TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Whereas there has lengthy been hypothesis about whether or not Casey DeSantis would herself in the future run for workplace, sources inform NBC News that, for the primary time, she is critically contemplating the thought.
Republican donors overtly mentioned the potential for Florida’s first woman making a gubernational bid throughout a gathering final week in Palm Seashore County, 5 individuals straight acquainted with the donor occasion instructed NBC Information.
“I might say this: I’ve heard donors have been urging her to run, and that whereas it’s not one thing she has wished to do, they’re inflicting her to at the least cease and pay attention,” one supply acquainted with her considering stated.
Her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, can’t search reelection in 2026 as a consequence of time period limits. However final month, the governor stated he would use his political committee, the Florida Freedom Fund, to again a candidate within the race.
Former Florida Legal professional Basic Ashely Moody gave the impression to be Gov. DeSantis’ prime decide for his successor, till he determined to nominate her to the Senate. Now, many are questioning if he may find yourself supporting a candidate who already lives within the Florida governor’s mansion.
Sources instructed NBC Information the governor might even see his spouse as one of the best opponent to go up in opposition to different potential candidates, together with Rep. Byron Donalds, a detailed Trump ally, and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
“She’s going to run. I feel at this level most see that,” an individual acquainted with Casey DeSantis’ considering stated. “There’s a lot to be labored out, however at this level the rumors aren’t simply that, it is feeling very actual.”
