Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may be on a collision course with former President Donald Trump over the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, according to the latest betting odds.
After four years of building his profile as Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis has been sworn in for his second term as he turns his attention to the 2024 election.
Although the 44-year-old was thrust into the spotlight in 2018 by former President Donald Trump, who declared his intention to run once again in November of last year, the relationship between the pair has soured as DeSantis readies for the competition. direct.
Yet the shift toward a conservative America, spearheaded by the Florida native, reflects the political pendulum that has swung from left to right of late, and Joe Biden’s unconvincing term as president has ushered in a new wave of Republican supporters. .
Ron DeSantis’ intent to step into national politics was evident in his speech in downtown Tallahassee when he was sworn in, openly criticizing President Biden on inflation, Covid 19 mandates and immigration; all topics that will excite a largely right-wing fan base, but not topics that are usually covered in a statewide speech.
2024 Presidential Election Odds
Presidential Candidate Odds Ron DeSantis +175 Joe Biden +275 Donald Trump +700 Kamala Harris +2000 Gavin Newsom +2500 Nikki Haley +3300 Mike Pence +4000 Pete Buttigieg +4000
With the midterm elections in the rear view mirror, former frontrunner Donald Trump was finally usurped following a split decision in the congressional race, with Republicans winning a majority in the House of Representatives while the Senate retained control of Democrats. .
Even his announcement to run for a second term as president was not enough to restore Trump to his pre-midterm popularity, and now it appears that bookmakers’ favorite Ron DeSantis, whose plan as a presidential candidate is clear throughout his tenure. as Governor of Florida, he is moving closer to the Republican Party.
On the other side of the coin, Joe Biden remains firmly in the race for a second term as president after victories related to gun control, health care and the environment that should serve him well on the campaign trail.
Digging deeper into the Democrats, it’s unclear who the alternative candidate would be should Biden not retain his presidency. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has emerged as an exciting prospect for the party, presenting a younger option for voters to support with Biden entering his 80s.
Newsom, who served as mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011, has been a popular figure in California since he was sworn in as governor in 2019. Tellingly, his shares have risen sharply, going from +6,000 in early 2022, all up to its current price of +2500.
However, Kamala Harris remains the ‘next best’ should the Democrats vote for a new candidate in 2024. The incumbent vice president has seen her odds plummet since beating the bookmaker’s estimate following the inauguration possession of President Biden, where its price was as low as +350.
Fast forward to now, the vice president has struggled to live up to lofty expectations as a seemingly inevitable future president who failed to break ground with pet projects involving border migration and electoral reform.
Although his approval rating has improved since hitting a record low of 28% last year, reflecting the unpopularity of former Vice President Dick Cheney, he remains firmly in the race for the 2024 presidential election.
