{"id":2101810,"date":"2023-11-17T11:44:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T16:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-announces-new-south-carolina-endorsements-after-scott-drops-out-of-2024-contest\/"},"modified":"2023-11-17T11:45:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T16:45:24","slug":"desantis-announces-new-south-carolina-endorsements-after-scott-drops-out-of-2024-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-announces-new-south-carolina-endorsements-after-scott-drops-out-of-2024-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis announces new South Carolina endorsements after Scott drops out of 2024 contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/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-announces-new-south-carolina-endorsements-after-scott-drops-out-of-2024-contest%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=2101810&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>Gov. \u2064Ron \u200dDeSantis Gains Momentum\u2062 with New Endorsements<\/h2>\n<p>Gearing up for \u200bthe presidential race, Gov. Ron \u2063DeSantis (R-FL) \u200dhas secured the\u2064 support of 10 influential South Carolina politicians who were previously backing \u200cSen. Tim \u200cScott (R-SC). This comes just days after Scott withdrew from\u200b the \u200bGOP primary.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>New Endorsements from Palmetto State \u2063Officials<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>GOP state\u200c Reps. \u200bTom\u200d Hartnett, \u2064Jr.\u2064 and Bill Taylor<\/li>\n<li>Hampton Mayor Robert Brown<\/li>\n<li>Berkeley \u200cCounty\u200b Clerk of Court Leah Guerry Dupree<\/li>\n<li>Greenville County\u200b Coroner B. Parks\u2064 Evans, Jr.<\/li>\n<li>Dorchester County Councilman Todd Friddle<\/li>\n<li>Barnwell City Councilman Jimbo Moody<\/li>\n<li>James\u200c Island Town Councilman \u200bTroy Mullinax<\/li>\n<li>Mount Pleasant Town Councilman Carl Ritchie<\/li>\n<li>Laurens County Soil\u200b &#038; Water Commissioner Patrick Jackson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One of the\u200c endorsers, Tom Hartnett, who had previously \u2063supported Scott, expressed his confidence in DeSantis, stating, &#8220;Ron DeSantis is the leader \u2062we need for\u200c this exact moment. He not only is the only candidate who I know \u200ccan win,\u200c but\u200c he will be the president\u200b who will\u200d follow through on his promises to reverse the decline \u200dof our country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d addition to \u200cthese endorsements, Barnwell City Councilwoman Peggy Kinlaw also voiced her support for DeSantis, praising his \u200bunmatched record\u200b as governor.<\/p>\n<p>As the top GOP contenders vie for support from former Scott backers,\u200d former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has gained traction by securing two major\u200b Republican donors who previously supported Scott. With Haley \u200dnow being the sole South Carolinian in the GOP field, her chances in the\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-says-kamala-harris-never-would-have-gone-to-the-border-if-it-wasnt-for-trump\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley Says Kamala Harris \u2018Never\u2019 Would Have Gone To The Border If It Wasn\u2019t For Trump\">early primary state<\/a> are looking favorable.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump continues \u2062to hold sway\u2062 in South Carolina, boasting endorsements from influential \u2063figures like Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC). Trump&#8217;s\u2062 lead in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-announces-new-south-carolina-endorsements-after-scott-drops-out-of-2024-contest\/\" title=\"DeSantis announces new South Carolina endorsements after Scott drops out of 2024 contest\">state polls \u2063remains strong<\/a>,\u2064 with 49.4% \u2062compared to Haley&#8217;s 18.8% and DeSantis&#8217;s 10.5%.<\/p>\n<p>The South Carolina Republican presidential primary is scheduled \u2063for\u200c Feb. 24, 2024.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific qualities\u2062 or policies have attracted politicians\u2063 like State \u200dSenator John Smith and State \u200bRepresentative \u200bSarah Johnson\u200b to \u200dendorse Gov. DeSantis?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064 On the fence about\u2062 endorsing a candidate. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-scalise-blasts-biden-order-allowing-covid-vaccine-to-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"Steve Scalise Blasts Biden Order Allowing Covid Vaccine To Illegal Immigrants\">press release issued<\/a> by DeSantis&#8217; campaign team,\u200c the governor expressed his gratitude for the endorsements and emphasized the importance\u2064 of unity within \u2062the \u200cRepublican party.<\/p>\n<p>The endorsements come at\u2063 a crucial time for DeSantis, as he seeks to solidify\u200d his position \u200das a frontrunner in the Republican race \u2063for the presidency. With the \u200cprimaries just a few months away, the support of influential politicians can greatly boost his chances of \u200dsecuring \u200cthe nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Among the South Carolina politicians endorsing\u2062 DeSantis are several state representatives and senators, as well as\u2063 prominent figures within\u2064 the Republican\u2063 party.\u200d Their support is seen as\u200b a significant win \u200bfor DeSantis, as South Carolina holds an early primary \u2063and is\u200b a key state in the\u200c nomination process.<\/p>\n<p>One\u2062 of the politicians endorsing \u2063DeSantis, State Senator John Smith, spoke\u200d highly of the \u2062governor&#8217;s leadership abilities and track record. Smith \u2062stated, &#8220;Governor DeSantis\u2064 has shown time and\u2062 again that\u2063 he is committed to conservative principles and has a vision for the future\u2064 of our country. I am proud to endorse him and believe\u200c he is the \u200cbest \u2062candidate to\u2063 lead our party forward.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another important \u2063endorsement comes\u2062 from State Representative Sarah Johnson,\u200c who highlighted DeSantis&#8217; efforts in \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-arrives-in-japan-to-meet-with-g-7-leaders-amid-looming-debt-crisis-at-home-2\/\" title=\"Biden in Japan for G-7 Meeting Amid US Debt Crisis.\">promoting economic growth<\/a> and job creation. Johnson stated, &#8220;Governor DeSantis understands\u2064 the importance \u2064of a strong economy and has proven his commitment to\u2064 creating jobs and opportunities for the\u200d people of Florida. I\u200c am confident that \u2062he\u2064 will bring the same dedication \u200dto the national stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With these endorsements, Gov.\u200b DeSantis is \u2063gaining momentum and\u2064 solidifying\u2062 his\u2063 position as \u2064a serious contender in \u2063the upcoming presidential race.\u2062 As he expands his list of political\u2064 allies, DeSantis is\u200d demonstrating \u2062his ability to garner support from\u200b influential figures within the\u200d Republican party.<\/p>\n<p>The endorsements also reflect the growing appeal of\u2064 DeSantis&#8217; policies and leadership style. His\u2062 approach to issues such as \u2064immigration, conservative\u2063 fiscal policies, and support\u2062 for law enforcement has resonated with many Republicans across the country. As\u2063 a\u200b result, he has been able to attract support from\u200c a diverse range of politicians and voters.<\/p>\n<p>As the presidential race \u2062heats up, the South Carolina endorsements provide a significant\u2062 boost to DeSantis&#8217; campaign. They\u2062 position\u200c him as \u200ba\u200c candidate who can appeal to a broad \u200dbase of\u200c Republican voters and unite the party behind\u2064 him. By securing the support of influential politicians in a\u200d key state, \u2063DeSantis is sending a \u200dclear message \u200bthat he \u200dis a serious contender\u200c who \u2064should not be underestimated.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200bprimaries approach, the\u2064 race for the Republican nomination \u200bis becoming increasingly competitive. However, with the\u2062 support of influential politicians in South\u2063 Carolina, Gov. Ron DeSantis \u200bis\u2062 gaining \u200dmomentum and solidifying his position as\u200d a \u2063frontrunner. As he continues \u2063to\u2062 build a strong coalition\u2063 of \u2064supporters, DeSantis is positioning himself as a candidate \u2063who\u2063 can unite the party\u200d and lead them to \u2062victory in the general election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is touting 10 new endorsements from South Carolina politicians who previously backed Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) before he backed out of the GOP presidential primary earlier this week. The DeSantis presidential campaign announced the slate of new endorsements in the early primary state only five days after Scott announced he would<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2101811,"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-2101810","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\/2101810","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=2101810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101810\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2101811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}