While many were focused on former Pres. Trump's legal troubles this past weekend, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis scored an endorsement from the popular Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.
"I'm officially, 100% endorsing Ron DeSantis for president and we're going to win it in Oklahoma," Stitt said, becoming the first Republican governor to endorseSpeaking to an indoor crowd on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Stitt hit on the policies DeSantis championed during his time as governor, including immigration, parents' role in education and resistance to COVID-19 restrictions, with Stitt saying that he's "never met a better leader thanFlorida Governor and...
In this Aug. 5, 2022, file photo, Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, running for re-election as the Governor of Oklahoma in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, gestures onstage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, Texas.Following his remarks in Tulsa, Stitt and DeSantis both went to Ponca City, Oklahoma, to attend a rodeo and greet attendees.
There, Stitt explained why he endorsed DeSantis over Trump, saying that DeSantis is a "bold leader" and that it's time to move on from Trump. "I really believe that we need somebody that can beat Joe Biden and I think Ron DeSantis is the guy," Stitt said, "It's nothing against President Trump. He did a great job while he was in office, and I was super supportive. But I think it's time to turn the page and I just really liked what Ron has done in Florida and I think we have an example of what he can do for the country.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt endorses Ron DeSantis as Republicans’ presidential candidateOklahoma Gov. Stitt endorses Ron DeSantis for president
Read more »
PolitiFact - Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claim about benefits for immigrants in California is missing contextImmigrants in the U.S. illegally are ineligible for most federal benefits. California provides certain benefits, such as health care and in-state tuition, to some of its residents regardless of immigration status, but not unemployment benefits.
Read more »
How Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks about his own Catholic faith on the presidential campaign trailAs Ron DeSantis wrapped up a 12-stop campaign tour that began in an Iowa evangelical church and ended here in a South Carolina convention center, dozens of pastors met backstage to pray for the presidential candidate. Later, to the 1,500 people in the auditorium, DeSantis closed out his speech with a paraphrased Bible verse: “I will fight the good fight, I will finish the race, and I will keep the faith.”
Read more »
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt endorses DeSantis in 2024 Republican race, praises ‘dogged conviction’ in COVID-eraOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Saturday announced his endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, marking a key conservative endorsement for the 2024 presidential hopeful.
Read more »
PolitiFact - Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claim about benefits for immigrants in California is missing contextImmigrants in the U.S. illegally are ineligible for most federal benefits. California provides certain benefits, such as health care and in-state tuition, to some of its residents regardless of immigration status, but not unemployment benefits.
Read more »
DeSantis gets his first gubernatorial endorsementOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is the first GOP governor to endorse DeSantis.
Read more »