeSantis' "struggle" continue. Will it continue. . .inquiring minds will look to Monday to see what he will wrought.
Those boots were made for talking...
What they said is, "DeSantis is small!"
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Kinda like the meme.
Personal? Are you Ron Desantis of just very MAGA sensitive?
No, why do you ask? Not sure that I understand the question, but no.
deathsantis and his campaign was like going to an italian restaurant, ordering spaghetti with sausage, and when it comes to the table you find that the sausage is way too short and the sauce is too watery...
Now DeSantis can go back to being the best governor ever in the state of Florida.
"I fought Disney and Disney won.."
I see a pizza delivery franchise in his not so distant future.
... with him as a delivery driver.
Of course Rhonda will need a fucking booster seat.
... or he could sit on his boots.
or a phone book(s) ...
deathsantis just tweeted he would veto the florida legislature bill to make floridians pay $5 million of trump's legal fees. LOL
LOL, and here we go a battle of the liars.
florida switches from the state of gator shit to the home of traitor shit...
I heard disney was going to raise their mimimum height for riders on the big rides to keep ron out...
Yep.
LMAO
put a set of mouse ears on a picture of florida's first family and it would be hard to tell the difference...