Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
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The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that DeSantis will speak before the Allegheny County Republican Party on May 20.
Spokespeople for DeSantis and the Allegheny GOP did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Hill.
DeSantis is broadly viewed as a rising star in the GOP as he draws plaudits from across the conservative spectrum over his handling of the coronavirus. The Florida lawmaker has broadly been reluctant to impose strict restrictions on Floridians and shutter businesses.
While DeSantis is viewed as one of several Republicans eyeing a 2024 bid, polls have shown that he is in a strong position should former President Trump
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A poll by GOP pollster Tony Fabrizio, who polled for Trump’s 2020 campaign, showed last month that DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence
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Pennsylvania is expected to be a top battleground both in 2022 and 2024. The state is likely to see among the most competitive Senate and gubernatorial races next year, and the Keystone State will be hotly contested after Trump won in 2016 by a slim margin and President Biden
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