Hot – Video: Rep. DeSantis Kicks Off Gubernatorial Campaign

Florida Congressman Ron DeSantis has kicked off his campaign for Governor in our area.  The Republican spoke to a group of supporters in Boca Raton yesterday, saying he wants to continue Governor Rick Scott’s legacy. 

 

DeSantis stood on stage with his young daughter and pregnant wife, speaking about national issues and citing his accomplishments.  DeSantis told the crowd that he wrote a bill to eliminate a secret taxpayer-funded slush fund that was used to pay off those making sexual harassment claims against members of Congress. 

 

President Trump endorsed DeSantis through a Tweet, even before the legislator launched his campaign. 

 

Scott is termed out this year and DeSantis faces Florida's Agriculture Commissioner, Adam Putnam among others in the Republican primary.  Democrats running include Mayor Andrew Gillum of Tallahassee and former U.S. Representative Gwen Graham, the daughter of former Governor Bob Graham.

 

After hearing from several speakers, including his wife, Casey, and Congressman Brian Mast, DeSantis takes the stage 30 minutes in:


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