DeSantis backers show support at pre-Republican debate rally in Fla.: ‘Trump’s day is done’By Selim Algar
August 22, 2023
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — They’re keeping DeFaith.
Unbowed by anemic polls, dithering donors and campaign reshuffles, backers of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told The Post at a festive Monday rally that they’re not budging from the Republican candidate’s corner.
Back on home terrain after criss-crossing early voting states, DeSantis was feted by hundreds of raucous supporters at The Gulf restaurant on the Fort Walton Beach waterfront, his last big event ahead of Wednesday’s GOP primary debate in Milwaukee.
As drinks flowed, Lynyrd Skynyrd blared and chips were dipped in the sweltering Florida heat, the White House hopeful’s rank-and-file proponents insisted they expect DeSantis to ultimately emerge from the Republican pack.
Loyalists dismissed ominous polling numbers that show former President Donald Trump leading the Republican field by more than 40 percentage points and upstart Vivek Ramaswamy nipping at DeSantis’ heels for second place.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/08/22/desantis-backers-show-support-at-pre-republican-debate-rally-trumps-day-is-done/
