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Path to the Polls: What went wrong with DeSantis’ presidential campaign?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At one point, he appeared to be Donald Trump’s most daunting challenger — his campaign ran out of steam, support and money. Ron DeSantis ended his struggling bid before this week’s New Hampshire primary.

But that doesn’t necessarily mark the end of his presidential ambitions.

On the latest edition of Vote 2024: Path to the Polls, News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton and News4JAX Political Reporter Scott Johnson looked at the missteps and miscalculations that caused Florida’s governor to abandon the presidential campaign trail. And Daniel Cronrath, a political science professor at Florida State College Jacksonville, weighs on the exit of the candidate who was once thought to be Donald Trump’s biggest nemesis.


About the Authors
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This Emmy Award-winning television, radio and newspaper journalist has anchored The Morning Show for 18 years.

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Scott is a multi-Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Reporter, who also hosts the “Going Ringside With The Local Station” Podcast. Scott has been a journalist for 25 years, covering stories including six presidential elections, multiple space shuttle launches and dozens of high-profile murder trials.

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