DeSantis breaks his silence on the 'manufactured circus' around expected Trump indictment: 'I don't know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star'

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This combination of photos shows former President Donald Trump, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right.
This combination of photos shows former President Donald Trump, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right.

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Long-shot GOP candidate claims he was offered second-place finish at the CPAC straw poll if he paid hundreds of thousands of dollars

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Vivek Ramaswamy at CPAC
Vivek Ramaswamy at CPAC in Dallas, Texas, on August 5, 2022.

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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.

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Former President Donald Trump; Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley; Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Former President Donald Trump; Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley; Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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We asked CPAC attendees what they think 'woke' means. Their answers were all over the place.

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Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville speaks on a panel about “Sacking the Woke Playbook” at CPAC on March 2, 2023.
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville speaks on a panel about “Sacking the Woke Playbook” at CPAC on March 2, 2023.

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They've seen enough: Trump-backing CPAC attendees want to freeze the 2024 field before things get any messier

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Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the New Hampshire Republican State Committee's Annual Meeting on January 28, 2023 in Salem, New Hampshire.
Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the New Hampshire Republican State Committee's Annual Meeting on January 28, 2023 in Salem, New Hampshire.

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