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DeSantis calls out issues with GOP ahead of the midterm elections as 2028 looms in distance

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Carter, C. (2026, November 3). DeSantis calls out issues with GOP ahead of the midterm elections as 2028 looms in distance. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4789332/desantis-call-out-gop-midterm-2028/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-03 · by Claire Carter

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Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida discussed issues within the Republican Party on Stephen A. Smith’s Straight Shooter podcast, which aired Monday night. He highlighted concerns about the party's stance on war with Iran, its approach to big tech companies, and immigration policies, suggesting these will be challenges for Republicans in future elections. While DeSantis is seen as a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential race, he did not reveal any concrete plans of his own during the interview.
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In an interview on the Straight Shooter podcast with Stephen A. Smith on Monday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) criticized issues within the Republican Party ahead of the 2028 presidential campaign cycle. He highlighted concerns over the impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on Americans and pointed out how the party is managing big tech companies and immigration policies. Although seen as a potential candidate for president, DeSantis did not reveal his own plans but focused on policy challenges that Republicans will face.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) aired out his issues with the Republican Party as the next presidential campaign cycle is about to begin, citing the effects of the Iran war on Americans, as well as the party’s handling of big tech companies and immigration.
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DeSantis calls out issues with GOP ahead of the midterm elections as 2028 looms in distance · assertive framing

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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) aired out his issues with the Republican Party as the next presidential campaign cycle is about to begin, citing the effects of the Iran war on Americans, as well as the party’s handling of big tech companies and immigration. asserted
cycle → air → companies
DeSantis sat down with commentator Stephen A. Smith for the Straight Shooter podcast, which aired Monday night, and the governor broke down what he views as problems Republicans will have to face in the coming years. asserted
Republicans → sit → years
While he is viewed as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, DeSantis did not disclose his future plans, only pointing out policy fights that await the GOP. asserted
that → view → GOP
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