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Gov. Ron DeSantis could pull out a double-digit victory over Democratic challenger Charlie Crist, according to one new poll.
Survey results from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economics Polling Initiative show 51% of registered voters in the state intend to support DeSantis’ re-election. Meanwhile, just 40% intend to vote for Crist.
While Hurricane Ian may present DeSantis with an historic challenge in his official capacity, positive reviews of the state’s immediate response have lifted him from a solid lead to an overwhelming one.
“The governor’s hurricane response received strong approval among Floridians, who most likely favor him in the upcoming gubernatorial race,” said Dr. Monica Escaleras, BEPI director.
Indeed, while DeSantis’ approval rating is in good shape, with 56% viewing his job performance favorably, about 63% gave good marks to the Governor’s hurricane response.
That said, only 2.8% list hurricane response as the most issue determining their vote, but DeSantis seems in good shape regardless. Inflation remains the top concern of more than 36% of voters, followed by threats to democracy at 19%.
Meanwhile, 66% say they expect DeSantis to win re-election, an indication that even a substantial number of Crist voters hold little hope the election will turn around before Nov. 8.
As far as general favorability, DeSantis appears to be the most popular candidate in the state, looking both at the field for Governor and Senator. About 56% of voters view DeSantis in a positive light, compared to 38% who view him unfavorably. That’s a good bit better than Crist, who sits underwater. Only 41% view the former Republican Governor-turned-Democratic Congressman in a positive light, and 47% see him unfavorably.
Crist does well with younger voters, but the survey and historical trends both suggest that’s an unreliable demographic as far as turnout. And the same poll shows DeSantis, if he were running for President against Joe Biden now, would win the vote of 48% of Florida voters to Biden’s 42%. That’s a better showing even than another Florida resident considered as a 2024 contender, former President Donald Trump.
52 comments
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 4:19 pm
That’s quite alright. Ron is ok. But I will still be voting for VAL DEMINGS. She has more charisma and seems a lot more down to earth than that cold drink of water Marco Rubio.
Common sense
October 26, 2022 at 11:10 pm
Lol you libs always voting based on emotion. There is a reason not everyone was allowed to vote
Karen
October 21, 2022 at 4:33 pm
My awesome Governor & future President will blow Charlie Crist into the sunset! So looking forward to the debate!
Ocean Joe
October 21, 2022 at 5:45 pm
And now you can get back to Bingo at the Villages.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 4:34 pm
Legend Tom here
Alias Fake Tom, Joey corsin has no balls, just a pussy! Such a shit head!
I own you. You are a pathetic bastard, alias Tom.
So jealous.
Marco, America’s Senator. The best “legislator” in Congress! Val has no chance!
Go back to Elliot & mommy, pervert.
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm
👆 Nobody pay attention to Fake Tom. Just a dirty mouth asshole.🍩
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:41 pm
Legend Tom here.
They all listen yo the legend!
It’s must click you moron.
Kicked your ass Joey all day!
It sucks being you.
Such a pervert.
Wah.
Looking awful for you Dumtards.
Marco and Ron, bigly wins!
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:46 pm
See… only FAKE TOM would say something like “bigly wins.” Legendary nonsense.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 7:01 pm
Only real Tom, the legend would.
Your getting your ass kicked as much as chameleon and Dumings, Joey!
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 7:13 pm
Yeah that’s me. Real Tom the legend..
Karen
October 21, 2022 at 4:39 pm
Very well said Tom!
We’re gonna bury those Democrats & kick Val to the curb!!!
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:58 pm
Thanks Karen, Legend Tom here.
I’ve predicted Marco & Gov, 18 months.
I have a big following, even the other side comes at me. Disregard Joey and Elliot they are degenerate perverts.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:58 pm
Thanks Karen, Legend Tom here.
I’ve predicted Marco & Gov, 18 months.
I have a big following, even the other side comes at me. Disregard Joey and Elliot they are degenerate perverts.
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 7:14 pm
👆 Rape and incest victim… FAKE TOM!!!
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 9:42 pm
Legend Tom here.
Degenerate Joey Corsin.
Alias Tom, such a loser.
Go back to bed with mommy.
You make me the legend.
So jealous.
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 9:58 pm
Legendary imposter, legendary imbecile, legendary fake Tom.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 9:42 pm
Legend Tom here.
Degenerate Joey Corsin.
Alias Tom, such a loser.
Go back to bed with mommy.
You make me the legend.
So jealous.
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 9:59 pm
Legendary tropical 2 ocean tornadocane 🤡
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 4:42 pm
Tom legend here.
America’s Gov, treading in ex Gov Bob Graham blow out territory.
Rising tide for All, Gov Ron, Senator Marco and super legislative majority, county and school boards.
I predicted astutely 18 months ago this was coming. No surprise, couldn’t happen to a better chameleon. Well deserved.
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 5:03 pm
👆 This guy is a legendary imposter. The FAKE TOM. Disregard everything he says because he’s just trying to undo me…THE REAL TOM.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 5:18 pm
Legend Tom here.
Alias Tom, Joey corsin is mental pervert.
I am known by my political analysis.
I am the FP legend. Joey is mental and jealous, stalker.
Elliot and Joey are degenerate perverts!
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 5:59 pm
Who the hell are Elliott and Joey? Also you are known for calling hurricane Ian a “tropical 2 ocean windcane.” What sort of analytics are these?😆
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:44 pm
The two perverted idiot degenerates.
Joey and idiot Elliot.
Pathetic bastards!
You’ve been exposed.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:44 pm
The two perverted idiot degenerates.
Joey and idiot Elliot.
Pathetic bastards!
You’ve been exposed.
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:47 pm
👆No idea what this guy is talking about. Fake Tom… legend of nonsense.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:54 pm
Legend Tom here.
Perverts, degenerates, Elliot and Joey.
You losers.
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 7:16 pm
👆Repeats himself over and over. Needs a shot of antipsychotic medication…
Impeach Biden
October 21, 2022 at 4:57 pm
This is what the Red Tsunami will look like on 8 November. No one wants Biden near them that’s running as a Democrat for office. No one running as a “D” wants to talk about inflation, fuel prices, city crime, defund the police, and the Southern Border. The Dems want to talk about abortion and green energy. The rout is coming. People vote with their finances and they have seen enough of the Biden, Pelosi, Schumer shot show.
joey
October 21, 2022 at 5:08 pm
Look like not many people own houses. $5,000 for home insurance 3 times what people pay in other states. And Rob disasters do nothing.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 5:11 pm
You Joey and Elliot live in mommy’s bed! No one cares what u pay!
Govt don’t pay your mortgage or insurance.
Florida is risk, insurance in Florida is greater risk.
Shut the hell up.
Joe Corsin
October 21, 2022 at 6:01 pm
Shut the hell up? You gonna get a big smack buddy!!!!
Tom
October 22, 2022 at 8:43 am
Legend Tom here.
You only smack your mommy, degenerate Joey.
Tom
October 22, 2022 at 8:43 am
Legend Tom here.
You only smack your mommy, degenerate Joey.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 5:11 pm
You Joey and Elliot live in mommy’s bed! No one cares what u pay!
Govt don’t pay your mortgage or insurance.
Florida is risk, insurance in Florida is greater risk.
Shut the hell up.
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:09 pm
You gonna get beat up by everyone at the bar talking all that nonsense. Gonna get a football kick to the head and a punt up the ass. Outta there buddy.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:48 pm
Legend Tom here.
LMAO, your are a degenerate and a pervert. Get back to bed with mommy.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:48 pm
Legend Tom here.
LMAO, your are a degenerate and a pervert. Get back to bed with mommy.
Ocean Joe
October 21, 2022 at 5:53 pm
joey, don’t worry.
After November nobody has to pay taxes anymore.
The GOP says it will work.
And we can still double the military budget every year.
And if we just declare climate change a hoax, it will go away.
And if we have mandatory open carry for all ages, crime will disappear.
And inflation? The evaporation of supply followed by incredible demand has nothing to do with it anymore. The fact the rest of the world is facing even higher inflation than we are, is irrelevant.
Gas prices? Gas will be free after November if we just let the oil companies drill offshore and quit all this nonsense about clean energy.
Tom
October 21, 2022 at 6:50 pm
Yes, ocean Joe, the George Wallace advocate says so. LMAO
The Real Tom
October 21, 2022 at 7:17 pm
👆 Fake Tom. Do not listen to a word that this man says. He’s on dope..
David In Shoreline
October 21, 2022 at 6:57 pm
No surprise. DeSantis rules. Crist sucks.
kenneth
October 21, 2022 at 11:16 pm
Before you vote know this. Charlie Crist and Val Demings support the following—
*Both Support the liberal class curriculum for children. Critical Race Theory, who is a racist, LGBTQ, gender identity.
*Biden’s Open borders policy (est 5 million have crossed to date) more tax for the middle class.
*Both oppose Voter ID.
*Amnesty for millions of illegal aliens.
*Both opposed to the wall, (Demings voted against the wall.)
*Supports Sanctuary cities.
*Support convicts the right to vote from State & Federal Prisons.
*Freeze on American oil production yet buying oil from other countries who pollute the environment?
* Abortions with no restrictions.
*Support Joe Biden policies to the letter.
*Both support reparations from white American citizens.
*De-fund the Police, Democrats.
*Taxpayer funds used for illegal aliens including college, welfare, medical.
*Both support early release, no bail releases.
*Packing the USSC.
*Ending the filibuster.
*Both support Gun control.
*Biden’s tax increases. Student Loan Forgiveness (CBO score 400 billion tax over 10 years) Inflation Recovery Act (CBO score 80 billion tax over 10 years.) There wasn’t inflation until the Biden took office.
*Demings votes with Biden over 93% of the time.
Val Demings campaign is financially supported by socialist George Soros. Some others Soros has funded are Raphal Warnock, Rep Ilhan Abdullahi Omar MN, Rep Rashida Tlaib MI, Rep Alexandra Ocasio- Cortez NY, and Beto O’Rourke. Soros has his sights set on Florida.
Tom
October 22, 2022 at 8:38 am
Kenneth, welcome in.
Well outlined, very true.
Dummycrats hate facts, facts are funny things to them, as they overwhelm them.
Chameleon and Dumings are corrupt leftists.
We will enjoy a great victory 11/8.
Keep in touch with us at FP, I am Tom legend. We have corrupt soros Manchurian s here, two are Joey corsin, he’s a alias fake Tom, and idiot Elliot. Socialist idiots. No facts just hate.
Tom
October 22, 2022 at 8:41 am
Well said Kenneth, welcome in.
Both chameleon and Dumings are corrupt.
Vote DeSantis and Marco!
Big wins coming.
Tom
October 22, 2022 at 8:41 am
Well said Kenneth, welcome in.
Both chameleon and Dumings are corrupt.
Vote DeSantis and Marco!
Big wins coming.
Tom
October 22, 2022 at 12:29 am
Moron, Joey predator Corsin.
Legend Tom here.
You are a failure, it’s been well established.
I am the legend they look to read.
The Real Tom
October 22, 2022 at 6:34 am
“the legend they look to read” – Fake Tom
Tom
October 22, 2022 at 12:29 am
Moron, Joey predator Corsin.
Legend Tom here.
You are a failure, it’s been well established.
I am the legend they look to read.
The Real Tom
October 22, 2022 at 8:27 am
👆Flip flopper fake Tom
Gillum N. Charliesmouth
October 22, 2022 at 4:15 am
DeSantis by 20. America’s Gov. All because Broward didn’t manage to cheat enough in 2018 to elect a drug addict pervert who was having liaisons with a male prostitute behind his wife’s back.
Biden and Covid and death jab vaxx have laid waste to blue states, and real Americans have voted with their feet and mortgages and turned Florida bright red.
Ya know that perfume “Charlie”? Charlie the Grifter can’t apply enough Charlie perfume to cover up his stank.
Tom
October 22, 2022 at 8:32 am
Yes, Tom legend here.
Welcome in Gillium, well said.
You can include in the stank”
Joey corsin, and Elliot.
Charlie Crist
October 22, 2022 at 11:08 pm
👆 Incest victim someone said 😆
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