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ANALYSIS: DeSantis Resets Campaign to Focus on Iowa, National Policies, Trump

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ANALYSIS: DeSantis Resets Campaign to Focus on Iowa, National Policies, Trump
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors national summit at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia on June 30, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
John Haughey
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There was a time when the polling gap between Ron DeSantis and the rest of the field was far wider than the one separating the Florida governor from the frontrunner in the 2024 Republican presidential race, former President Donald Trump.

In fact, nine months ago, Mr. DeSantis appeared poised to be the GOP’s standard-bearer in challenging Democrat President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.

John Haughey
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John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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