David M. Drucker

David M. Drucker is a senior writer for The Dispatch and author of In Trump’s Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP.

David M. Drucker

Ron DeSantis Sharpens Attacks on Trump

Plus: Republicans split by predictable fault lines in the House debt ceiling fight.

Trailing Trump, DeSantis Comes Out Swinging

Plus: Republican spending groups pick their horses for West Virginia Senate Seat.

Here Comes Ron DeSantis

Plus: Arizona’s Kari Lake is making moves to distance herself from the state GOP.

Beware the Bachelor

Plus: The DeSantis candidacy that never was.

Tim Scott Takes His 2024 Shot

Plus: The array of possible GOP candidates still outside looking in.

In Georgia, Kemp Plots Role as GOP Kingmaker

Plus: Tim Scott to launch $6 million ad buy in Iowa and New Hampshire

Chris Sununu Leans Into the White House Race

New Hampshire’s governor is taking steps to run in 2024.

With Abortion Comments, Trump Hands DeSantis Iowa Opportunity

Plus: A pro-choice gala spotlights Kamala Harris on Tuesday.

In Iowa, Ron DeSantis Shops Retail (for Votes) 

The typically standoffish GOP contender warms to personal politicking.

DeSantis Plants a Flag in Iowa

Plus: Trump cancels his Des Moines rally, but his Iowa devotees remain committed.