The Florida governor has contacted at least one national consultant and his super PAC has begun fundraising, according to The Washington Post, though DeSantis said he had not reached out to anyone.
Outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the Republican Party faced a severe setback after the 2026 midterm elections. WEAR reported that he warned the party was in a deep national hole, while Global News said he predicted the Democratic gains could hurt Republicans for years. Fox News reported that DeSantis pointed to Florida as a bright spot and signaled a possible 2028 presidential run; other reports focused on his criticism of the party’s losses without describing a campaign announcement.
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