Florida Gov. DeSantis picks up backing from 15 South Carolina lawmakers as he makes campaign swing
1 year, 6 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis picks up backing from 15 South Carolina lawmakers as he makes campaign swing

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ron DeSantis is rolling out endorsements from 15 South Carolina lawmakers, hoping their support for his Republican presidential campaign will help him make his case to voters in the first-in-the-South primary state. The endorsements, shared first on Thursday with The Associated Press ahead of DeSantis' town hall in North Augusta, come from 11 state House members and four state senators from across the state, with a heavy concentration in South Carolina's conservative Upstate. Last week, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina heralded endorsements from more than 140 current and former elected officials in his home state, including more than two dozen state lawmakers. "But the days of direct political capital transfers — from elected officials to candidates — seem to have passed, and the number of early primary state voters you meet face to face and ask for votes matters the most.” According to his campaign, DeSantis also has backing from more than three-dozen state lawmakers in Iowa and 50 in New Hampshire, as well as dozens more in Michigan, Oklahoma and his home state of Florida.

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'Far from clear' DeSantis will give in to Trump appointment demand: NYT
1 week, 2 days ago

'Far from clear' DeSantis will give in to Trump appointment demand: NYT

Raw Story  

With the appointment of Sen. Marco Rubio to be Donald Trump's secretary of state, one of the two seats representing Florida in the closely divided Senate is open and it is up to Gov. According to a report from the Washington Post, Trump has pushed DeSantis to tap Lara Trump, the incoming president's daughter-in-law, for the seat but the Florida …

'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report

Raw Story  

With both multiple outlets reporting that Donald Trump is in serious talks with Gov. According to the Journal, "DeSantis, who served as a Navy lawyer in Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, was on an earlier list of potential defense-secretary candidates that transition officials presented to the president. Early Wednesday morning, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reported that the …

Trump 2.0: Florida Gov DeSantis in race for defence job as Hegseth faces sexual assault allegation
2 weeks, 6 days 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
54 years, 11 months 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 considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter
3 weeks ago

Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter

Politico  

Bringing DeSantis into the Trump administration fold could help the governor’s political prospects given that he is term-limited and scheduled to leave office in early 2027 when it was anticipated he could run for president again. DeSantis, like Hegseth, may appeal to Trump’s stated goal of eliminating “woke” military officers from the Defense Department. DeSantis and Trump spoke Tuesday when …

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

Trump plays kingmaker over Florida’s House delegation
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump plays kingmaker over Florida’s House delegation

Politico  

Trump won Florida by 13 points this month and has been picking politicians from his adopted home state to fill out his Cabinet. Fine would run in House District 6 to replace Rep. Mike Waltz, who Trump tapped to be national security adviser, while Patronis would run in House District 1, which was former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s seat before he …

Florida’s takeover of the GOP is about to transform Washington
1 month ago

Florida’s takeover of the GOP is about to transform Washington

Politico  

“Sure, they’re close to home, but Trump has known all of these people for years and they have gained his trust,” POLITICO reporter Meridith McGraw said. To get a sense of what’s next, POLITICO convened four reporters who have covered Trump’s political orbit, both in Florida and in Washington. Our Panelists Gary Fineout Politics reporter, POLITICO Mia McCarthy Politics reporter, …

Florida’s new state lawmakers may test DeSantis’ influence in final years of his term
1 month ago

Florida’s new state lawmakers may test DeSantis’ influence in final years of his term

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s upcoming legislative session could test Republican Gov. Florida’s incoming legislative leaders formally took their oaths of office Tuesday, ceremonially marking the start of the final two years of DeSantis’ second term at the helm of unified GOP control. In his opening speech to state lawmakers on Tuesday in Tallahassee, incoming Florida Senate President Ben Albritton applauded …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

Trump just endorsed this Virginia congressional candidate whose social media isn’t so MAGA
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump just endorsed this Virginia congressional candidate whose social media isn’t so MAGA

Raw Story  

Congressional candidate John McGuire of Virginia received Donald Trump’s endorsement Monday in a closely-watched Republican primary campaign against incumbent Rep. Bob Good, chairman of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus. McGuire wrote that “I’m not at all happy with the 2020 election results,” but he praised Kamala Harris for becoming the first female vice president. pic.twitter.com/f3ojS0bYFD — John McGuire May 28, 2024 …

Trump, DeSantis bury the hatchet at 'great meeting', discuss fundraising
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Trump calls on GOP to boot Florida member of Congress who supported DeSantis
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump calls on GOP to boot Florida member of Congress who supported DeSantis

Raw Story  

The lone Florida Congress member who endorsed Gov. Rep. Laurel Lee, who won her election in a safe red district, also resisted calls from Trump-supporting lawmakers to do an audit of Florida's 2020 election result when she served as the state's top election official under DeSantis. “Any great MAGA Republicans looking to run against Laurel Lee in Florida’s 15th Congressional …

Pro-Trump Florida lawmakers fear vindictive governor will slash their projects from budget
9 months, 1 week ago

Pro-Trump Florida lawmakers fear vindictive governor will slash their projects from budget

Raw Story  

More than a dozen Florida lawmakers who favored Donald Trump over Gov. “I would like to believe that the governor is going to do the best thing for the citizens of our state no matter what.” One signal that's making some pro-Trump lawmakers nervous is DeSantis' comments saying there’s “a little trimming to be done” in regards to the state's …

Donald Trump considering DeSantis, Ramaswamy, Noem, Gabbard as VP
10 months ago

Donald Trump considering DeSantis, Ramaswamy, Noem, Gabbard as VP

Daily Mail  

Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that six Republicans are on his shortlist for a potential running mate and vice president at a town hall on Monday. In his first hint at who could be his Vice President if he wins the election in November, Trump's list included two former opponents and an ex-Democrat. Hogan Gidley, a former Trump White …

Ron DeSantis Vows To Veto Florida Bill That Would Help Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis Vows To Veto Florida Bill That Would Help Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday indicated he would veto a bill that would give up to $5 million in taxpayer money to Donald Trump to help pay his extensive legal fees. DeSantis, who ended a bitter campaign against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination on Sunday, shared a story about the bill on X, along with …

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

Will Ron Desantis be Trump's running mate? Donald Trump responds
11 months ago

Will Ron Desantis be Trump's running mate? Donald Trump responds

Hindustan Times  

After Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump stated that it is “highly unlikely" Florida Governor will be his 2024 vice presidential pick or even part of his administration. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former US President Donald Trump DeSantis' exit from the presidential race prompted speculation that Trump could pick him as his 2024 running …

Trump celebrates DeSantis' decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign
11 months ago

Trump celebrates DeSantis' decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign

Hindustan Times  

ROCHESTER, N.H. — Donald Trump set aside months of criticism and mockery of Ron DeSantis on Sunday night, celebrating his onetime Republican rival as his newest supporter after the Florida governor ended his presidential campaign and endorsed the former president. Nonetheless, it was notable at Sunday's rally in New Hampshire to see Trump praise DeSantis without calling him “DeSantimonious” or …

Trump celebrates DeSantis’ decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign
11 months ago

Trump celebrates DeSantis’ decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

ROCHESTER, N.H. — Donald Trump set aside months of criticism and mockery of Ron DeSantis on Sunday night, celebrating his onetime Republican rival as his newest supporter after the Florida governor ended his presidential campaign and endorsed the former president. Nonetheless, it was notable at Sunday’s rally in New Hampshire to see Trump praise DeSantis without calling him “DeSantimonious” or …

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire, endorses Donald Trump

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once the leading Republican rival to Donald Trump, ended his election campaign on Sunday and threw his support behind the former president. DeSantis's withdrawal, after months of weakening support, leaves only low-polling Nikki Haley standing between Trump and nomination as the Republican Party's candidate for the US presidential election in November. "It's clear to me …

Ron DeSantis drops out of White House race; endorses Donald Trump despite 'disagreements'
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis drops out of White House race; endorses Donald Trump despite 'disagreements'

Hindustan Times  

Washington DC, January 22 : In a major development ahead of the US presidential polls, Florida Governor and GOP leader Ron DeSantis dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed rival and former President Donald Trump, CNN reported. The Florida Governor also endorsed Donald Trump, stating that despite his 'disagreements', the majority of Republican primary voters want to give him …

It's Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley now as Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid
11 months ago

It's Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley now as Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid

Hindustan Times  

Another one bites the dust. Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the US presidential campaign and endorsed former US president Donald Trump, DeSantis announced in a video posted to his X account on January 21, 2024. “It's clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Drops Out Of Presidential Race
11 months 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 …

Ron DeSantis suspends 2024 presidential campaign — endorses Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis suspends 2024 presidential campaign — endorses Trump

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis announced that he is suspending his 2024 presidential campaign. Going into New Hampshire, DeSantis was running a distant third place in the Granite State, and scoring such low numbers that it gave his presidential campaign little momentum heading into upcoming primary and caucus contests such as Nevada and South Carolina. In a tweet announcing he was quitting, DeSantis …

Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late
11 months ago

Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late

LA Times  

There was a moment when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seemed like the Republican Party’s best bet to move on from Donald Trump. During a CNN-produced town hall event Tuesday, DeSantis said, “If Donald Trump is the nominee, the election will revolve around all these legal issues, his trials, perhaps convictions if he goes to trials and loses there, and about …

Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid days before New Hampshire primary, endorses Trump
11 months ago

Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid days before New Hampshire primary, endorses Trump

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, shown last February, said in a video posted Sunday that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” Florida Gov. He endorsed Trump, saying in a video posted to social media that it was now clear that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” DeSantis said he …

DeSantis gets a warm welcome in South Carolina, but even some supporters think he can’t beat Trump
11 months ago

DeSantis gets a warm welcome in South Carolina, but even some supporters think he can’t beat Trump

Associated Press  

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Ron DeSantis on Saturday tried to frame his White House campaign as the one that can top GOP front-runner Donald Trump and Nikki Haley in pivotal South Carolina, but some who came out to see him in this coastal tourist mecca said they felt the state was likely to go the former president’s way in next …

It's Haley vs Trump in New Hampshire as DeSantis withdraws from next primary
11 months ago

It's Haley vs Trump in New Hampshire as DeSantis withdraws from next primary

India Today  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signalled that he would largely bypass the New Hampshire primary next week and instead would focus on South Carolina where the Republican presidential primary is scheduled for February 24. The move makes it a direct contest between former president Donald Trump and Indian American Nikki Haley for the crucial Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire …

New Hampshire primary: Ron DeSantis' bold new strategy is for Trump to win. Wait, what?
54 years, 11 months ago

New Hampshire primary: Ron DeSantis' bold new strategy is for Trump to win. Wait, what?

Slate  

Ron DeSantis did just well enough in Iowa to keep his presidential campaign going, the poor guy. Whereas a distant third-place finish could’ve sent him packing to Florida, his distant second-place finish gives him an excuse to keep running on fumes through South Carolina. So by our calculations … Ron DeSantis’ plan to wrest the nomination from Donald Trump is …

How DeSantis’ struggles in presidential race could dim his clout with Florida Legislature
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How DeSantis’ struggles in presidential race could dim his clout with Florida Legislature

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis on the campaign trail, how much influence will he have on the 2024 session? “It’s not like you can expect to see a whole bunch of liberal stuff coming out of the Florida House and Senate anytime soon,” Binder said. ‘Governor’s game’ Lars Hafner, a political analyst and former Democrat who served 12 years in the Florida House, …

A timeline of Donald Trump’s rivalry with Ron DeSantis
1 year ago

A timeline of Donald Trump’s rivalry with Ron DeSantis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Particularly when you have a virus that disproportionately …

Head of Ron DeSantis Super PAC steps down following internal turmoil among the Florida governor's top allies - and after two strategists nearly got into a brawl
1 year, 1 month ago

Head of Ron DeSantis Super PAC steps down following internal turmoil among the Florida governor's top allies - and after two strategists nearly got into a brawl

Daily Mail  

The head of the Never Back Down super PAC that has been pushing Ron DeSantis' presidential candidacy resigned shortly before Thanksgiving in the latest sign of turmoil amid the candidate's poll challenges. Ron DeSantis is focusing on Iowa after receiving the endorsement of evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats 'Why don't you come over here and get it?' Amid the internal …

Ron DeSantis picks up 10 South Carolina endorsements from former backers of Tim Scott’s campaign
1 year, 1 month ago

Ron DeSantis picks up 10 South Carolina endorsements from former backers of Tim Scott’s campaign

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ron DeSantis has picked up 10 endorsements in South Carolina from former backers of Sen. Tim Scott’s presidential campaign, support the Florida governor is hoping can shore up his strength in the first-in-the-South primary state as the 2024 GOP field continues to consolidate. In a list shared Friday with The Associated Press before its public release, South …

Donald Trump targets rival Ron DeSantis with retort, 'He’s like a wounded falling bird'
1 year, 1 month ago

Donald Trump targets rival Ron DeSantis with retort, 'He’s like a wounded falling bird'

Hindustan Times  

Former President Donald Trump taunted his adversary, Ron DeSantis, on Saturday, labeling the Florida governor a "wounded falling bird" during a GOP event in their native state. … Now he’s like a wounded falling bird from the sky,” the former president said in a speech at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit. Amidst banners proclaiming "Florida is Trump Country," the …

Donald Trump’s strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past ‘nonsense’
1 year, 1 month ago

Donald Trump’s strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past ‘nonsense’

Associated Press  

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub rubber ducks that paid tribute to the former president. “We’re going to win the Florida primary for the third straight time, and we’re going to win the state by a landslide next November,” …

'It's about reversing the country's decline,' Florida Gov Ron DeSantis defends Palestinian student group ban
1 year, 1 month ago

'It's about reversing the country's decline,' Florida Gov Ron DeSantis defends Palestinian student group ban

Hindustan Times  

Ron DeSantis, who is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, defended his actions against radical pro-Palestinian student groups and his decision to stay in the race despite lagging behind Donald Trump in the polls. We have acted very, very swiftly and decisively.” While DeSantis acknowledged the political impact of Trump’s 91 criminal counts, he also said that “ultimately, it’s …

‘The chance of getting elected president……is as close to zero,’ Ron DeSantis slams Donald Trump’s legal woes
1 year, 3 months ago

‘The chance of getting elected president……is as close to zero,’ Ron DeSantis slams Donald Trump’s legal woes

Hindustan Times  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said it was unlikely Republican frontrunner Donald Trump could win the White House if he is convicted in his criminal trials, offering some of his most strident comments yet on the former president’s legal challenges. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis distances himself from Donald Trump amid criminal trials New York City, U.S., September 11, 2023. “There’s too …

In the pivotal South Carolina primary, GOP candidates search for path against Donald Trump
1 year, 3 months ago

In the pivotal South Carolina primary, GOP candidates search for path against Donald Trump

LA Times  

Sen. Tim Scott walks by Casey DeSantis, wife of GOP presidential rival and Florida Gov. Speaking at the Faith & Freedom BBQ last week in South Carolina’s upstate region — invited to speak not as a White House hopeful but as a sitting home state senator — Scott said his campaign was “focusing on restoring hope, creating opportunity and protecting …

DeSantis cancels SC campaign travel, returns to Florida facing tropical storm and shooting aftermath
1 year, 3 months ago

DeSantis cancels SC campaign travel, returns to Florida facing tropical storm and shooting aftermath

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Florida Gov. Asked at his Sunday news conference whether he would be in Florida this week, Ron DeSantis responded, “I’m here. “Perpetrating violence of this kind is unacceptable, and targeting people due to their race has no place in the state of Florida,” DeSantis said. In July, DeSantis faced criticism for his defense of new public school …

DeSantis leaves campaign trail and returns to Florida amid crises
1 year, 3 months ago

DeSantis leaves campaign trail and returns to Florida amid crises

CNN  

CNN — With a tropical storm intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s largest city reeling from a racially motivated attack that left three Black people dead, Gov. DeSantis spoke Sunday afternoon from the state’s emergency operations center in Tallahassee to brace Florida’s gulf coast for Tropical Storm Idalia, which could make landfall as a hurricane as early as …

DeSantis reports raising more than $1 million as Republicans hope for post-debate boosts
1 year, 3 months ago

DeSantis reports raising more than $1 million as Republicans hope for post-debate boosts

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. In a statement to The Associated Press, campaign manager James Uthmeier said that DeSantis “showed Wednesday night that he is a proven leader who will deliver results as president, and we are thrilled with the flood of support we have received since his debate victory.” DeSantis, who has been running …

Tim Scott will share the spotlight at massive South Carolina campaign event headlined by DeSantis
1 year, 4 months ago

Tim Scott will share the spotlight at massive South Carolina campaign event headlined by DeSantis

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Just a few days after the first GOP presidential debate of the 2024 cycle, two of the contenders will be hitting the same stage in front of the largest annual gathering of Republicans in early-voting South Carolina. In a state where success has historically been a catalyst for GOP presidential nominees, the South Carolina venue provides DeSantis …

Attorney suspended by DeSantis attacks governor: 'A smokescreen for a flailing and disastrous campaign'
1 year, 4 months ago

Attorney suspended by DeSantis attacks governor: 'A smokescreen for a flailing and disastrous campaign'

Raw Story  

Monique Worrell, the state attorney for Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit, lashed out at Florida Gov. While talking with reporters after the suspension, Worrell called DeSantis' actions an egregious abuse of power and wholly unjustified given her work as a state attorney. Worrell then linked DeSantis' move to his presidential campaign, which has undergone massive turnover in recent weeks as polls …

Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination
1 year, 4 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 …

Time is running out for DeSantis to prove he isn’t just Diet Trump
1 year, 4 months ago

Time is running out for DeSantis to prove he isn’t just Diet Trump

The Telegraph  

Ron DeSantis’s new campaign manager could prove to be the shot in the arm his ailing presidential bid needs. The Florida governor is flailing amid a media narrative that his campaign has failed to inspire the support of enough Republican primary voters ahead of the first public debate on August 23. Donald Trump remains streets ahead in the polls – …

DeSantis replaces his campaign manager as he resets his faltering 2024 presidential bid
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis replaces his campaign manager as he resets his faltering 2024 presidential bid

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager as the Florida governor resets his sluggish presidential campaign. DeSantis is bringing on James Uthmeier, his chief of staff from his state office, to serve as his campaign manager, replacing Generra Peck, who led DeSantis’ reelection campaign last year before jumping into the same role on his …

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