Trump and DeSantis are the only 'big fish' CPAC attendees expect in the 2024 presidential race. But several say there's nothing wrong with others auditioning for supporting roles.

• Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are top of mind at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference.
• CPAC participants suspect 2024 will come down to those two, while others vie for the VP slot.
• Some second choices include GOP Sen. Tim Scott, and Govs. Kristi Noem and Chris Sununu.

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Many attendees at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference predict that the next GOP presidential primary will culminate in a Sunshine State showdown.