Florida Gov. DeSantis hopes a resounding November win could boost a potential White House run

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May 02, 2022 Florida Gov. DeSantis hopes a resounding November win could boost a potential White House run Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won't say whether he'll run for president, but he's starting to acknowledge that his road to the White House might be smoother with a big re-election win this year. For months, Florida Capitol insiders and Republicans familiar with the governor's thinking have speculated that a resounding victory in November would strengthen his national bona fides as a top GOP presidential contender — even if his political benefactor, former President Donald Trump, decides to run again. The governor is so confident of winning re-election that he's hoping to beat Trump's margin in the state, sources say. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy