‘Hidden agenda’: Miami Herald suggests DeSantis crippled hiring for Florida uni president because he wants unqualified crony in the job
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Hidden agenda’: Miami Herald suggests DeSantis crippled hiring for Florida uni president because he wants unqualified crony in the job

Raw Story  

The search for the next president of Florida Atlantic University has ground to a halt after the State University System of Florida chancellor — a former Republican state senator — ordered it stopped. Ray Rodrigues said he wanted to investigate use of a straw poll during the hiring process, as well as allegations that illegal questions including “are you queer?” were asked. Fine said in March that DeSantis’ office encouraged him to apply for the FAU position.” The recruiters took a secret straw poll to see if there was agreement on the top applicants, and then the process came to a “sudden stop.” Rodrigues, in a letter sent Friday, accused the school of not disclosing the straw poll, which is potentially a violation of state law – but a process the search committee said is standard. Is the state contending that a months-long process be thrown out, at least in part, over a voluntary questionnaire?” The board said earlier this year, the board of the New College of Florida was taken over by six DeSantis appointees, the president pushed out and the diversity office abolished. “Best-case scenario, FAU’s presidential search was stopped over genuine concerns that a university isn’t following proper procedures,” it wrote.

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DeSantis appointee to university board says women should become mothers, not pursue higher ed
17 hours, 15 minutes ago

DeSantis appointee to university board says women should become mothers, not pursue higher ed

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — For years, political scientist Scott Yenor has advocated for overhauling colleges and universities, which he has argued undermine traditional American families by encouraging women to pursue careers and put off childbirth. “If we want a great nation, we should be preparing young women to become mothers,” Yenor said, “not finding every reason for young women to delay …

DeSantis appoints conservative think tank members to a university board
3 days, 13 hours ago

DeSantis appoints conservative think tank members to a university board

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed five new members to the board overseeing the University of West Florida in Pensacola, including two people affiliated with the conservative think tank behind Project 2025. The appointments to the public university in Florida’s western panhandle come two years after DeSantis tapped six new board members to oversee New College of …

Trump 2.0: Florida Gov DeSantis in race for defence job as Hegseth faces sexual assault allegation
1 month ago

Trump 2.0: Florida Gov DeSantis in race for defence job as Hegseth faces sexual assault allegation

Firstpost  

Discussions about a potential replacement are still in the early stages, but Trump has mentioned the name of two-term Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to several people, according to a report President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the role of defence secretary, potentially replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal. According to …

December 4, 2024 - Presidential transition news
55 years ago

December 4, 2024 - Presidential transition news

CNN  

Ron DeSantis speaks in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in January. Ron DeSantis is interested in serving in Donald Trump’s administration as defense secretary if formally offered the job, two sources close to DeSantis told CNN. Trump’s consideration of DeSantis for Defense Secretary — and the Florida governor’s subsequent interest — marks a stunning pivot in a relationship that soured in …

Trump just handed ex-rival DeSantis some powerful decisions
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump just handed ex-rival DeSantis some powerful decisions

Politico  

“Everyone who wrote Gov. A veteran GOP Florida operative, similarly granted anonymity to discuss internal dynamics, said Tuesday they would be “shocked” if Uthmeier — who is currently in Italy with DeSantis on a trade mission — didn’t get the post. The House and Senate seats alone are already upending Florida’s future political landscape, as both Waltz and Rubio were …

1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job
2 months ago

1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job

The Independent  

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The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials are scrutinizing programs at the school that they say …

Trump, DeSantis bury the hatchet at 'great meeting', discuss fundraising
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump, DeSantis bury the hatchet at 'great meeting', discuss fundraising

India Today  

Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a détente between the former rivals after a brutal Republican primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos, according to three people familiar with the discussion. On Monday, Trump said the two had had “a great meeting yesterday” and that he was “very happy to …

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. On Monday, Trump said the two had had “a great meeting yesterday” and that he was “very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida.” “The conversation mostly concerned how we would work closely together to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. “I greatly …

U of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs
10 months, 1 week ago

U of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs

Associated Press  

The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program’s staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Three senior UF officials said in the memo that despite the elimination of the diversity, equity and inclusion or DEI program, the school …

Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Ron DeSantis first took office in 2019, he surprised many with actions indicating he’d be a much more moderate leader than anticipated: He corrected a decades-old racial injustice, took the side of medical marijuana supporters over GOP leaders and hired a liberal Democrat for a key state position. “And if …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Drops Out Of Presidential Race
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. “Nobody worked harder and we left it all out on the field,” DeSantis said in a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, before going on to say, “If there was anything I could do to produce a favorable outcome ― more campaign stops, more interviews ― I would do it.” “But I can’t ask our …

Florida’s university system under assault during DeSantis tenure, report by professors’ group says
1 year ago

Florida’s university system under assault during DeSantis tenure, report by professors’ group says

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Academic freedom and independent governance have been under political and ideological assault in Florida’s university system during the tenure of Florida Gov. The threat to Florida’s higher education system accelerated this year with the takeover of New College of Florida in Sarasota by partisan DeSantis supporters, according to the report from an AAUP committee. Additionally, the appointments …

Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination
1 year, 5 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. “It is my duty as Governor to ensure that the laws enacted by our duly elected Legislature are followed,” DeSantis said during a news conference in Tallahassee announcing the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which serves Orange and Osceola counties. “He replaced his campaign manager yesterday, and I guess …

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.
55 years ago

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.

Slate  

Whence last we checked in on the perpetually rebooting Ron DeSantis presidential campaign, it was about 10 days ago and the Florida governor’s operation was purging itself of its most obvious Nazi sympathizers. The other thing that happened Sunday was that NBC News posted an excerpt from a one-on-one DeSantis interview, which was released in full on Monday, in which …

DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report

Raw Story  

The last several weeks have been rough on Florida Gov. Now the South Florida Sun-Sentinel brings word that a new poll from Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research/PolCom Lab shows that Trump is leading DeSantis in the Florida governor's own state by a whopping 20 points. In a statement analyzing the results, FAU political scientist Kevin Wagner argued that they show Trump …

Can Ron DeSantis beat Donald Trump? These Florida political veterans aren’t so sure
1 year, 7 months ago

Can Ron DeSantis beat Donald Trump? These Florida political veterans aren’t so sure

The Independent  

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Trump and DeSantis’ rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump and DeSantis’ rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ron DeSantis ’ entry into the 2024 White House race against former President Donald Trump sets up a clash of the Republican Party’s two leading figures as the Florida governor attempts to topple a man who has dominated the GOP for the last seven years. Beyond policy, Trump has attacked DeSantis’ character — accusing him of being …

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

The Independent  

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What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president
1 year, 7 months ago

What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president

Associated Press  

After months of anticipation, Florida Gov. In retaliation, DeSantis took over Disney World’s self-governing district through legislation passed by Florida lawmakers and appointed a new board of supervisors that would oversee municipal services for the sprawling theme parks and hotels. Still, DeSantis’ team has signaled it will highlight electability in a clear contrast with Trump, who faces multiple legal threats …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential bid in glitchy Twitter appearance
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential bid in glitchy Twitter appearance

LA Times  

DeSantis formally launches his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Sachs and Musk shared their belief that Twitter was allowing them to bypass that “bubble.” In his brief accompanying video, DeSantis leaned on his record as Florida’s governor. “We showed that we can and must revitalize America.” DeSantis has tried to position himself as a culture warrior who will carry …

Ron DeSantis Is About To Run For President. Andrew Warren Has A Warning.
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis Is About To Run For President. Andrew Warren Has A Warning.

Huff Post  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Of all the places Andrew Warren imagined his career would take him, it was never here: the lobby of an upscale chain hotel in downtown Montgomery, huddling with his legal team and preparing for a hearing that — maybe within a year if he’s lucky — will result in him getting his job back. “When I was …

Can 'odious' Ron DeSantis overcome the 'weirdness' factor?
1 year, 7 months ago

Can 'odious' Ron DeSantis overcome the 'weirdness' factor?

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis checks off nearly every MAGA wish list box. The Associated Press earlier this month reported that “…DeSantis concluded a legislative session that establishes him as perhaps the most aggressive and accomplished conservative governor in the nation’s bitter culture wars — just as he prepares to enter the 2024 presidential contest as a top rival to former President Donald …

'Un-fricking-believable': Watchdogs alarmed by DeSantis moves to prepare for White House campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

'Un-fricking-believable': Watchdogs alarmed by DeSantis moves to prepare for White House campaign

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis is clearing a path to the presidency by altering Florida law to allow him to campaign for the White House while remaining governor and to help shield his political spending and travel. “It will be virtually impossible to hold this governor accountable without access to those kinds of records.” Peterson said the security concerns the bill purportedly addresses …

DeSantis bans funding for Florida college diversity programmes
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis bans funding for Florida college diversity programmes

Al Jazeera  

Ron DeSantis, Florida governor and likely US presidential candidate, says programmes aim to impose an ‘ideological agenda’. Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to block federal and state funding to programmes that aim to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion at public universities, boosting a conservative push against such initiatives. DeSantis approved the measure on Monday, decrying DEI …

DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges

CNN  

CNN — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all state universities, which he called a “distraction from the core mission.” “This is better viewed as standing for discrimination, exclusion and indoctrination, and that has no place in our public institutions,” DeSantis said at a news conference in Sarasota. “There’s nothing …

Florida Governor DeSantis unveils hardline immigration package
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida Governor DeSantis unveils hardline immigration package

Al Jazeera  

DeSantis, a likely 2024 US presidential candidate, signed into law a bill that would limit access to healthcare and work. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a multi-pronged immigration bill that will increase funds for his state’s controversial relocation programme, as well as heighten barriers for undocumented migrants and asylum seekers trying to access healthcare and employment. The …

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters
1 year, 8 months ago

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters

The Independent  

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Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor

Al Jazeera  

US state passes bill that allows Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president without resigning from his current position. Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor to run for president of the United States if he chooses, under a bill given final approval on Friday by the GOP-dominated state legislature. The measure, attached to a much …

Donald Trump's rival Ron DeSantis vows to block former president's extradition
1 year, 9 months ago

Donald Trump's rival Ron DeSantis vows to block former president's extradition

The Telegraph  

Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, said he will not abide by any extradition request for Donald Trump, who lives in the state. Mr DeSantis said: "The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Prior to Mr Trump being charged, Mr DeSantis had said that he would not become involved in …

DeSantis team welcomes contrast with Trump ‘chaos’ candidacy
1 year, 9 months ago

DeSantis team welcomes contrast with Trump ‘chaos’ candidacy

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jim McKee is standing at the end of a line that snakes through five aisles of fiction inside the Books-A-Million store in Florida’s capital city. “Personally, I’d rather see DeSantis win the Republican primary than Trump,” McKee says softly, having to repeat himself to be heard. He has a good story to tell.” Indeed, conversations throughout Tallahassee’s …

Trump wallowing in 'frustration and confusion' due to DeSantis' presidential run strategy: analyst
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump wallowing in 'frustration and confusion' due to DeSantis' presidential run strategy: analyst

Raw Story  

The refusal of Gov. Ron DeSantis to officially jump into the fray to win the 2024 Republican Party presidential nomination is driving Donald Trump to distraction as his shots at the Florida Republican fail to land because there is no certainty DeSantis will actually run. According to MSNBC's Hayes Brown, the former president is anxiously awaiting a DeSantis announcement because …

Ron DeSantis Is On A Mission To Make Florida Dumb, And It's Spreading
1 year, 10 months ago

Ron DeSantis Is On A Mission To Make Florida Dumb, And It's Spreading

Huff Post  

During a recent press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that his state would be blocking a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies over its inclusion of “queer theory” and ideology related to prison abolition, claiming that doing so would spare children from “a political agenda.” “We believe in teaching kids facts and how to think, but we …

DeSantis accused of distracting voters from the 'festering problems in Florida' in scathing editorial
1 year, 10 months ago

DeSantis accused of distracting voters from the 'festering problems in Florida' in scathing editorial

Raw Story  

The Editorial Board of the Miami Herald issued a scathing piece Wednesday accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of adopting a Donald Trump tactic to manipulate the public's attention away from real problems Floridians suffer under. Then there's his war with Disney, one of the largest employers in the state, because they "had the temerity to push back against the governor’s “Don’t …

New College gets interim president amid conservative push
1 year, 10 months ago

New College gets interim president amid conservative push

Associated Press  

SARASOTA, Fla. — The New College of Florida board of trustees — now dominated by conservatives chosen by Gov. Corcoran, a Republican, is a former state House speaker and education commissioner who also served on the state Board of Governors that oversees Florida’s university system. The appointment comes after DeSantis appointed six new conservative trustees tasked with transforming the New …

‘Ron Would Not Become Florida Governor if it Wasn’t for Me’: Trump Calls DeSantis ‘Disloyal’
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Ron Would Not Become Florida Governor if it Wasn’t for Me’: Trump Calls DeSantis ‘Disloyal’

News 18  

Former US president Donald Trump on Sunday criticised Florida governor Ron DeSantis as he began his campaign for 2024 US Presidential Elections. Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, is being touted as a potential candidate from the Republican Party for the 2024 Presidential Elections. Trump called the Florida governor ‘disloyal’ and said he was trying to ‘rewrite history’, criticising Florida governor’s …

How DeSantis 'could potentially transform American society'
1 year, 11 months ago

How DeSantis 'could potentially transform American society'

Raw Story  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has become well-known for his efforts to incite culture wars and influence the politics of education across Florida as he considers running in the 2024 presidential election. After his “Stop WOKE Act,” which would ban race-related coursework from college classrooms, was temporarily blocked by a judge, DeSantis distributed a memo requesting course data from state colleges …

Here's the real reason DeSantis is poisoning public education in Florida
1 year, 11 months ago

Here's the real reason DeSantis is poisoning public education in Florida

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis likes to say Florida is where “woke” goes to die. Speir couldn’t even get Hamlin’s name right, calling him “Devin.” But the pick of DeSantis’ litter is a Tucker Carlson favorite, conservative activist Christopher Rufo, whose party trick is whipping up fear and loathing over critical race theory. Rufo told The New York Times he means to bring …

Florida columnist issues dire warning to Ron DeSantis
2 years ago

Florida columnist issues dire warning to Ron DeSantis

Raw Story  

Editor Steve Bousquet predicts that, amid Ron DeSantis’ increasing popularity among the GOP, if the Florida governor doesn’t pivot from focusing on “culture wars” issues and ideas to more pressing issues that greatly impact Floridians, his legacy could be hurt in the long run, WGCU Public Media reports The Opinions editor and columnist at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Bousquet noted …

Ron DeSantis's path to presidential run could be eased with Florida law change
2 years, 1 month ago

Ron DeSantis's path to presidential run could be eased with Florida law change

The Telegraph  

Top Republican leaders in Florida are looking to change state law to allow Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024, with polls showing the governor taking the lead from Donald Trump. Florida law requires anyone running for a new office to put in an irrevocable letter of resignation ahead of qualifying if the terms of the two offices overlap. …

Why Ron DeSantis offers a vision of the future of Republicanism
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Ron DeSantis offers a vision of the future of Republicanism

The Telegraph  

When Ron DeSantis picked his fight with Disney, Trump conservatives warned the Florida governor he was making a terrible mistake. The once-untouchable mega-corporation unexpectedly found itself on the frontline of the highly ambitious governor’s culture war battle over its opposition to his controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Detractors cautioned there was something fundamentally un-Republican about kneecapping businesses over their social …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud

LA Times  

In this Jan. 9, 2019, photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida. “When you listen to Ron DeSantis, it’s righteous indignation: ‘Here’s why you’re wrong and here’s why I’m right,’ ” said Florida Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, a …

Trump says he has 'very good' relationship with Florida Governor DeSantis amid reports of rivalry
2 years, 11 months ago

Trump says he has 'very good' relationship with Florida Governor DeSantis amid reports of rivalry

Daily Mail  

Former President Donald Trump hit back at reports of a bitter rift with Republican Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, insisting they had a good relationship. 'Well, I have a very good relationship with Governor DeSantis,' said Trump on a conference with a small number of reporters when asked about the issue. He did not say whether DeSantis was …

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