DeSantis Weighs In on Renner's Gubernatorial Bid | Orlando News

Governor Ron DeSantis weighs in on the upcoming Florida gubernatorial race, offering a candid take on former House Speaker Paul Renner. While DeSantis insists he’s not directly involved in primaries, he signals openness to backing candidates he believes are truly qualified. He clarifies that his earlier doubts about Renner weren’t about his governance potential—but about the tough reality of winning statewide in Florida: name recognition demands massive ad spend or viral media, which Renner may lack. DeSantis praises Renner’s policy chops, calling him a strong governor-in-waiting, but questions his campaign strategy. The takeaway? In Florida’s political arena, being good isn’t enough—you’ve got to be seen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b348b31c3e602e6d