Staff Reports
In a stunning turn of events, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is raking in the endorsements from big-shot South Carolina politicians, leaving former Sen. Tim Scott in the dust. Just a mere five days after Scott threw in the towel on his doomed presidential bid, a whopping ten South Carolina politicos made it rain with endorsements for the DeSantis campaign.
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Among the notable figures now throwing their support behind DeSantis are GOP state Reps. Tom Hartnett, Jr., and Bill Taylor, Hampton Mayor Robert Brown, and a slew of other influential folks. They all jumped ship from the sinking Scott boat and hopped on the DeSantis bandwagon. It’s like watching a game of political musical chairs, and DeSantis is snagging all the seats.
One of Scott’s former endorsers, Rep. Tom Hartnett, Jr., didn’t hold back on his praise for DeSantis. In a bold statement, he declared, “Ron DeSantis is the leader we need for this exact moment. He not only is the only candidate who I know can win, but he will be the president who will follow through on his promises to reverse the decline of our country.”
The support for DeSantis doesn’t stop there. Barnwell City Councilwoman Peggy Kinlaw also gave a nod to the Florida governor, hailing his record as governor as “unmatched.” It’s like a parade of praise and glory for DeSantis, while Scott is left in the dust, rethinking his life choices.
This all comes at a critical time as the top GOP contenders are jockeying for support, seeking to fill the void left by Scott’s exit. Former South Carolina Governor and current presidential hopeful, Nikki Haley, managed to snag a couple of big donors who previously had Scott on speed dial, making her the sole South Carolinian in the mix and giving her a leg up in the primary state.
As if that weren’t enough, former President Donald Trump is sitting pretty with a bunch of A-list endorsements from South Carolina heavyweights. With the state polls showing Trump miles ahead of the competition, it’s no wonder Scott declared he wouldn’t be blessing anyone with his endorsement when he bowed out of the race.
So, there you have it. With DeSantis scooping up endorsements left and right and Trump flexing his political muscles, it’s like a showdown of the titans in the race for the White House. And as the South Carolina Republican primary draws near, it’s anyone’s guess who the last man standing will be. Grab some popcorn, folks. It’s about to get wild.
