Coverage dated March 9, 2023

DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises

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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Ahead of a widely expected presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced himself to an eager audience of Iowa Republicans on Friday with a message that leaned into…

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  1. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis inches closer to 2024 launch with trip to Iowa (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make his first trip to Iowa on Friday, all but making his presidential campaign official as he inches closer to making an announcement.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Ahead of a widely expected presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced himself to an eager audience of Iowa Republicans on Friday with a message that leaned into…

  3. CBS News

    DeSantis making long-anticipated 1st Iowa trip ahead of 2024 (opens CBS News)

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    Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Iowa on Monday

  4. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida Gov. DeSantis Makes Long-Anticipated 1st Iowa Trip Ahead of 2024 (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid. DeSantis is making long-awaited appearances in Davenport and Des Moines on Friday, marking his first trip to the leadoff voting state as anticipation over …

  5. Fox News

    Ron DeSantis makes first trip to Iowa as he flirts with a 2024 presidential run (opens Fox News)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes his first ever trip to Iowa, the state that leads off GOP presidential nominating calendar, sparking more speculation he'll launch a 2024 White House run

  6. CBS News

    DeSantis making first Iowa trip ahead of 2024 (opens CBS News)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in Iowa as the 2024 field of Republican hopefuls grows.

  7. The Times of Israel

    DeSantis makes long-anticipated first Iowa trip ahead of expected 2024 bid (opens The Times of Israel)

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    With caucuses less than a year away, Republicans in the state are ready to take a harder look at Florida governor, a top-tier presidential prospect viewed as a rival to Trump

  8. FOX 13 Tampa

    Will Ron DeSantis make 2024 presidential announcement? (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in Iowa on Friday to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans, making a long-awaited visit ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid.

  9. Local News 8

    DeSantis moves his presidential ambitions into the open with Iowa visit (opens Local News 8)

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    By Steve Contorno and Jeff Zeleny, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make his first appearance in Iowa on Friday, an unmistakable flirtation for a top-tier Republican presidential contender that brings his expected bid for the White House a step closer to reality.

  10. WFMZ Allentown

    DeSantis makes long-anticipated 1st Iowa trip ahead of 2024 (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid. DeSantis is making long-awaited appearances in Davenport

  11. CBS News

    DeSantis makes first trip to Iowa ahead of 2024, vowing to defeat "woke mob" (opens CBS News)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced himself to an eager audience of Iowa Republicans on Friday.

  12. The Guardian

    Ron DeSantis visits Iowa as presidential bid speculation intensifies (opens The Guardian)

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    Rightwing governor of Florida – and most likely rival to Trump for the 2024 nomination – promotes his book in the early voting state

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