Coverage dated May 17, 2023 to May 18, 2023

‘Biden and me’: DeSantis privately tells donors Trump can’t win

Headline from Seattle Times

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida all but declared his presidential candidacy Thursday afternoon, telling donors and supporters on a call that only three “credible” candidates were in the race.

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  1. Rolling Stone

    DeSantis Makes 2024 Pitch: Trump Has No Chance of Beating Biden (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The Florida governor is expected to officially announce his presidential campaign next week

  2. Seattle Times

    ‘Biden and me’: DeSantis privately tells donors Trump can’t win (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida all but declared his presidential candidacy Thursday afternoon, telling donors and supporters on a call that only three “credible” candidates were in the race.

  3. RedState

    Report: DeSantis Tells Top Donors in 'Private' Call That Trump Can't Beat Biden, Battles Loom Ahead (opens RedState)

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    DeSantis says there are only three 'viable' candidates in the 2024 presidential election race.

  4. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis’ Pitch To Donors: I’m The Only GOP Candidate Who Can Beat Biden (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis privately indicated that there are only three "credible" candidates running for president, and he's the only one who can beat Biden.

  5. The Guardian

    DeSantis says only he can beat Biden in 2024 presidential election (opens The Guardian)

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    Florida governor, expected to announce run soon, tells fundraising event Trump does not have ‘serious chance’ of being elected