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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, second from left, joins Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on stage during a rally, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa, after she endorsed him.. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)

Kim Reynolds teams with DeSantis to bash Trump on campaign trail

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn’t happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be first

By Brendan Farrington - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., acknowledges attendees after speaking at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tim Scott campaign memo attacks Haley and DeSantis, says senator can create ‘red wave’

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

FILE - The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Since allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World's government earlier this year, morale and trust have deteriorated, the governing district has been politicized and cronyism permeates the organization, according to many employees who have departed in recent months. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say

By Mike Schneider - Associated Press

Florida House of Representatives Speaker Paul Renner, right, and Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo endorse and encourage Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president, after attending a bill-signing ceremony with DeSantis at the Coastal Community Church at Lighthouse Point, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Lighthouse Point, Fla. The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session on Monday, Nov. 6, that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel, while giving Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis some talking points as he campaigns for president. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Florida lawmakers to begin special session by expressing support of Israel

By Brendan Farrington - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gets a hug from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds warns Trump ‘can’t win’ in backing DeSantis

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a news conference about the Iowa National Guard and Iowa Department of Public Safety deployment to the southern border, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, AP sources say

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a meet and greet, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Denison, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

The Trump-DeSantis rivalry grows more personal and crude as the GOP candidates head to Florida

Associated Press

FILE - Republican presidential candidate former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering during a campaign event at V.F.W. Post 1631, July 24, 2023, in Concord, N.H. As his rivals go all in on Iowa, Christie has been camped out in New Hampshire as he campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination. He's casting himself as the only Republican willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump and argues Trump will lose to President Joe Biden if he's the party's nominee. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Christie banks on New Hampshire as he makes the case that only he can stop Trump: ‘I am the cavalry’

By Jill Colvin and Holly Ramer - Associated Press

A view of the boots worn by Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he speaks at the Heritage Foundation, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, as part of the Mandate for Leadership Series in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

These boots are made for… heels? DeSantis denies rumors he wears height-lifting boots

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

The Florida Freedom Summit, hosted by the Republican Party of Florida is set for Saturday at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, a grand resort in the city of Kissimmee. The speaker’s list is too long to list here, but it’s a doozie. (Image courtesy of the Florida Republican Party.)

GOP presidential hopefuls heading for Florida Freedom Summit

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, left, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX Business Network and Univision, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. Haley has been rising with donors and voters thanks in part to strong debate performances and the campaign's increased focus on foreign policy. That's come partly at the expense of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. But donors and voters seeking an alternative to former President Donald Trump haven't fully coalesced around Haley. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Nikki Haley wants to be the GOP’s Trump alternative. Ron DeSantis and others are trying to stop her

By Thomas Beaumont and Steve Peoples - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

DeSantis says Trump is lacking ‘pizazz,’ not the same candidate he once was

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition's fall banquet on Sept. 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Haley has been rising with donors and voters thanks in part to strong debate performances and the campaign's increased focus on foreign policy. That's come partly at the expense of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. But donors and voters seeking an alternative to former President Donald Trump haven't fully coalesced around Haley. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave) **FILE**

DeSantis, Haley quarrel over China while chasing Trump; security threat key issue on trail

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom running for president in 2024? illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Think Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t running in 2024? Think again.

By Joseph Curl

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Heritage Foundation, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, as part of the Mandate for Leadership Series in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

DeSantis calls for expanding U.S. Navy to counter ‘looming China threat’

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX Business Network and Univision, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

DeSantis tries to lure Trump onto debate stage

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a meet and greet, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Creston, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

DeSantis says Florida has sent drones, weapons, and ammo to Israel, a major issue in the GOP primary

By Adriana Gomez Licon - Associated Press

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign event at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

RFK Jr.’s White House bid softens Trump’s support? DeSantis says so

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaks during the Politics & Eggs program at Saint Anselm College, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Manchester, N.H. DeSantis's administration is linking a pro-Palestinian student organization to terrorism and is ordering state universities to ban the group from campuses, saying it illegally backs Hamas militants who attacked Israel on Oct. 7. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Florida orders state universities to disband pro-Palestinian student group, saying it backs Hamas

By Brendan Farrington and Collin Binkley - Associated Press