A.G. Gancarski
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis snagged three new gubernatorial endorsements Thursday from Brevard County, as the Northeast Florida Congressman continues to build momentum during GOP primary early voting.
Sen. Debbie Mayfield, Rep. Randy Fine and County Commissioner John Tobia endorsed after a roundtable regarding algae blooms in the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon.
Mayfield noted that “Ron is a committed conservative who has proven his ability to connect with voters statewide on the issues we hold dear like securing our borders, holding government accountable and putting taxpayers first.”
“Brevard County — and Florida — needs a Governor that is going to fight against the special interest corruption that is responsible for killing the Indian River Lagoon,” said Fine.
“Ron DeSantis will be that Governor. As a conservative leader in Congress, Ron has proven himself to be a fearless warrior, unafraid of the establishment and its stranglehold on our political system. We need to drain the swamp and save the lagoon and I know that Ron DeSantis will lead Florida to make that happen,” Fine emphasized.
Later Thursday afternoon, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry endorsed DeSantis during a visit to an afterschool program in Jacksonville.
Public opinion polls have run the gamut. Some have shown DeSantis up by 20 points, and others say the race is a dead heat.
However, with Putnam donors having in some cases moved over to DeSantis, there is a sense of inevitability.
And the swing of endorsements reflects that.
