AOC: DeSantis can’t out-Trump Trump in 2024 GOP primary.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: DeSantis Can’t Out-Trump Trump in 2024 Presidential Race
During an interview with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) made a bold claim about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his chances in the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential primary race. According to Ocasio-Cortez, DeSantis cannot simply “out-Trump” former President Donald Trump.
“Well, you can’t out-Trump Trump, right, and that’s what he’s really been trying to do,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “His attacks on teachers, on schools, on LGBT Americans, I think, go way too far in the state of Florida. And I think that they are a profound political miscalculation and an overcompensation.”
Ocasio-Cortez further explained that while DeSantis is attempting to win over a base of voters, that particular base already belongs to Donald Trump.
Changing Dynamics of Presidential Races
Psaki also asked Ocasio-Cortez about the belief held by some that Trump would be the easiest Republican opponent for President Joe Biden to defeat in 2024. Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged that “there’s something to be said about that,” but emphasized that the dynamics of presidential races can change from day to day.
It is worth noting that Biden has already announced his intention to seek reelection in 2024, potentially setting up a rematch between him and Trump. Ocasio-Cortez recently expressed her support for Biden in his reelection campaign during an appearance on the Pod Save America podcast.
Public Opinion on DeSantis, Trump, and Biden
A recent Economist-YouGov poll revealed interesting insights into public opinion regarding potential 2024 candidates. Among independents, DeSantis is polling better when asked if they want him to run for president compared to both Trump and Biden. However, a majority of independents expressed that they do not want either Trump or Biden to run in 2024.
- 67% of independent voters believe Biden should not run, with 13% unsure.
- 59% of independent voters believe Trump should not run, with 28% unsure.
These findings highlight the complex landscape of the upcoming presidential race and the diverse opinions among voters.
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