DeSantis and Biden Play Nice at Ian's Epicenter, Previewing a Possible 2024 Showdown

"Minutes later, a riposte from Biden: "I'm sure it's much worse from the ground."

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"This isn't the first display of forced bonhomie between Biden and DeSantis."

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"Biden, 79, and DeSantis, accompanied by their wives, shook hands and complimented each other -- DeSantis has "done a good job" with the storm, Biden said, while the governor thanked the president and said his administration was "cutting through the red tape.""

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"It's a point Biden has made before as he's toured drought, fire, and storm damage across the country."

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"Biden caused a small maelstrom on social media when microphones caught him deploying salty language in conversation with a heavily sunburned Floridian, who responded with hearty guffaws."

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"Their joint appearance - aounced only Tuesday, days after Biden had indicated he plaed to visit the state - amounted to just enough time together that both could avoid criticism that pettiness alone had driven them apart."

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"nnDeSantis thanked the president and the first lady for visiting, praised the administration's response, and credited Biden for extending federal assistance to remove debris and pay for emergency services."

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"Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had to repeatedly deny that he had hugged President Barack Obama while the two men surveyed damage from storms that hit his state in 2011 and 2012."

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"As DeSantis met with constituents, he showered praise on political ally - and frequent Biden critic -- Elon Musk for providing emergency stations with internet connectivity through his Starlink satellite system."

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"Biden pledged assistance would continue as long as it was needed."

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"DeSantis, 44, represents a Republican alternative to Donald Trump come the next presidential election, and perhaps an even more dangerous challenger to Biden's pursuit of a second term."

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"DeSantis, 44, represents a Republican alternative to Donald Trump come the next presidential election, and perhaps an even more dangerous challenger to Biden's pursuit of a second term."

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""On things relating to dealing with this crisis, we've been completely lockstep," Biden said."

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"A subtle jab from DeSantis, after Biden surveyed storm damage from his helicopter: "I will tell you that I was in Sanibel today -- you can go over it in a helicopter and you see damage, but it does not do it justice until you are actually on the ground.""

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"Joe Biden and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had only met once before Wednesday since the president took office, their second encounter forced upon them by yet another disaster."

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"Joe Biden and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had only met once before Wednesday since the president took office, their second encounter forced upon them by yet another disaster."

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""I think the one thing this is finally ended is a discussion about whether or not there's climate change and we should do something about it," Biden said."

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""We have very different political philosophies," Biden told reporters accompanying him."

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"u00a9 Photographer: OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey, meet local residents at Fishermans Pass in Fort Myers, Florida, on October 5, 2022."

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"u00a9 Photographer: OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey, meet local residents at Fishermans Pass in Fort Myers, Florida, on October 5, 2022."

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"Biden seemed largely content to let the event illustrate the thesis of his presidency: that he's a rare figure able to bridge partisan divides and unite the country in times of crisis."

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