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Trump’s abortion stance could put Florida Republicans in a bind: The state GOP's strict abortion bans could be repealed if voters approve a ballot ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/trump-abortion-stance-florida-republicans-00151392
Michigan Republican Candidate Caught Living in Florida: Mike Rogers has made much of his local Michigan roots in a bid to win over voters.
newsweek.com/michigan-republican-candidate-living-florida-mike-rogers-1888388
Florida GOP leader trashes hotel room during bender, says he’ll seek help for alcoholism
nydailynews.com/2024/04/10/florida-gop-leader-trashes-hotel-room-alcoholism/
Florida GOP names interim executive director as Riley seeks help: The Republican Party of Florida is naming an interim executive director to fill in for George ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/13/florida-gop-names-interim-executive-director-as-riley-seeks-help/
Missing Florida GOP leader wrecked Kissimmee hotel room, later found near Disney, report says
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/missing-florida-gop-leader-wrecked-kissimmee-hotel-room-later-found-near-disney-report-says/
Universal Orlando gives legislators $168k in freebies, gets millions in tax breaks | Commentary
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/universal-disney-florida-republicans-democrats-maxwell/
Donald Trump Has a Huge Florida Headache: The Florida Supreme Court's recent decisions may be consequential for Trump if they drive abortion-rights supporters to ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-abortion-rights-florida-headache-1885889
Florida Republicans helped Trump lock up the nomination. Now he's returning the favor.
politico.com/news/2024/03/30/donald-trump-florida-endorsements-00149811
Trump easily wins Florida primary; DeSantis comes in third: The former president’s dominating win is proof of his hold over Florida Republicans.
politico.com/news/2024/03/19/trump-florida-gop-primary-2024-00147898
Ex-Florida GOP Chair Ziegler won’t face criminal charges : Christian Ziegler won't be charged with illegally taping a sexual encounter due to insufficient ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/06/florida-gop-christian-ziegler-00145380
DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a 'success' despite worker exodus, litigation
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-california-f634868e4e4116b883ea52ac65ef2232
Florida GOP’s culture war platform ignores state’s needs, analysts say: The Republican Party of Florida's new platform that promotes culture wars and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/15/florida-gops-culture-war-platform-ignores-floridas-needs-analysts-say/
Florida Republicans formally back Trump for president: The party’s support solidified Trump’s dominance in his adopted home state.
politico.com/news/2024/02/10/florida-republicans-trump-president-00140824
‘Republicans need to grow a spine:’ Florida Legislature disappoints some conservatives
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/09/republicans-need-to-grow-a-spine-florida-legislature-disappoints-some-conservatives/
Ziegler told police he feared ‘the political side’ of assault investigation: In police interviews, the former Republican Party of Florida chairperson repeatedly ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/02/29/christian-ziegler-police-investigation-transcripts-republican-party-sarasota/
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Clashes between DeSantis, lawmakers over policies as end of session nears: Lawmakers’ recent actions may be an indicator that the governor’s grip is loosening ...
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Is his grip loosening? How DeSantis’ and Florida lawmakers’ priorities have clashed
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article285838036.html
Florida GOP’s priority list of fear, hatred and resentment | Editorial: A list of the Florida Republican Party's top 10 priorities for the legislative ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/21/florida-gops-priority-list-of-fear-hatred-and-resentment-editorial/
Poetic justice: A woman’s political fortitude kills DeSantis’ anti-woke junk bills | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article285520102.html
Ziegler wants Marsy’s Law to protect him, but cops say he’s not a victim: Christian Ziegler, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida who is under ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/08/ziegler-wants-marsys-law-to-protect-him-but-cops-say-hes-not-a-victim/
Trump floats Sarasota Republican Joe Gruters as potential RNC chairman: The party’s current chair Ronna McDaniel is expected to step down after the South ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article285198367.html
Ron DeSantis is out of the Republican presidential race. But in Florida, his second term as governor has only just gotten started — and the state is ablaze ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/01/23/florida-desantis-next-vengeance-00137239
Quick Glance: Donald Trump's Confusion in New Hampshire
- The New Hampshire primary, similar to the Iowa caucuses, lacked real competition.
- Trump confused his Republican primary opponent Nikki Haley with former House speaker Nancy Pelosi.
- Haley expressed concern over Trump's cognitive ability to hold the presidency.
- Trump displayed erratic behavior by repetitively telling the same stories and statements without awareness.
Trump’s Campaign of Humiliation Against Ron DeSantis: The former president’s brutal, yearlong campaign of humiliation helped torpedo the Florida governor’s White ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/22/us/politics/desantis-trump-humiliation.html
Republicans worry that turmoil plaguing state parties could hurt GOP up and down the ballot in 2024
cnn.com/2024/01/20/politics/republican-state-parties-chaos/
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum won't seek third term as governor: North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum says he will not seek a third term as governor ...
apnews.com/article/north-dakota-doug-burgum-not-seeking-reelection-f19d00eeaafe90ffe7b09804c0254ab2
HAPPENING NOW: The White House holds a press briefing with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Donald Trump arrives at New York court for defamation damages case brought by E Jean Carroll, a day after big election win in Iowa bbc.in/48C5sAa
Quick Glance: Trump Triumphs in Iowa; DeSantis and Haley Battle for 2nd Place
- While the Republican race for second continues, Iowa Democrats hold quieter caucuses.
- Iowa and New Hampshire, the first two states with nominating contests, tend to produce different winners.
- A majority of Iowa voters historically lean towards religious conservatism and rural living.
- Iowa is a closed system, allowing only Republicans to participate.
Former Florida GOP chair not charged in alleged sexual assault: Police: A probable cause affidavit for video voyeurism has been sent to the state AG.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/former-florida-gop-chair-not-charged-sexual-assault-police/story
Quick Glance: Christian Ziegler Not Charged in Sexual Assault Case
- Sarasota police have decided not to file rape charges against former Florida Republican Party leader Christian Ziegler. This decision is based on a video he made of a sexual encounter, showing that the encounter 'was likely consensual.'
- An affidavit with probable cause for video voyeurism, a third-degree felony, was forwarded against Ziegler to the Sarasota County state attorney’s office.
- Ziegler's lawyer, Derek Byrd, expressed disappointment that the Sarasota Police 'punted' the decision on the video case, and added that Ziegler continues to cooperate with police.
- The accuser, whose name was not disclosed, told the police that she and the couple had agreed to meet again.
Florida Republicans vote on removing party chairman accused of rape: The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and will replace him ...
apnews.com/article/florida-republicans-ziegler-rape-accusation-desantis-9a6fd77d848759cbef8ab23e869fd560
Quick Glance: Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler amid rape claim
- Evan Power selected to replace Ziegler as state GOP chair.
- Party suspends Ziegler, demands resignation due to inability to lead amidst allegations.
- Ziegler and his wife admit prior consensual sexual relationship with accuser.
- Police investigating accusation of Ziegler raping woman after planned sexual encounter.
Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the line
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/democrats-target-gop-senate-strongholds-texas-florida/article_634243df-55f1-5fbb-8825-e838bcc83a99.html
HAPPENING NOW: The State Department holds a press briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Swing state Republican parties are engulfed in turmoil ahead of 2024: The Florida, Michigan and Nevada state Republican parties are navigating dysfunction ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/swing-state-republican-parties-turmoil-rcna132931
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
HAPPENING NOW: House Republican leaders hold a news conference. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Quick Glance: Ramaswamy's Unconventional Strategy for Iowa
- The campaign is targeting traditionally low-propensity voters, aiming for a surprise in the upcoming elections.
- Shifting from TV ads to digital, mailers, and radio, the campaign is adapting its advertising strategy.
- Ramaswamy has invested over $25 million of his own money into the campaign and plans to invest more.
- Ramaswamy and an allied super PAC have spent approximately $7.9 million on ads, significantly less than their competitors.
Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/florida-republicans-oust-state-party-chairman-facing-rape-allegations-in-critical-election-year/article_047a62b7-6429-58dd-b289-c9cefe682827.html
Florida Republican Party suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
apnews.com/article/christian-ziegler-rape-accusation-florida-republican-party-8d1cb7c6f2f3e009a88e47a735eacc4c
Quick Glance: Florida Republicans Take Powers from Chairman Amid Criminal Probe
- The party removed almost all authority of embattled chairman Christian Ziegler.
- Ziegler was censured and stripped of duties and salary.
- Republicans consider the criminal investigation against Ziegler as serious and distracting.
- Adam McGill Ross, chairman of the Republican Party in Pinellas County, emphasized expectations for the chairman.
‘The grassroots have left DeSantis’: Trump crushes Florida governor in Miami-Dade GOP straw poll
politico.com/news/2024/01/04/trump-wins-huge-majority-of-republicans-in-miami-dade-grassroots-straw-poll-00133822
Police investigating Florida GOP leader Ziegler for video voyeurism: Sarasota police sought access to his Instagram account.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/01/02/christian-ziegler-republican-investigation-video-voyeurism-police-rape/
Quick Glance: Florida GOP Leader Paid Rape Accuser: Court Order
- Sarasota police recorded 3 calls between Christian Ziegler and his rape accuser, according to court documents.
- Ziegler offered his accuser money and diverted the conversation to his upcoming haircut.
How DeSantis’ defeat could alter Florida politics — or not: “I don’t think that the politics of Tallahassee are going to be nationalized for the next three years ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/01/23/desantis-trump-legislature-capitol-president-campaign-power-policy-agenda/
Quick Glance: DeSantis Rejects Plan to Pay Trump's Legal Fees
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is vetoing a proposal to pay the legal fees of presidential candidate Trump.
- Jimmy Patronis, Florida's Chief Financial Officer, is promoting the Freedom Fighters Fund to financially support presidential candidates facing legal attacks.
- DeSantis's campaign account quickly opposed Patronis's proposal to pay Trump's legal bills.
- Florida Republicans are navigating how to support Trump while DeSantis remains powerful in Tallahassee.
Leading DeSantis supporters in Florida quickly shift to Trump as governor ends presidential bid
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/21/leading-desantis-supporters-in-florida-quickly-shift-to-trump-as-governor-ends-presidential-bid/
Deference or ‘vengeance’? Which Ron DeSantis has returned to rule over Florida: Florida’s governor is reminding lawmakers of his power as governor ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article284591285.html
Christie says he would not sign 6-week abortion ban: Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Tuesday that he will not sign a law enacting a ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4330950-christie-six-week-abortion-ban/
Quick Glance: Christie Criticizes 6-Week Abortion Ban
- Christie refuses to sign the 6-week abortion ban
- He believes there is no consensus on a national abortion ban
- Haley's statement supporting the 6-week abortion ban at the state level
- Christie thinks this affects Haley's chances in a general election
Florida Republican chairman won’t resign over rape allegation, saying he is innocent
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-politics/ap-florida-republican-chairman-wont-resign-over-rape-allegation-saying-he-is-innocent/
Quick Glance: Investigation of Florida GOP Chairman
- Police in Sarasota, Florida, are conducting an investigation involving the Florida GOP Chairman, as confirmed by his attorney and a police report.
- Sarasota police confirmed the activity of the investigation without confirming details.
Something weird in Florida: Democrats are winning | Commentary: Scott Maxwell: Something weird is happening in Florida: Democrats are winning ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/17/democrats-win-florida-tom-keen-maxwell/
Sen. Scott joins Gov. DeSantis in calling for resignation of Florida GOP chair amid rape investigation
pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-scott-joins-gov-desantis-in-calling-for-resignation-of-florida-gop-chair-amid-rape-investigation
Quick Glance: Moms for Liberty Chapter Divides Over Allegations Against Christian Ziegler
- The chapter breaks with the organization after allegations of sexual assault against the co-founder and husband of the Florida GOP Chair emerged.
- The controversy continues over the allegations that Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler sexually assaulted a woman involved in a long-term relationship with him and his wife, the co-founder of Moms For Liberty.
- The Northumberland County, Pennsylvania chapter of Moms For Liberty announced on Monday that it will be splitting from the national organization.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for Ziegler to voluntarily resign from his post after the allegations emerged on Friday.
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler is under criminal investigation for allegations related to sexual battery, including rape ... Show more
Fontainebleau owner pours money into PACs as bills could bring casino to Miami Beach
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article284141338.html
Florida GOP says Zeigler, accused of rape, can’t be moral leader. OK, now do Trump | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article283188058.html
Legality of fantasy sports in Florida disputed: Florida has laws regulating gambling activities, but does not have a law specifically addressing fantasy sports.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/04/fantasy-sports-betting-gambling-fanduel-draftkings-gaming/
How did Ron DeSantis get to be so weird?: In his latest grandstand, the Florida governor thinks state taxpayers are going to fork over $1 million to sue over ...
deadspin.com/ron-desantis-florida-state-playoff-ncaa-1851081018
Fantasy sports dispute surfaces as Florida deals with online gambling expansion: As the Seminole Tribe offers online sports betting in Florida ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/04/fantasy-sports-dispute-surfaces-as-florida-deals-with-online-gambling-expansion/
8 Republicans — including a surprise candidate — make Florida primary ballot: Florida’s primary — which is winner-take-all — comes after the early nominating ...
politico.com/news/2023/11/22/republican-candidates-florida-primary-ballot-00128544
Once Florida's favorite son, Floridians turn on DeSantis in his bid for president
npr.org/2023/11/16/1213355557/desantis-florida-president-candidate-voters-trump
Ramaswamy launches petition to oust McDaniel: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced a petition to oust Republican National Committee (RNC) ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4310950-ramaswamy-launches-petition-to-oust-mcdaniel/
‘He should get out’: DeSantis upstaged by Trump on his home turf: The former president's dominance over the 2024 field was on full display in Florida.
politico.com/news/2023/11/04/desantis-trump-showdown-florida-00125405
Moms for Libertinage: Sex scandal brings down Republican power couple in Florida: Revelations about the Ziegler couple’s private life and a rape allegation have ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2023-12-20/moms-for-libertinage-sex-scandal-brings-down-republican-power-couple-in-florida.html
Fighting against GOP hypocrisy and banned books | Letters to the editor: Readers applaud Fred Grimm's column on the scandals engulfing Christian and Bridget ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/19/fighting-against-gop-hypocrisy-and-banned-books-letters-to-the-editor/
Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal
torontosun.com/news/world/florida-school-board-recommends-ouster-of-moms-for-liberty-co-founder-over-republican-sex-scandal
Quick Glance: Florida School Board Recommends Resignation of Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Amid Republican Sex Scandal Fallout
- Florida school board recommends the resignation of a member embroiled in a sexual assault investigation involving her husband, the Republican Party state chairman.
- The board cannot directly remove Bridget Ziegler, but voted 4-1 for a resolution requesting her resignation due to intense media scrutiny and distractions to their critical mission.
- The resolution, authored by board Chair Karen Rose, expresses deep regret for the necessity of the action, citing irreparably harmful distractions caused by Ziegler's continued presence on the board.
- Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of the conservative group Moms for Liberty, has served on the board since 2014, appointed by then-Gov. Rick Scott.
The 10 most chaotic and oh-so Florida moments of 2023: From book bans to pudding fingers to flamingos, here’s a look back.
tampabay.com/opinion/2023/12/08/ron-desantis-disney-ziegler-moms-for-liberty-matt-gaetz/
Christie, Hutchinson get a stormy reception at Florida voter summit: It's nothing new for the 2024 contenders when it comes to throwing jabs at Donald Trump ...
politico.com/news/2023/11/04/christie-hutchinson-florida-voters-00125396
Zelenskyy invites Trump to visit Ukraine, saying ending war is not so easy: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday invited Donald Trump to his country ...
nydailynews.com/2023/11/05/zelenskyy-invites-trump-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Zelenskiy rejects wartime election as irresponsible
- President Zelenskiy dismisses thoughts of wartime election as irresponsible
- Talking about elections during war is irresponsible
- Zelenskiy calls for unity amidst appearance of rifles
What did the Disney president tell the legislator caught with a prostitute? (And other Orlando trivia) | Commentary
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/15/nunis-disney-desantis-ziegler-orlando-trivia-maxwell/
Moral crusaders, decades apart, undone by own sex scandals | Fred Grimm: The ongoing scandal involving the chair of the Republican Party of Florida and his Moms ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/15/moral-crusaders-years-apart-undone-by-own-sex-scandals-fred-grimm/
Blessing from ‘Moms for Liberty’ turned curse in Iowa school board elections: Iowa Republicans push back against drawing conclusions from the results
thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/blessing-from-moms-for-liberty-turned-curse-in-iowa-school-board-elections/
Resign now, Christian and Bridget Ziegler | Editorial: With their reputations in tatters, every day Christian Ziegler remains chair of the Republican Party of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/07/resign-now-christian-and-bridget-ziegler-editorial/
Split Oak isn’t complicated. It’s about whether lying is OK | Commentary: Scott Maxwell: Split Oak isn’t complicated. It’s about whether it’s OK for politicians ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/06/split-oak-zieglers-fsu-disney-maxwell/
Federal judge declines to push back Trump’s classified documents trial but postpones other deadlines
theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-federal-judge-declines-to-push-back-trumps-classified-documents-trial/
Editorial: A senator’s lucrative but questionable insurance sideline: "Doing good while doing well" is a time-honored phrase in Tallahassee ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/15/a-senators-lucrative-but-questionable-insurance-sideline-editorial-2/
Will DeSantis push to expand toll breaks for Florida drivers into 2024?: DeSantis in December signed legislation creating a yearlong program that gives credits ...
tampabay.com/news/transportation/2023/11/06/desantis-florida-toll-road-discount-frequent-drivers-commuters-turnpike/
Rumble on the right fades on election night in Iowa: Moms for Liberty founder Tiffany Justice speaks at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Saturday ...
thegazette.com/staff-columnists/rumble-on-the-right-fades-on-election-night-in-iowa/
Senator pitches investment in property insurer after voting to limit lawsuits: Floridians shopping for a homeowners insurance policy next year could come across ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/30/senator-pitches-investment-in-property-insurer-after-voting-to-limit-lawsuits/
Fried, Frost seek to rally Florida Democrats in Orlando: Rep. Maxwell Frost and Chair Nikki Fried will lay out their visions for their party at the Florida ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/27/fried-frost-seek-to-rally-florida-democrats-in-orlando/
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