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TALLAHASSEE — Ahead of a pivotal presidential debate, Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to deliver his sixth State of the State address Tuesday with an eye toward presidential primary voters. DeSantis will outline his conservative vision at 11 a.m. as lawmakers kick off their legislative session, delivering the speech about a week before Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. The Republican governor’s campaign is facing an uphill battle as he trails former President Donald Trump in the polls. Political analysts say he needs a strong showing in Iowa’s caucuses on Monday and will need to upsta…

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