In the coming weeks, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump will each go to Iowa for the first time this year as the 2024 campaign gets underway.
On March 10, DeSantis booked events to promote his new book, “The Courage to be Free,” in the eastern Iowa city of Davenport and the state capital, Des Moines.
Although DeSantis has not yet declared himself a candidate, his trip is a significant move for the governor who has positioned himself as one of Trump’s main rivals. But until now, he has largely been satisfied to lead conservative cultural wars on cable TV and from the Florida statehouse, where he is focusing on promoting his rightward agenda during the legislative session that lasts until May.
The well-timed travels to Iowa would bring the two top Republicans closer to a head-to-head contest. Trump has become more critical of the governor on social media and has used slurs against him as of late because he perceives DeSantis as a greater threat. In response to questions on one such Trump, DeSantis said last month that he does not spend his time trying to trash other Republicans.
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Voters Disapprove Ron DeSantis Move against Black History Course
A recent poll found that the majority of Black voters disapprove of Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent attempts to alter the state in preparation for a potential presidential run by preventing the instruction of a high school course on Black history.
Furthermore, the poll found that Black voters continue to back President Joseph Biden strongly.
The most recent BlackTrack poll from HIT Strategies comes at a time when DeSantis has taken the lead over former President Donald Trump in the race for the GOP presidential nominee in 2024, a race that will have major implications for the party as a whole.
The move by DeSantis to limit the provision of Advanced Placement African American studies was criticized by 65% of Black voters. Only 14% of those surveyed said they approved of the selection, while 51% said they strongly disagreed with it.
A further complaint made by Black voters was that too little African history is taught in K–12 public schools, with 70% of Black voters agreeing.
DeSantis has persistently opposed measures promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Florida’s public institutions and schools.
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