Renowned Republican U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, also serving as Florida Governor, recently attended a backyard barbecue event in Rye, New Hampshire. The event, known as the “No B.S. Backyard BBQ” series, was hosted by former diplomat Scott Brown on July 30, 2023. Reba Saldanha captured the moment in a Reuters photograph.
In a surprising turn of events, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed his skepticism about Donald Trump’s ability to defeat President Joe Biden in a general election. However, recent national polls focusing on the GOP primary race suggest that many Republican voters disagree with DeSantis’ assessment.
During a Fox News interview, DeSantis stated, “I beat Biden in Georgia, Trump doesn’t. I beat Biden soundly in Arizona, Trump doesn’t. Those are just the realities.”
The release of these comments coincided with the publication of a new poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College. The poll indicated that Trump maintains a significant lead over other Republican contenders, with 54% of the likely Republican primary electorate favoring Trump, compared to DeSantis’ 17%. None of the other GOP candidates garnered more than 3% of support. The survey, conducted from July 23 to July 27, carries a margin of error of 3.96 percentage points.
In addition, the poll revealed that the majority of likely Republican primary voters perceive Trump as more electable against Biden than DeSantis. When asked which candidate would be more likely to defeat Joe Biden, 58% of respondents chose Trump, while only 28% opted for DeSantis.
Nonetheless, DeSantis remained steadfast in his belief that he, not Trump, represents the stronger contender against the Democratic incumbent. The Florida Governor responded to Fox’s Bret Baier, “I don’t think so, because I think that there’s too many voters who just aren’t going to vote for him going forward.”
DeSantis further argued that Trump would encounter difficulties in assembling a competent team to effectively govern. He emphasized the importance of discipline, focus, and a supportive network to combat the administrative state. According to DeSantis, “I think the former president would have a very difficult time getting the type of personnel to join the administration that you would need to actually bring this stuff to fruition.”
These recent remarks by DeSantis emerged shortly after NBC News revealed that his two-month-old campaign has dismissed over 40% of its original staff in an effort to close the gap with Trump. Concerns regarding the fundraising operation have also surfaced, with notable donors exploring alternative candidates in the primary race.
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