Congressman Ron DeSantis is a brilliant young leader, Yale and then Harvard Law, who would make a GREAT Governor of Florida. He loves our Country and is a true FIGHTER!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 22, 2017
It seemed like a pretty random tweet, and Rep. DeSantis didn’t dismiss it. It made us all wonder…is something up?
YEP! DeSantis is jumping in the Florida governor’s race! He made the announcement Friday.
“As somebody who is a military officer, Iraq veteran, a proven conservative, and then with the support of the president, I’m in a position to exercise the leadership that can build on the great work that Governor Rick Scott has done,” DeSantis said on “Fox & Friends.”
.@RepDeSantis announces he will run for governor of #Florida. @FoxNews @foxandfriends pic.twitter.com/iwZfsEVna8
— Ainsley Earhardt (@ainsleyearhardt) January 5, 2018
On one hand, I’ll sorely miss him representing me in Congress. On the other hand, I think he’d be the greatest thing to happen to Florida since sliced bread.
“I’ve been someone who has a proven track record in leading in Congress,” DeSantis said. “If you work hard and you do good things, I think people tend to notice that.”
He’s right. That’s why he’s experienced so much success. He’s earned the respect of many– not just his constituents.
Fabulous Outstanding News @RepDeSantis Sir I will vote for you for Florida Governor No Doubt about it. God Bless
— Michael Skeens (@MichaelSkeens7) January 5, 2018
Rep DeSantis, I want you to run, and will vote for you, but worry who will take your place. We need you to continue your very important work in the House.
— Barbara McCullough Johnson (@Barbmccjohnson) January 5, 2018
Gonna miss you In the House. You’re one of the good guys. #MAGA 🇺🇸
— infini_dee_ (@AnBeOnd) January 5, 2018
You have my vote
— Bart Britton (@BartBritton) January 5, 2018
He's terrific! He would do an excellent job
— Kesha 🇺🇸 (@PRKesha) January 5, 2018
I think so too! You GO DeSantis.