US EditionDeSantis: ‘Big pool’ of Trump voters an issue for GOP in midterms
DeSantis highlighted GOP underperformance in recent special elections and urged focus on economy and immigration to retain voter support in 2026 midterms.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned Republicans about a voter turnout issue linked to Donald Trump's supporters who may not vote when he isn't on the ballot.
- DeSantis highlighted the recent Tennessee special election, where Republican Matt Van Epps won by a tighter margin than expected, indicating potential risks for the GOP in 2026.
- He emphasized the need for Republicans to take bolder actions to attract Trump-aligned voters and focus on issues like the economy.
- DeSantis called for Republicans to inspire voters, stating that simply having an 'R' next to their name may not encourage turnout.
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DeSantis worried voters 'unique' to Trump won't back GOP in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on Friday warned Republicans against banking on victories during the 2026 elections in areas President Donald Trump won last year. “I think Republicans have an issue that Donald Trump has created a big pool of voters, but some of them are unique to him, right?” the Florida governor said during an appearance on Fox News’s Fox & Friends, referencing the “big tent” coalition transcending gender, racial, and socio-economic l…
DeSantis talks about impact 'big pool’ of Trump voters may have in midterms · American Wire News
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is concerned that Trump voters may have a negative impact on the midterm elections. He suggested that he “big pool” of Trump voters that make up the Republican Party may not turn out to vote in 2026 if he isn’t on the ballot, saying that there is a group of people who are “unique to him” and aren’t necessarily interested in being involved in the voting process otherwise. He made the statement on Friday’s airing of ‘…
Ron DeSantis says GOP must go on offense ahead of Midterms to bring back 'complacent' voters
Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing to warn Republicans that next year’s Midterm contests may not go their way if the party doesn’t change course. He recommends that Republicans make a strong case for what they will do if they somehow retain control of Congress next year, given that “in an off-year Midterm, the party in power’s voters tend to be more complacent.” But DeSantis, who himself served nearly three terms in Congress before resigning to foc…
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