Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made a sudden change in his campaign plans, cutting short his appearances in South Carolina and heading to New Hampshire. This unexpected decision has generated speculation about the future of his campaign, given his poor polling numbers.
Governor DeSantis was originally scheduled to campaign in South Carolina all weekend, but he shifted his focus to New Hampshire. As a result, he had to cancel several Sunday morning TV appearances, leaving many questioning the motivations behind this last-minute change.
DeSantis, who is currently running third in New Hampshire, has been met with heightened attention following the cancellation of his television appearances. However, his press secretary released a statement explaining that the cancellations were due to a scheduling conflict and would be rescheduled. The governor will be traveling with his campaign on Sunday morning, and he has public events scheduled in New Hampshire from Sunday evening through Tuesday.
While DeSantis initially had plans for South Carolina, where he had held three events in Myrtle Beach the previous day, his sudden shift to New Hampshire raised questions about his confidence in earning delegates in the latter state. When directly asked about this, DeSantis responded by stating that he was focused on accumulating delegates and believed he had a strong foothold in New Hampshire.
Polling indicates that DeSantis is currently polling at six percent in New Hampshire, showing a relatively weak position. However, his supporters, such as Congressman Thomas Massey, brushed off these concerns, stating that they never had high expectations for the state. Massey further emphasized that the real fight lies in South Carolina, where he believes Nikki Haley will stumble and fail to meet expectations, even in her own state.
Governor DeSantis will now be staying in New Hampshire until the primary on Tuesday, demonstrating his commitment to the state's voters and his determination to make an impact despite his current standings in the polls. His visit to Manchester tonight at 5 PM is expected to draw attention and provide further insight into his campaign strategy.
As the primary approaches, all eyes will be on Governor Ron DeSantis to see how he performs in New Hampshire and whether he can gain momentum in his bid for the presidency. With his sudden change of plans and rescheduled TV appearances, it remains to be seen how this will affect his campaign's trajectory, but for now, DeSantis remains determined to make a strong showing in both New Hampshire and South Carolina.
