From New York Times, I'm Michael Bavaro.

This is Adelaide.

As the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination gets underway,

I'm Nikki Haley and I'm running for president.

A single figure has so far emerged as a true rival to Donald Trump.

I love the Santa's fantastic job. I love the guy.

Trump's my president and DeSantis will be my next president.

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida.

DeSantis leading Trump by double digits, 14 points.

He also hasn't even announced he may have given him.

Who poll show has broken away from the pack by turning his state into a laboratory

for a post-Trump version of conservatism?

At the apprentice now become the master of the conservative party.

That's the question here's.

Now, as DeSantis takes his first steps towards announcing a possible candidacy,

including a high profile tour of early voting states

and the release of a book about his vision for the country.

My colleague, Patty Misey, tells the story of his rapid and unlikely rise

to Republican startup and his potential path to the nomination.

It's Tuesday, March 7.

Patty, you have lived in Florida for years now

and you've really had a front row view of Ron DeSantis's career,

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