Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced on Thursday that he made a $100,000 donation to the campaign of Rep. Charlie Crist, the Democrat nominee for governor in Florida, against firebrand conservative Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Hill reports:
“Time to make Ron DeSantis a one-term governor. I’m pledging $100k right now to @CharlieCrist. Who will join me in helping Charlie become the next Governor of Florida?” Newsom tweeted.
Crist on Tuesday won Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary to take on DeSantis, who is seeking a second term. The Cook Political Report rates the race “likely Republican,” meaning the election analysis site predicts DeSantis is likely to win reelection.
The donation is the latest shot at Florida by Newsom, who has in recent months taken on a more national profile and spurred speculation about potential White House aspirations.
Newsom in July launched a new ad, which aired on Fox News, targeting DeSantis and GOP lawmakers over a wave of legislation in the state targeting [child grooming], voting rights, “critical race theory” and abortion.