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Coverage dated March 14, 2023

DeSantis scores first 2024 endorsement from a member of Congress

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Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, an outspoken member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, preemptively endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president on Wednesday, pushing his fellow Republican House members to look beyond former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination.

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  1. Townhall

    Chip Roy Endorses Ron DeSantis for President: 'A Man of Conviction, Who Unapologetically Loves America' (opens Townhall)

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  2. Washington Times

    DeSantis scores first 2024 endorsement from a member of Congress (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, an outspoken member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, preemptively endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president on Wednesday, pushing his fellow Republican House members to look beyond former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Chip Roy endorses Ron DeSantis for president (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for president in 2024 on Wednesday over other Republican contenders, including former President Donald Trump.

  4. The Daily Signal

    Republican Congressman Endorses DeSantis for President (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    "It’s time for Ron DeSantis to be President of the United States," Texas Rep. Chip Roy said in an email obtained by The Daily Signal.

  5. RedState

    Congressman Chip Roy Endorses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for President (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Roy's endorsement - before DeSantis is even a candidate - shows that there is a real push for someone new to take the helm for the party.

  6. CBS News

    Rep. Chip Roy endorses Ron DeSantis for president, though DeSantis is not yet running (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Florida governor visited Iowa and Nevada recently, both states that hold early GOP presidential nominating contests.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Rep. Chip Roy Formally Endorses DeSantis For President Although He Has Not Announced (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Texas Rep. Chip Roy sent out an email Wednesday afternoon formally endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for President in 2024.

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