{"id":2096401,"date":"2023-11-10T13:56:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T18:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-nets-endorsement-of-a-dozen-state-lawmakers-after-third-gop-debate\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T13:59:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T18:59:55","slug":"desantis-nets-endorsement-of-a-dozen-state-lawmakers-after-third-gop-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-nets-endorsement-of-a-dozen-state-lawmakers-after-third-gop-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis nets endorsement of a dozen state lawmakers after third GOP debate"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-nets-endorsement-of-a-dozen-state-lawmakers-after-third-gop-debate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2096401&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>EXCLUSIVE:\u200c State Legislators Rally Behind Gov. Ron DeSantis for \u2063President<\/h2>\n<p>A dozen state\u200d legislators have enthusiastically endorsed \u2063Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for president, following his impressive performance at the Republican National Committee&#8217;s third primary debate. These new endorsements bring DeSantis&#8217;s\u200c campaign to a new high, with over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-nets-endorsement-of-a-dozen-state-lawmakers-after-third-gop-debate\/\" title=\"DeSantis nets endorsement of a dozen state lawmakers after third GOP debate\">330\u200b state-level candidates backing<\/a> \u200dhis 2024 bid, making him the frontrunner in the GOP field. Supporters \u200bof the Florida governor span across nine states, including Tennessee,\u200d Maine, Kansas, Montana, Massachusetts, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Minnesota.<\/p>\n<h3>New\u200c Endorsements for \u200bDeSantis<\/h3>\n<p>The legislators who have\u2062 recently thrown their support behind DeSantis are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tennessee\u200d state Sen. Adam \u2064Lowe<\/li>\n<li>Tennessee \u200cstate Rep. and \u2064Republican Caucus\u200c Chair Ryan Williams<\/li>\n<li>Maine state \u2062Sen. Brad Farrin<\/li>\n<li>Kansas state Rep. Brett Fairchild<\/li>\n<li>Montana\u2062 state Sen. Daniel Zolnikov<\/li>\n<li>Massachusetts state Senator-elect Peter\u2062 Durant<\/li>\n<li>Indiana state Reps. Robert Heaton, Shane Lindauer, and Chris Jeter<\/li>\n<li>Pennsylvania state Sen. Greg\u2064 Rothman<\/li>\n<li>Ohio state Rep. Adam Mathews<\/li>\n<li>Minnesota state Rep. \u2063Elliott Engen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Governor \u2062Ron DeSantis is the future \u200bof the Republican\u200b Party,&#8221; stated Rep. Engen of \u2062Minnesota. &#8220;As a state representative in a purple state, I know Governor \u2062DeSantis will\u200c provide the leadership and \u200dsupport our party needs to win across America without sacrificing bold, conservative policy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With the world on fire, America needs \u2062a serious leader for a serious time,&#8221; added Sen. Zolnikov of Montana. &#8220;Only Ron DeSantis has shown\u2064 the courage, steadfastness,\u200c and ability to govern that our nation\u200b deserves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b a subtle dig at \u2063former President Donald Trump, \u200dSen. Durant \u2064of\u200d Massachusetts claimed that DeSantis will &#8220;deliver&#8221; on GOP priorities if elected\u200d president. &#8220;For the last decade, the \u200dRepublican Party has lost \u2064too much at\u2063 too\u2062 great a cost for everyday Americans,&#8221; said Durant. &#8220;I&#8217;m proud \u200dto have \u200dwon an upset victory for\u200d the state Senate \u2063and proud to stand with Governor Ron DeSantis because I \u200dknow he will continue to deliver victories for conservative principles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The endorsements come after \u2064the third GOP debate held in Miami, Florida, this week, where DeSantis showcased\u200b his\u200b strong performance\u2063 against former \u2062United Nations Ambassador Nikki\u2063 Haley. Meanwhile, Trump held a competing rally nearby \u200cand was criticized\u200c by DeSantis for skipping the debate and failing to deliver on conservative priorities. \u2062Trump, on the other \u200chand,\u2064 boasted about his polling lead over DeSantis and Haley during his rally.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis has made Iowa the focal point \u200dof\u2062 his presidential campaign, vowing to visit all 99 counties in\u200d the Hawkeye State before \u2062the crucial\u200b Jan. 15 caucuses. This will determine which candidate gains momentum \u200cand viability moving\u2063 forward. The governor received a significant \u2062boost when influential Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) \u200cendorsed \u2064him for president, implicitly rebuking Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d super PAC supporting DeSantis&#8217;s campaign,\u200c &#8220;Never Back Down,&#8221; \u2062seized\u200d the opportunity to capitalize on recent Republican losses during Tuesday \u200cnight&#8217;s off-year elections. They launched a powerful ad titled &#8220;There&#8217;s Only One,&#8221; \u2064emphasizing that DeSantis is the sole\u200c candidate \u2063with a proven winning record who can secure victory in next year&#8217;s presidential elections.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE\u2063 FROM\u2062 THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Governor DeSantis&#8217;s impressive performance at the \u200bthird primary debate contribute to his growing endorsements and \u200csupport from state legislators?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  These challenging times,&#8221; said Sen. Farrin of Maine. &#8220;Governor DeSantis has proven \u200bthat he is willing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-sick-employees-truckers-to-blame-for-empty-shelves-in-grocery-stores\/\" title=\"Report: Sick Employees, Truckers to Blame for Empty Shelves in Grocery Stores\u00a0\">make tough decisions<\/a> and stand up for \u2062the values that our party holds dear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>DeSantis&#8217;s Impressive Performance<\/h3>\n<p>Governor DeSantis&#8217;s \u2064impressive performance at the third primary debate has been credited with\u2063 attracting these new\u200c endorsements. His ability to \u2064articulate conservative\u200d principles and propose bold solutions to the issues facing our country resonated with many state legislators.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Governor DeSantis&#8217;s performance at the debate was a game-changer,&#8221; stated Rep. Fairchild of Kansas. &#8220;He didn&#8217;t shy away from tackling \u2064the \u2062tough issues, and his strong leadership was evident throughout the entire debate. I believe\u2062 he has what it takes to unite our party and lead our nation towards a brighter future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Frontrunner in the GOP Field<\/h3>\n<p>With over 330 state-level candidates backing his 2024 bid, Governor DeSantis has solidified his position as the \u2062frontrunner in the GOP field. His growing support spans across various states, showcasing his\u2064 appeal and ability to attract a diverse base of voters.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The numbers don&#8217;t lie, and they show that Governor DeSantis has the \u2064support \u200bof\u200c the Republican \u2064Party at the state level,&#8221; said Rep. Jeter of\u2062 Indiana. &#8220;His ability to connect with \u2063voters and his track record of conservative accomplishments make him the strongest candidate for president.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Looking \u200bAhead<\/h3>\n<p>As Governor DeSantis&#8217;s 2024 campaign gains \u200dmomentum, his supporters\u200d are optimistic about the\u200b future.\u2062 They believe that his strong leadership and commitment to conservative values will \u200dresonate with voters across America.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am proud to support Governor DeSantis for president,&#8221; said Sen. Lowe of Tennessee. &#8220;His dedication to \u200cpublic service and his unwavering commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-congressional-veterans-endorse-virginia-republican-derrick-anderson-in-2024-house-race\/\" title=\"Two experienced Congress members endorse Virginia Republican Derrick Anderson for the 2024 House race.\">conservative principles make<\/a> him the best choice\u200d for our party and our country. I am\u200d confident that he will lead us to victory \u200cin 2024.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the\u2063 race for the Republican nomination heats up, \u2062Governor\u2063 DeSantis is\u200c positioning himself as the clear \u2064frontrunner. \u200cWith the backing \u200bof a\u2063 growing \u200bnumber of state legislators, he \u200chas established himself \u2063as a serious contender\u2062 for the\u200d presidency. Only time will tell if Governor DeSantis can maintain his \u2064momentum and secure the Republican nomination in 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EXCLUSIVE \u2014 A dozen state legislators have endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for president on Friday following his performance at the Republican National Committee&#8217;s third primary debate on Wednesday night. With the new endorsements, DeSantis&#8217;s campaign now boasts that more than 330 state-level candidates are backing his 2024 bid, the most of the entire GOP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2096402,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2096401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2096401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2096401"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2096401\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2096402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2096401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2096401"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2096401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}