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Ron DeSantis keeps the door open on presidential run, hasn't made final decision on 2028: Sources
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Key Points:
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is considering another presidential run but is closely monitoring the political landscape to determine if there is a viable path for him and if he can offer value to the Republican Party and the country.
- DeSantis praised Florida's performance in the recent midterm elections, describing the overall Republican losses nationwide as a "meteor strike" and "close to an extinction-level event" for the party.
- He attributed the Republican setbacks to a lack of positive messaging and honesty with voters, notably criticizing some Republicans for downplaying rising gas prices linked to the Iran conflict.
- DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign was unsuccessful, marked by internal conflicts and overspending, and he has since learned the importance of earlier media engagement and timely entry into future races.
- His current term as Florida governor ends in January, and he has not yet publicly confirmed his future political plans.
