Alex Leary

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Ron DeSantis Takes Flak From Trump, Other Republicans Over Battle With Disney

By: Alex Leary

The Florida governor has scrapped with the entertainment company for months over its political stances and efforts to maintain control over land.

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How Ron DeSantis Could Unlock $86 Million for a Presidential Run

By: Alex Leary, Julie Bykowicz

Some election lawyers say the cash, sitting in a Florida political committee, can’t be used to help his White House bid, but his allies are pressing forward.

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Ron DeSantis Dominates Florida Legislative Session Ahead of Expected Presidential Run

By: Alex Leary

Conservative wins may help against Trump, but abortion and guns stances could hurt in the general election.

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Trump Loss in Sexual-Abuse Case Casts Another Legal Cloud Over 2024 Bid

By: Lindsay Wise, Alex Leary

The former president is set to hold a CNN town hall as the verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case draws a mixed reaction from Republicans.

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Iowa Looms Large for Ron DeSantis as He Looks to Slow Trump’s Momentum

By: John Mccormick, Alex Leary

The Florida governor is hoping to make a stand in the first state on the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination calendar.

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Mike Pence Edges Closer to Presidential Bid as Super PAC Forms to Back Him

By: John Mccormick, Alex Leary

The former vice president is visiting New Hampshire—the first-in-the-nation primary state—to deliver an economic speech.

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Ron DeSantis Set to Launch 2024 Presidential Bid Next Week

By: Alex Leary

The Florida governor is expected to file paperwork making his candidacy official, pitting him against Donald Trump for the GOP nod.

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With 2024 Bid, DeSantis Makes Case to Be Trump’s Successor Atop GOP

By: Alex Leary

The Florida governor, who has acted like a 2024 presidential candidate for months, is joining a growing field to take on the former president.

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DeSantis Presidential Campaign Looks to Rebound After Botched Twitter Announcement

By: Alex Leary

GOP critics question the 2024 hopeful’s judgment as he plans aggressive travel schedule in early primary states.

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DeSantis Kicks Off Early-State Swing as Policy Fights With Trump Intensify

By: Alex Leary

The Florida governor is speaking at an Iowa megachurch before heading to New Hampshire and South Carolina.