Trump eyes Sen. Marco Rubio as a potential VP pick: Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is moving up the list of former President Donald Trump's potential vice ...
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Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign, endorses Trump: The Florida governor’s once promising bid came to an end Sunday.
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DeSantis nixes Florida Republican’s plan to help pay Trump legal fees: The governor may have endorsed the former president as the party’s nominee — but he won’t ...
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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.
Ron DeSantis Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race and Endorses Trump: The Florida governor, who once appeared to be Donald Trump’s most daunting challenger ...
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Ron DeSantis Expected to Drop Out of 2024 Presidential Race: The Florida governor, who once appeared to be Donald Trump’s most daunting challenger, ran a costly ...
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Ron DeSantis, the biggest loser: The Florida quitter finally produces a two-person contest
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A DeSantis loss in Iowa might loosen his grip on Florida. That would be good | Opinion
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DeSantis’ 2023: More Than $160 Million Spent To Buy A Collapse In The Polls: The Florida governor has already started blaming Democrats for indicting Donald ...
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Quick Glance: DeSantis Seeks Help to Undercut Haley in Iowa
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enlists help in Iowa to diminish interest in Nikki Haley's potential presidential candidacy.
- Conservative legislator Josh Kimbrell from South Carolina, joining DeSantis in Iowa, criticizes Haley's tenure as governor.
- DeSantis presents himself as a change agent and distances himself from the support for Haley, whom he views as part of the establishment.
- DeSantis emphasizes the need for structural change in his appearances and will continue to spread this message until the Iowa caucuses.
One year ago, after a huge reelection win in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis was seen as a rising star on his way to becoming the new face of the GOP ... Show more
As DeSantis’s presidential bid lags, unease hangs over Florida’s Capitol: GOP state lawmakers who have defected from the governor to Donald Trump are worrying ...
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Can a Floridian win the presidency? Trump, DeSantis want to be the first to do it
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Pour One Out for Ron DeSantis: The Ron DeSantis reached for Churchill, but came up with a line from a Budweiser ad.
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Turmoil at pro-DeSantis super PAC overshadows Florida governor’s White House bid at critical moment
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2024 New Hampshire Republican Primary: Is the GOP a party or cult?: If the New Hampshire primary was supposed to be democracy’s last stand, it has hardly played ...
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As he loses ground in GOP primary, DeSantis looks for win in second Republican debate
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Biden tells Idalia's Florida victims 'your nation has your back' and DeSantis doesn't show up
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Quick Glance: Storm Idalia: Biden pledges support for Florida's recovery
- President Joe Biden assures support for Florida
- Governor Ron DeSantis declines meeting with the president
- Biden meets Senator Rick Scott, emphasizes good cooperation between state and federal authorities
- Biden and First Lady visit evacuated residents at an elementary school
Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign meltdown and what must be done to stop Trump
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Quick Glance: DeSantis' Campaign Faces Donor Skepticism and Deepening Divisions
- Gov. Ron DeSantis begins a two-day bus tour in central Iowa to reset his struggling presidential campaign.
- Major Republican donors, including hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin, remain disappointed and on the sidelines.
- DeSantis donors express concerns about the campaign's troubling and persistently opaque finances.
- DeSantis continues to receive support from tens of thousands of donors and has full confidence in his vision to beat Joe Biden.
Ron DeSantis is losing his clout in Florida.
Interviews with nearly two dozen lobbyists, political consultants and lawmakers revealed that DeSantis’ struggles ... Show more
How Ron DeSantis' early missteps hampered his 2024 presidential campaign: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had a chance in April to address Donald Trump's growing ...
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Civil rights activists call for voter fraud charges against Black woman to be dropped
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DeSantis cuts a third of his presidential campaign staff as he mounts urgent reset
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Quick Glance: Ron DeSantis Involved in Car Accident
- Governor DeSantis had a car accident while traveling to an event in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- DeSantis is continuing on to his event, according to spokesperson Andrew Romeo of the AP news agency.
- DeSantis announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican primary in May this year through Twitter Spaces, accompanied by CEO Elon Musk.
- The interview, intended as the formal launch of DeSantis' campaign, experienced sound issues.
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Quick Glance: DeSantis highlights firing of state attorney during campaign event in Iowa
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) proudly suspended Orlando state attorney Monique Worrell this week, stating she was unable to fulfill the duties of the position.
- At a campaign event in Iowa on Thursday, DeSantis mentioned that Worrell was suspended because she refused to prosecute certain crimes.
- Worrell was suspended from her position on Wednesday, leading to widespread criticism from Democrats in the state.
- Worrell, a Democrat elected in 2020, is an advocate for criminal justice reform.
With Trump absent, all eyes on DeSantis at GOP primary debate: Here’s how the Florida governor may approach Wednesday’s debate in Milwaukee — and how other ...
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Quick Glance: Vivek Ramaswamy: Rising Republican Presidential Candidate?
- Ramaswamy delivers Trump-like performance at first Republican debate, gaining attention.
- Critics say the Republican base is seeking a "bully" or an "authoritarian" candidate.
- Ramaswamy rises in polls, competing with DeSantis for second place in Republican presidential contest.
- Ramaswamy presents himself as a uniting candidate, aiming to provide solutions for the Republican Party.
Dean Phillips Cries Foul as Florida Democrats Leave Him Off Ballot: “Americans would expect the absence of democracy in Tehran, not Tallahassee ...
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DeSantis campaign announces $15 million haul in third quarter but only $5 million is available for primary
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Quick Glance: Trump campaign raises over $45.5 million in third quarter
- Acceleration in fundraising suggests Trump's legal problems are benefiting his 2024 campaign coffers, including four indictments.
- Campaign statement lacks details on the breakdown of funds and how the total was calculated.
- Trump campaign has $37.5 million cash on hand, with $36 million designated for the primary.
- Trump leads the race for the Republican presidential nomination in November 2024.
DeSantis Goes Nuclear, Observes That Donald Trump Did Not Win the 2020 Election: This is the third rail of the GOP primary, and he probably didn't want to ...
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Quick Glance: DeSantis' 2024 Strategy Remains Unclear Despite Campaign Chief Swap
- DeSantis appoints two external strategists and dismisses campaign manager Generra Peck
- Uthmeier is chosen for his management skills rather than as a strategist
- Uthmeier reviews the campaign's books and evaluates the operation
- Marc Reichelderfer will take a major strategic position within the campaign
Donald Trump Spreads Rumor Ron DeSantis Is Dropping Out of 2024 Race: The Florida governor remains in second nationally behind Trump for the GOP nomination ...
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How DeSantis played both sides of the GOP rift over the 2020 election: The Florida governor created an election crimes unit that placated election deniers ...
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DeSantis' presidential campaign announcement plagued by glitches on Twitter: The audio stream crashed repeatedly, making it virtually impossible for most ...
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Quick Glance: Ron DeSantis enlists business leaders to support his presidential campaign
- Gov. Ron DeSantis has put together a team of affluent business leaders to raise funds for his presidential campaign, as per a partial list of fundraisers divulged by a senior political official associated with the Florida Republican party.
- The list of bundlers includes business leaders from various sectors such as real estate and finance.
- Despite trailing behind the former President in recent polls, DeSantis is regarded as the main contender against Donald Trump in the GOP primary.
- One of DeSantis' supporters on the list is David Horowitz, the chairman of the Horowitz Group - a California-based family office and real estate investment firm.
DeSantis struggles to separate from Trump on policy when campaigning for 2024: From immigration policies to taking on the so-called “deep state ...
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Quick Glance: DeSantis defends anti-LGBTQ video attacking Trump
- DeSantis defends an anti-LGBTQ video shared by his campaign that attacks Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people.
- DeSantis calls the video a 'fair attack' on Trump and denies it being homophobic.
- The video was shared amid a growing conservative campaign against LGBTQ rights and celebrations.
- Criticism of the video came from various sources, including the Log Cabin Republicans and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Donald Trump says the candidates he supports win 'almost every race.' Here's what the results say.
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DeSantis, with ‘lowered expectations’ and a revamped campaign, focuses on the economy
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Quick Glance: Ron DeSantis: Donors Demand End to Money Waste on Memes
- Leaked chat messages reveal DeSantis campaign creating and distributing controversial videos to influencers.
- Campaign staffer retweets video with Nazi symbol, produced by DeSantis team.
- Videos were meant to appear organic, but were internally produced and shared with influencers.
- Controversial videos lead to criticism and staff layoffs in the campaign.
Lucas: DeSantis can beat Biden, his real test is Trump: Lucas: Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis can defeat President Joe Biden. But first ...
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Ex-Democrat Florida gov nominee not guilty of lying to FBI: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum ...
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‘People will die’: why is Ron DeSantis loosening gun laws that most Floridians support?
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Quick Glance: How Disney used deception to save its Florida kingdom, prompting DeSantis to threaten retaliation
- Disney, according to DeSantis' office, was pushing for silence.
- Two state officials quietly met with top administrators at Reedy Creek last May, as DeSantis began to highlight his battles with Disney in political speeches.
- According to the notice, the board planned to vote on an agreement that would affect "a majority of the land located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Reedy Creek Improvement District."
- Instead, an hour after the Reedy Creek board granted Disney the requested powers, DeSantis declared that the company would "no longer going to have self-government" and teased that the new board might push for more Disney World discounts for Florida residents.
DeSantis poised to enter 2024 race, ending months of anticipation: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is coming up on the zero hour for his long-anticipated 2024 campaign ...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential campaign to challenge Trump
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DeSantis reaps the rewards of his cowardice: Humiliation: The lopsided landslide blowout that resulted from the year-long primary race between former president ...
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DeSantis team welcomes contrast with Trump 'chaos' candidacy: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jim McKee is standing at the end of a line that snakes through five aisles ...
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Quick Glance: Disney uses a royal family clause to thwart Ron DeSantis' Florida power play.
- DeSantis also proposed renaming the area the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and establishing a new board of supervisors to oversee it.
- Florida lawmakers have objected to the new agreement, vowing to find a legal way to repeal or void it.
- "All agreements signed between Disney and the District were appropriate, and were discussed and approved in open, noticed public forums in compliance with Florida's Government in the Sunshine law," The Walt Disney World Resort said in a statement.
- The Florida Legislature established it so that Disney could build the infrastructure for Walt Disney World at no cost to Florida taxpayers.
Trump silent on abortion as 2024 campaign pushes forward: DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — No elected Republican has done more to restrict abortion rights in the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Wyoming Bans Abortion Pill as Broader Abortion Ban Takes Effect
- Wyoming is the first state to outlaw the use of abortion pills.
- The law, which takes effect in July, makes it a felony to prescribe, sell, or use abortion medication, which is the most commonly used method of terminating a pregnancy.
- People who violate the law face up to six months in prison and a fine.
- The so-called Life Is a Human Right Act went into effect on Sunday, making abortion illegal in most cases and punishable by up to five years in prison.
GOP's DeSantis visits Whitmer's Michigan, the 'anti-Florida': LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ahead of a highly anticipated presidential announcement, Florida Gov ...
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Quick Glance: In his Midland speech, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis avoids Trump and White House ambitions.
- "Florida is where woke goes to die," DeSantis said.
- DeSantis also praised Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's handling of COVID-19.
- Kristina Karamo, chair of the Michigan Republican Party and a Trump supporter who attended the Midland event, said she is remaining neutral in the Republican presidential race but believes DeSantis is doing a good job as governor of Florida.
- According to her, many residents are leaving Michigan for Florida because there is more opportunity there.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential campaign to challenge Trump
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DeSantis hits Trump in New Hampshire, looking to make up ground: Gov. Ron DeSantis took shots at Donald Trump during a Tuesday campaign stop in New Hampshire as ...
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Quick Glance: DeSantis Reveals Hardline Immigration Plans in US Presidential Race
- US presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has unveiled his immigration agenda, featuring hardline Republican themes such as ending birthright citizenship and deploying US forces to combat drug trafficking in Mexico.
- DeSantis aims to stand out in a crowded field of Republican presidential candidates who view hardline immigration policies as successful.
- DeSantis' campaign released new merchandise with the phrase "Build The Wall" before announcing his plan.
- According to his plan, the US has the right to "operate across the border to protect our territory from Mexican cartel activities".
DeSantis celebrates wins at end of busy legislative session: The day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took office, he vowed to pursue an agenda that would heal the ...
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DeSantis' brand as a 'fighter' on the line as Trump throws haymakers: "You can't dip your toe in the water," one Florida lawmaker said.
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Quick Glance: DeSantis Bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Florida Colleges
- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a controversial bill that dismantles diversity, equity, and inclusion at Florida's public universities and colleges.
- DeSantis called DEI 'a distraction from the core mission' of colleges during the ceremony at New College in Sarasota, a school that he wants to lead the way for a return to 'classical' education.
- Democrats who opposed the bill blasted DeSantis for signing it.
- New College has already banned DEI and changed its curriculum to focus on 'values' and 'technology.'
After high-flying start, DeSantis hits stumbling blocks on road to 2024: After starting the year with momentum, DeSantis is now confronting a considerably more ...
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Quick Glance: DeSantis made Florida wealthier, and now he's making it redder.
- Last week, DeSantis signed legislation prohibiting abortion after six weeks of pregnancy in Florida, one of the strictest restrictions imposed since the Supreme Court abolished the federal right to abortion last year.
- "We find ourselves in Florida on the front lines in the battle for freedom," DeSantis said in his State of the State speech in March.
- In Sarasota, DeSantis has attempted to reinvent New College of Florida, a small school in the style of the liberal-arts colleges that dot New England, in the image of Hillsdale College, a Christian school involved in conservative politics in Michigan.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, AP sources say
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Quick Glance: Trump Rebukes Iowa Governor Prior to DeSantis Backing
- Former President Trump criticized Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) as 'disloyal' ahead of her expected endorsement of his GOP rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- The endorsement would depart from the tradition of the governor of the Hawkeye State remaining neutral ahead of its caucuses, which mark the start of the Republican nominating process.
- The Trump campaign assured that Reynolds’s expected endorsement of DeSantis will have no impact on the race.
Struggling US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis sacks campaign chief: Struggling US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis sacks campaign chief
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential campaign to challenge Trump
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Asked about pardoning Trump as president, DeSantis says he would be 'aggressive': The Florida governor has been critical of federal law enforcement.
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Donald Trump’s strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past ‘nonsense’
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DeSantis to meet campaign donors in Miami after announcing $15 million summer cash haul
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Quick Glance: DeSantis Raises $15M in Q3 Fundraising, Staff Moves to Iowa
- Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis raised $15 million in Q3 and is relocating part of his staff to Iowa.
- The $15 million came from DeSantis' campaign committee, leadership PAC, and joint fundraising committee.
- DeSantis himself brought in $13.5 million, with $5 million designated for use during the primary.
- The successful fundraising provides the resources needed for the fight in Iowa and beyond, proving the doubters wrong.
DeSantis doesn’t miss an opportunity to make the most of an opportunity — for himself | Opinion
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Checks and balances? Florida’s Republican lawmakers are DeSantis’ legislative lapdogs | Opinion
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DeSantis faces few good options on Trump indictment: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) finds himself in a difficult position as former President Trump dominates the ...
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DeSantis enters new year in national spotlight: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is entering 2023 as one of the hottest commodities in Republican politics amid ...
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Florida's rejection of Black history course stirs debate: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated Monday the state's rejection of a ...
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Trump takes early aim at the only 2024 GOP rival he cares about: Ex-President Donald Trump's bid to keep Ron DeSantis out of the 2024 White House race reveals as ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Attacks DeSantis as a Globalist Jeb Bush Supporter
- The former president's 2024 campaign has focused on bringing down Florida's "disloyal" governor.
- Trump initially told reporters on his plane that he was responsible for DeSantis' victory in the governor's election and that it would be "disloyal" for him to now fight Trump for the presidency.
- Trump then slammed DeSantis over the Covid measures, claiming that "Florida was actually closed for a very long period of time" and that Team DeSantis is now "trying to rewrite history."
- In a Truth Social post Sunday night, Trump accused "DeSanctimonious" of "unapologetically shutting down Florida and its beaches" during the height of Covid.
DeSantis takes major step ahead of expected presidential bid : The governor's move in Florida is the clearest sign yet that he'll jump into the 2024 ...
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DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 candidacy: DeSantis highlighted illegal immigration last fall by sending dozens of immigrants from Texas to an ...
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Republicans making moves toward entering 2024 primary against Trump : Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis restarted online ads ahead of a legislative session he believes ...
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DeSantis strikes defiant tone in inauguration speech amid 2024 speculation : Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took aim at the “floundering federal establishment” in ...
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Quick Glance: In the midst of 2024 conjecture, DeSantis strikes a tough tone in his inauguration speech.
- During his inauguration speech on Tuesday, Ron DeSantis (R) took aim at the "floundering federal establishment" in Washington, praising his accomplishments during his first term as governor and hailing Florida as a symbol of freedom.
- The Florida Republican used his speech to call Florida a "refuge of sanity" in comparison to the rest of the country. While DeSantis did not mention President Biden or any other Democrats by name, he did criticize the party on issues such as COVID-19 vaccine mandates and border management.
- DeSantis' speech in Florida came while House Republicans in Washington are still divided about who should be Speaker of the House.
Indicted sponsor of Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill resigns from Legislature: One day after being indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining COVID-relief ...
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Ex-Florida congressman charged with secret lobbying on behalf of Venezuela
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DeSantis’ landslide catapults him into spotlight as GOP’s Trump alternative: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ election victory could be a springboard to pursuing a broader ...
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Quick Glance: DeSantis' political career takes off after a landslide victory.
- Ron DeSantis' reelection campaign was relentlessly focused on President Joe Biden rather than his Democratic opponent in Florida.
- Every Republican running for statewide office won by at least 16 points on Tuesday, leaving little doubt that Florida is Republican country — and that DeSantis' political career has gotten a boost.
- "While our country flounders due to failed leadership in Washington," added DeSantis, "Florida is on the right track."
- On Wednesday, Trump stated on his social media platform Truth Social claimed he received almost 1 million more votes in Florida in 2020 than DeSantis did Tuesday, despite the fact that turnout is often greater in presidential elections.
New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms: State-level law enforcement units including one in Florida created after the 2020 presidential ...
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Voter fraud units pushed by GOP leaders are finding few cases to investigate: In Florida and elsewhere, the midterms yielded only scattered complaints for ...
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2 New York Democrats ousted from US House in primary losses: NEW YORK (AP) — In a cluster of contentious Democratic primaries Tuesday , two New York incumbents ...
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2 New York Democrats ousted from US House in primary losses: NEW YORK (AP) — In a cluster of contentious Democratic primaries Tuesday , two New York incumbents ...
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Quick Glance: Democratic Rivals: Nadler Defeats Maloney In Newly Redrawn New York House District
- On Tuesday, Rep. Jerry Nadler won the Democratic primary for a new Manhattan-based House district, defeating Rep.
- At 9:38 p.m., the Associated Press declared Nadler's Democratic primary for the 12th Congressional District.
- The 12th Congressional District isn't the only New York House district with a contentious primary this year.
- Mondaire Jones (who relocated to the district from upstate New York).
Who is Maxwell Frost, the Gen Z Democratic nominee in Florida?: Maxwell Frost, 25, prevailed over more experienced Democrats to win the primary in a House race ...
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Hoping to bolster foreign policy credentials, DeSantis' overseas trip overshadowed by Disney fight
pbs.org/newshour/politics/hoping-to-bolster-foreign-policy-credentials-desantis-overseas-trip-overshadowed-by-disney-fight
Quick Glance: DeSantis loses his calm with a reporter about Guantanamo torture allegations
- After being questioned about whether he witnessed captives being tortured at Guantanamo Bay, Ron DeSantis got into a heated discussion with a reporter.Yemeni citizen Mansoor Adayfi was incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay for 14 years and has informed news sources that DeSantis saw him being force fed during a hunger strike in 2006.The UN has stated that forcibly feeding captives at Guantanamo is a form of torture.
- According to two former detainees, as well as defense lawyers and base officials, DeSantis got "close-up views" of troubling happenings at the camp during his time there.
DeSantis outlines plans for insurance payouts and calls for claims to be paid out quickly
cnn.com/2022/09/30/politics/desantis-insurance-claims-florida-hurricane-ian/
Medicaid expansion in Florida? South Dakota vote may show the way.: The red state dodged Republican opposition to expand the federal program by asking voters ...
tampabay.com/news/health/2022/11/15/medicaid-expansion-florida-south-dakota/
For Florida Democrats, the rebuilding begins anew | Steve Bousquet: Opinion Editor Steve Bousquet looks at the challenges facing vastly outnumbered Democrats in ...
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What to watch: Top Democrats square off in Florida, New York: WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's primary elections feature two top Florida Democrats squaring off for ...
apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-florida-donald-trump-ron-desantis-new-york-4d052fa69a17f18fc99176330d905b3d
Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis: In selecting Crist in the race for governor, Florida Democrats sided with a candidate backed by many ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/florida-democrats-choose-rep-crist-to-challenge-desantis/
Quick Glance: Charlie Crist Wins Democratic Primary in Florida, Will Face DeSantis
- Rep. Charlie Crist defeated Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in the Democratic primary for Florida's gubernatorial election on Tuesday, as Crist looks to unseat rising star Gov. Rick Scott.
- Ron DeSantis (R) and recover the governorship, which Crist previously held as a Republican.
- In the race between Fried and Crist, DeSantis has frequently loomed large.
- Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) also easily won Florida's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, setting up a fight between Demings and incumbent Republican Sen. Marco Rubio.
New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms: State-level law enforcement units including one in Florida created after the 2020 presidential ...
sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/elections/os-ne-politics-2022-election-voter-fraud-units-find-few-cases-20221128-hf23cxhjknfebfwga4hcbacnfi-story.html
Nikki Fried is running for governor. Is she an insider or an outsider?: Fried says she’s “something new for Florida.” Is she?
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2022/08/03/nikki-fried-is-running-for-governor-is-she-an-insider-or-an-outsider/
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential run sets up a policy fight with Ron DeSantis: The murky policy differences between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, explained.
vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/11/16/23458415/donald-trump-2024-announcement-ron-desantis-policy
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