DeSantis Plays Up Rust Belt Roots

Miami Herald: “As he prepares for a potential presidential campaign, the governor and allies have emphasized how DeSantis’ family roots extend beyond Florida and into Midwestern states like Pennsylvania and Ohio, a connection they argue both shapes his values and gives him a special understanding of the region.”

“The burgeoning strategy also includes repeated references to Casey DeSantis, who grew up near Cincinnati, Ohio, and has played out across books, social media posts, TV ads, and speeches delivered across the country.”