• Investing
  • Stock
Round Table Thoughts
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Home Economy Michigan GOP lawmakers urge DeSantis to run for president
Economy

Michigan GOP lawmakers urge DeSantis to run for president

by January 18, 2023
by January 18, 2023 0 comment
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

A significant number of Michigan Republicans are urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024 – setting up a confrontation with the only declared candidate in the race: former President Donald Trump.

Bryan Posthumus, the GOP floor leader in the Michigan state House, traveled to Florida last month to hand deliver to DeSantis a letter encouraging him to run for president, the lawmaker confirmed to Fox News. The letter was signed by 18 members of the Republican caucus in the state House (roughly a quarter of all GOP lawmakers in the chamber). It called the Florida governor ‘uniquely and exceptionally qualified to provide the leadership and competence that is, unfortunately, missing’ right now in the White House under President Biden.

The signers state they ‘stand ready and willing to help [DeSantis] win Michigan in 2024.’ Together, they represent about a quarter of the state House Republican caucus. 

The news was first reported earlier Wednesday morning by Politico.

‘I was looking at what the potential candidacies were for president and Republicans are going to have a lot of really good options coming up this cycle and I wanted to make sure to encourage that DeSantis was going to be one of them,’ Posthumus told Fox News on Wednesday. 

Posthumus said that when he met with DeSantis, ‘he was very appreciative. I sat down with him for just a couple of minutes and had the opportunity to talk a little bit about what the landscape was in Michigan for a potential DeSantis run and he was very engaged in the conversation, just trying to see if Michigan is a state he could win in a primary, and it absolutely is. I was trying to convey that message to him and I think that got across.’

DeSantis’ office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  

Michigan is a prized target for Republicans and was key to Trump’s victory in 2016. He won the state’s Republican presidential primary that year and went on to defeat Hillary Clinton in the general election, becoming the first Republican to win the state since 1988. But he narrowly lost the state in 2020 to now-President Biden.

Posthumus argued that ‘this wasn’t about President Trump at all…We need a Republican running for president that can serve eight years and in my view we also need somebody from the next generation. And in my view, DeSantis is the guy that can lead the next generation.’

Michigan based GOP consultant Dennis Lennox emphasized in statement to Fox News that Republicans in his state ‘want to win and Florida’s governor is a winner. Without Ron DeSantis as the party’s standard-bearer in 2024, Michigan isn’t a competitive battleground state.’

‘Not only can he put the Wolverine State back into play, but he puts Michigan Republicans in a position to take back the majority in the lower house of the Legislature,’ Lennox argued. ‘That’s critical as the state GOP finds itself in its worst position in the modern era.’

DeSantis has not publicly said he is running for president, but his political stock is soaring after winning re-election by a landslide 19-point margin in November. Already popular among Republicans across the country for rejecting COVID-19 pandemic-related mandates and shut-downs, he has won fans among conservatives with hard-line opposition to critical race theory and teaching sexual orientation and gender identity concepts in elementary schools, battling what he terms is ‘wokeness’ in major corporations, and confrontations with the Biden administration over immigration. 

FEDERAL JUDGE HANDS DESANTIS ADMIN WIN OVER ‘STOP WOKE ACT’ 

Prominent Republicans, including mega GOP donor Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, have called for DeSantis to run for president. Not coincidentally, other prospective 2024 candidates have tested lines of attack against the Florida governor, with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s spokesman Ian Fury criticizing DeSantis’ record on abortion recently, and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu taking a swipe at how he’s pressured private businesses who adopt ‘woke’ positions on cultural issues in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Then of course, there is Trump, who launched unprovoked attacks on DeSantis last November, labeling him ‘Ron DeSanctimonious’ and calling him an ‘average REPUBLICAN Governor with great Public Relations,’ all the while boasting that DeSantis’ margin of victory in the midterm election was not as big as Trump’s win in Florida during the 2020 presidential election. Those attacks came as many pundits and commentators observed that Trump-backed candidates underperformed in the midterms, in contrast to DeSantis’ huge win. 

While DeSantis has downplayed 2024 speculation and refrained from responding to attacks, he is set to release an autobiography next month – as first reported by Fox News – and has spent nearly $90,000 on ads nationwide or that were targeted toward early voting states, according to spending tracker FWIW. His second inaugural address called Florida the ‘promised land of sanity’ and the place where ‘woke goes to die,’ and many observers thought it sounded like a presidential campaign speech.  

If DeSantis decides to launch a 2024 campaign, don’t expect an announcement anytime soon. A source in the governor’s wider political circle told Fox News earlier this month that any announcement wouldn’t happen until after Florida’s legislative session ends in May.

Chris Pandolfo is a writer for Fox News Digital. Send tips to chris.pandolfo@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @ChrisCPandolfo.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
You Might Also Like
  • Biden admin hit with lawsuit for deleting emails in case that could have consequences for Trump
  • Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesman reveals group’s Gaza propaganda playbook
  • Connecticut to hold special elections to fill 3 vacancies in the state’s House of Representatives
  • Mayor Eric Adams predicts migrant crisis ‘will destroy New York City’
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

previous post
Top SMB technology trends in 2023
next post
Dems ‘want answers’ on Biden documents, Rep. Porter says: ‘Classified documents belong in classified settings’

You may also like

Kamala Harris reassures Democratic Party donors that there’s nothing to...

July 20, 2024

House advances legislation mandating AI training for federal officials

July 14, 2023

Legal experts warn Hunter Biden faces ‘real chance of jail...

December 9, 2023

I left the Democrat Party and will do all I...

August 26, 2024

Pentagon says there is a ‘deepening cooperation and relationship’ between...

August 15, 2024

FDA declines approval for Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ Parkinson’s drug

July 4, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to appeal block on state’s...

July 19, 2023

Kansas man tells jury God threatened Rep. LaTurner through him

January 19, 2023

White House press secretary fumbles question on other Chinese surveillance...

February 7, 2023

Biden vetoes bill canceling his $400 billion student loan handout,...

June 8, 2023

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Krispy Kreme stock plunges after doughnut chain pauses McDonald’s rollout, pulls outlook

      May 8, 2025
    • Don’t Buy Robinhood Stock… Until You See This Chart Setup

      May 8, 2025
    • UnitedHealthcare sued by shareholders over reaction to CEO’s killing

      May 8, 2025
    • The Unpredictable Stock Market: How to Make Sense of It

      May 8, 2025
    • AMD CEO calls China a ‘large opportunity’ and warns against strict U.S. chip controls

      May 7, 2025

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be...

      June 27, 2024 2,633 views
    • 2

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as...

      August 9, 2024 2,339 views
    • 3

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese...

      June 25, 2024 2,321 views
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful...

      July 10, 2024 2,303 views
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility...

      August 29, 2024 2,186 views

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,066)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,530)

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

      June 27, 2024
    • 2

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as Harris camp blasts ‘lying’ critics

      August 9, 2024
    • 3

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese businesses to Delaware: ‘Longtime friends’

      June 25, 2024
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful of Chinese spy threats

      July 10, 2024
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with ‘Chinese military company’

      August 29, 2024

    Latest News

    • Krispy Kreme stock plunges after doughnut chain pauses McDonald’s rollout,...

      May 8, 2025
    • Don’t Buy Robinhood Stock… Until You See This Chart Setup

      May 8, 2025
    • UnitedHealthcare sued by shareholders over reaction to CEO’s killing

      May 8, 2025

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,066)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,530)

    Disclaimer: RoundTableThoughts.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2024 RoundTableThoughts.com. All Rights Reserved.

    Round Table Thoughts
    • Investing
    • Stock
    Round Table Thoughts
    • Economy
    • Editor’s Pick

    Read alsox

    DNC kicks off in Chicago to...

    August 19, 2024

    Five biggest moments of Trump’s speech...

    July 19, 2024

    IDF troops raid Hamas compound, seize...

    May 21, 2024
    Sign In

    Keep me signed in until I sign out

    Forgot your password?

    Password Recovery

    A new password will be emailed to you.

    Have received a new password? Login here