Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to Utah Republican Party convention
OREM, Utah — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis got cheers from Utah Republican Party delegates as he gave a fiery, red meat speech pushing back on"woke" ideology.
"Let me just tell you that maybe it’s the little secret, but it might be that Florida is the Utah of the southeast. I'm just saying," he declared as the crowd cheered."You should feel fortunate to live here, just as I'm fortunate to live and work in the state of Florida because throughout our country we’re engaged in a battle to preserve the cause of liberty."
Congressman John Curtis said he liked the speech, but declined to declare himself a DeSantis supporter. Sen. Mike Lee got loud cheers from the delegates, while Sen. Mitt Romney didn't make an appearance. The Utah Republican Party delegates chose new leadership. Rob Axson was elected the new party chair by acclamation, while Jordan Hess will serve as party vice-chair. Stafford Palmieri was elected party secretary and McKay Newell was elected party treasurer.
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