Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida is considering a 2024 presidential election to become the state’s fourth Republican nominee, according to The New York Times.
The former Florida governor has been considering joining the growing Republican primary field in recent weeks, sources said. Said New York Times. If Scott runs for the White House, he will face three other Florida residents, including former President Donald Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.
According to the New York Times, rumors of Scott’s desire to become president came after he announced earlier this year that he would seek a second term in the Senate. (Related: ‘This sector is all but decided’: Political experts give their opinions on the growth of key sectors for the Republican Party in 2024)
“It’s nice to see someone mentioning that Senator Scott could run for president, but as he has said many times, he is running for reelection,” Scott said. senior adviser Chris Hartline told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement. .
ESTERO, FL – October 31: President Donald Trump greets Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis as his wife Casey DeSantis watches as he is introduced at a campaign rally at Hearts Arena . (Joe Radle/Getty Images)
Scott was elected governor in both 2010 and 2014 by a margin of almost one point. according to Go to Ballotpedia. After Mr. DeSantis succeeded the former governor in 2018, Mr. Scott defeated his Democratic opponent 50.1% to 49.9% in a tough Senate race.
Real Clear Politics (RCP) average The 2024 national Republican primary, based on polls conducted from June 5 to June 20, showed Trump leading by 52.2% and DeSantis by 21.4%.
Scott will challenge the people of Florida in 2024, as well as former Vice President Mike Pence, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. , will face North Dakota Governor Doug. Bergum, former Texas Congressman Will Hurd, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and conservative radio personality Larry Elder.
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