The results of a straw poll of conservative voters this weekend is spotlighting the appeal of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida.
DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.
The straw poll at the summit, which was hosted by Colorado Christian University’s Centennial Institute, asked people attending the gathering both in-person and on-line to vote for all of the potential 2024 presidential contenders that they approve of – out of 31 choices of both Republicans and Democrats.
DeSantis, a first-term governor and Trump ally who’s become very popular among conservatives nationwide since the start of the coronavirus pandemic for his resistance to COVID lockdowns and other restrictions, scored a 74% approval, followed by the former president at 71%. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas at 43%, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at 39%, and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, at 36%, rounded out the top five in the straw poll.
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Maybe Trump will run as DeSantis’ VP in 2024. Two losers from the Sunshine State which will then become known as the Place Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine.
Gadol, 12th amendment then would not allow Florida electors to vote for both of them. So, they would need to decide to have either Biden-Trump, or DeSantis-Harris. I would prefer Biden-Trump. The partnership already works well – Trump funds vaccines, Biden reports. Trump bans Chinese companies, Biden talks loudly about it.