(Washington Examiner) Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is set to launch his 2024 presidential campaign in mid-May, according to a report.
Four GOP operatives familiar with the matter told NBC News that the Florida governor will launch his long-awaited campaign next month. One clarified that mid-May would be the launch of an exploratory campaign, followed closely by an announcement. May 11 would be the earliest date for the launch.
Advocates for the May 11 launch date argue that the early launch date is needed to counter the narrative that his primary Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, holds an overwhelming majority of support. Others counter that it’s too early and he should instead keep shoring up support.
Dennis Lennox, a Michigan-based Republican strategist who is hoping to support DeSantis in 2024, told the outlet that he falls in the sooner-rather-than-later camp, fearing that waiting too long would forfeit any momentum.
