Vance and Rubio Senate replacements could create headaches for Trump: analyst
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Vance and Rubio Senate replacements could create headaches for Trump: analyst

Raw Story  

Vance stepping down from his Senate seat representing Ohio to become Donald Trump's vice president, and Sen. Marco Rubio also leaving his seat to become the new secretary of state, who will replace them in the Senate could dictate how easily the president-elect can get a GOP-majority Senate with a slim margin to back his every move. And we’re already getting a sense of which GOP senators could be thorns in Trump’s side," adding that leads to the question of whether the two governors will ".choose picks that enable Trump or maybe provide some more potential checks on him." Having written that, Blake elaborated, "Beyond Lara Trump, there aren’t any real obvious contenders that could be prominent Trump skeptics. Jeanette Núñez, state Attorney General Ashley Moody, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and former state House speakers Paul Renner and Jose Oliva."

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Lara Trump Withdraws from Florida Senate Race
1 day, 13 hours ago

Lara Trump Withdraws from Florida Senate Race

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday that she is removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator -- ending speculation that she could replace Republican Senator Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration's secretary of state. "After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I …

Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator
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1 day, 16 hours ago

Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said Saturday that she’s removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator — ending speculation that she could replace Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration’s secretary of state. “After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have …

Lara Trump removes herself from Florida Senate sweepstakes
2 days, 17 hours ago

Lara Trump removes herself from Florida Senate sweepstakes

Politico  

Florida’s Senate seat will be up for grabs because Sen. Marco Rubio is stepping down early next year to become Trump’s secretary of state. DeSantis said in late November that he planned to make a decision on Rubio’s replacement early next year and promised to do “extensive vetting and candidate interviews” before he made a decision. President-elect Trump said this …

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference
1 week ago

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump, in his first news conference since his victory, downplayed concerns that his administration would revoke the polio vaccine’s authorization, suggested he could pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and said he will press Ukraine and Russia to end their war. We’re going to find out a lot.” But he also described Kennedy — the …

Trump is 'shaping Florida’s congressional delegation in his own image': report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump is 'shaping Florida’s congressional delegation in his own image': report

Raw Story  

President-Elect Donald Trump has endorsed two Florida officials even ahead of their official congressional bids, according to Politico. Per the report, the MAGA endorsements for Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Randy Fine for the House "are widely considered to be the coveted golden ticket to getting elected in Districts 1 and 6, respectively, given their deep-red …

Florida has new legislative leaders. Is a split with Ron DeSantis next?
1 month ago

Florida has new legislative leaders. Is a split with Ron DeSantis next?

Politico  

Albritton, a Wauchula Republican, for his part voiced opposition to the idea of changing Florida law to allow the open carry of firearms, despite DeSantis saying he was open to it a few weeks ago on a radio show. Perez criticized the level of spending that has occurred under the GOP — including DeSantis, even though he did not mention …

DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January
1 month ago

DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. With Florida’s senior Sen. Marco Rubio tapped to be President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state, it’s up to the governor to appoint his replacement, should Rubio be confirmed by his colleagues in the Senate. “Florida deserves a Senator who …

As Trump Picks Florida Men For Top Jobs, Political Possibilities Open Up In Sunshine State
1 month, 1 week ago

As Trump Picks Florida Men For Top Jobs, Political Possibilities Open Up In Sunshine State

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him. With Sen. Marco Rubio tapped to be the next secretary of state, Rep. Matt Gaetz nominated to be attorney general, and Rep. …

As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State
1 month, 1 week ago

As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him. I think, you know, given where we are, I think me quarterbacking the Sunshine State is probably how I make the biggest difference.” Other possible …

Lara Trump says she would 'love' to be a Senator in response to speculation she could replace Marco Rubio in Florida
1 month, 1 week ago

Lara Trump says she would 'love' to be a Senator in response to speculation she could replace Marco Rubio in Florida

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump daughter-in-law Lara Trump says she would 'love' to serve in the Senate after her name got floated for the powerful appointment to succeed Marco Rubio, who is Trump's choice to be the next secretary of state. ''Likewise, if I am able to serve, I would love to serve the people of Florida,' said Donald Trump daughter in law …

"I would love to serve": Lara Trump beams over possible appointment to Senate seat
1 month, 1 week ago

"I would love to serve": Lara Trump beams over possible appointment to Senate seat

Salon  

Lara Trump is ready and willing to join the U.S. Senate if called, she told Fox News’s Sean Hannity on Wednesday. The co-chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law to Donald Trump has been floated by Florida Sen. Rick Scott as a potential replacement for Sen. Marco Rubio following his nomination earlier this week to serve as Donald Trump’s …

'More powerful by the minute': Trump reportedly handing gift to old foe with Cabinet picks
1 month, 1 week ago

'More powerful by the minute': Trump reportedly handing gift to old foe with Cabinet picks

Raw Story  

With Donald Trump appointing Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser — and possibly appointing Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be tasked with selecting replacements. Ron DeSantis’ obituary following the presidential election is an idiot," Florida GOP consultant Anthony Pedicini told Politico. Jeanette Nuñez, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, former Florida House Speaker …

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of State
1 month, 1 week ago

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of State

LA Times  

Marco Rubio, the combative and hawkish Republican senator from Florida, officially became President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of State on Wednesday. “He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. If confirmed, Rubio would …

These 5 election deniers now control state voting systems
1 year, 10 months ago

These 5 election deniers now control state voting systems

Raw Story  

Americans concerned about the health of democracy breathed a sigh of relief when a pack of election deniers in 2022 lost their attempts to control voting in key battleground states – making it unlikely that a rogue state election official could subvert the 2024 presidential election. Johnson disputes the denier label, but asked by South Dakota Searchlight during the campaign …

US midterms: The 10 key races that will decide fate of the Senate
2 years, 2 months ago

US midterms: The 10 key races that will decide fate of the Senate

Al Jazeera  

With 35 Senate seats up for grabs, Republicans are pushing to regain control of the chamber to frustrate Biden’s agenda. Nevada Catherine Cortez Masto v Adam Laxalt In Nevada, the state’s former Attorney General Adam Laxalt is trying to unseat Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and polls show them in a close race. Laxalt has focused on inflation, which he …

Gov. DeSantis taps state lawmaker as new secretary of state
2 years, 7 months ago

Gov. DeSantis taps state lawmaker as new secretary of state

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday appointed state Republican Rep. Cord Byrd as the new secretary of state, following the resignation of Laurel M. Lee. In a statement, DeSantis, a Republican, called Byrd a “staunch advocate for election security, public integrity, the fight against big tech censorship and the de-platforming of political candidates.” “Cord Byrd has been …

House Latest: GOP’s Hinson ousts US Rep. Finkenauer in Iowa
4 years, 1 month ago

House Latest: GOP’s Hinson ousts US Rep. Finkenauer in Iowa

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the 2020 House races : 10:50 a.m. Republican state Rep. Ashley Hinson has defeated Democratic incumbent Abby Finkenauer to win a northeastern Iowa congressional seat. — Presidency hinges on tight races in battleground states ___ HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON: 9:55 a.m. Republican Lauren Boebert has won the Colorado House seat held by five-term …

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