New York’s political status as a deep blue state rarely deters Republican hopefuls from casting about for wealthy backers — and Ron DeSantis is no exception. The Florida governor — who is expected to announce his presidential campaign following his state’s legislative session — has been privately reaching out in recent months to a bevy of potential supporters in the Empire State. DeSantis visited...

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, according to a new poll that indicated support for the president's re-election is dwindling. In a hypothetical matchup between Trump and Biden, a Marquette Law School poll released Thursday found the two frontrunners tied with 38% of the vote, while 20% of respondents said they would support...

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Former President Donald Trump holds a sizable lead over the potential Republican field, according to a Fox News poll released on Wednesday. Trump notched 54% of Republican primary voters in the survey, which was well ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who had 24%. The governor has not announced a presidential bid yet, though many believe he will do so in the coming weeks. Other...

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