Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly experiencing a decline in support within the GOP primary and among his most ardent followers in his home state.
Politico reports that the Republican Party of Florida is encouraging its members to participate in all GOP events statewide, a move that could provide a smokescreen for those reluctant to be perceived as endorsing former President Donald Trump by attending a Mar-a-Lago dinner.
The media outlet conducted interviews with numerous lobbyists, political consultants, and lawmakers, concluding that many are beginning to distance themselves from Governor DeSantis. A Tallahassee-based consultant stated, "You dont get the assumption they are measuring drapes anymore they are waiting for him to drop out."
A lobbyist from Florida expressed a similar sentiment, stating, "Theres no love lost between the Legislature and DeSantis." They further added, "They are faking it. They are waiting long enough to see the king drained of all his power. Its a slow-motion coup.
However, DeSantis still enjoys the support of individuals like Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, who praised the governor for having the "session of the century" this year. "You would have to go back to Jeb Bush to find a governor with this kind of a record," Renner added.
State Rep. Alex Andrade also voiced his support for DeSantis, stating, "Hes still a very effective governor, hes the most effective governor I have had a front seat to watch. I see him as governor. I couldnt care less what is going on nationally.
Bryan Griffin, DeSantis Campaign press secretary, dismissed the allegations of dwindling support for the governor in Florida. "Of course lobbyists, the D.C. crowd, and the agenda-driven college board members will have unpleasant things to say," he said. "Ron DeSantis stood up to all of them to do the right thing and deliver for his constituents."
The DeSantis campaign has faced challenges since its launch on X (formerly Twitter) in May, when he polled at 22% support in the primary. By the end of August, DeSantis had slipped to 15%, vying for second place with political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy and his Never Back Down PAC ending its door-knocking campaign in Super Tuesday states.
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