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Miami Herald
Miami Herald
Politics
Mary Ellen Klas

If DeSantis wins and runs for president, would he have to resign as governor? There are options

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It was the debate question Gov. Ron DeSantis squarely avoided: “Why don’t you look in the eyes of the people of the State of Florida and say to them, if you’re reelected, you will serve a full four-year term as governor?’’ Democratic rival Charlie Crist asked Monday evening. “Yes or no, Ron?”

After a long pause, DeSantis turned to his notes and quipped: “The only worn-out old donkey I’m looking to put out to pasture is Charlie Crist.”

The response during the only debate in Florida’s race for governor was not an answer, but the issue raises questions of its own.

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