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, said that DeSantis’ struggles in his presidential campaign will result in the Legislature “regrasping their power.” “The House speaker and Senate president will become more powerful than they have over the last few years because they’re not going to play the governor’s game as much,” he said. Credit: Florida House of Representatives “In the last few years, people thinking that DeSantis was going to become president — they were all jockeying for their own futures, and now that it doesn’t look so promising I think that you’re going to see them really retain power, and it will be a very different type of Legislature, even though they’re still in the supermajority.” Some Florida Republican lawmakers have already began distancing themselves from the governor as he has struggled against Trump, at least when it comes to supporting his presidential ambitions. I don’t know if that’s going to continue, but there’s nothing that happened that’s going to give the governor any additional leverage.” The 2023 legislative session saw a flood of conservative legislative proposals get signed into law, including a six-week abortion ban, the anti-immigration measure, as well as bills lowering the threshold for imposing the death penalty and making it illegal for state and local investment funds to consider the environmental, social, and governance stances that companies’ support.

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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 …

Trump 2.0: Florida Gov DeSantis in race for defence job as Hegseth faces sexual assault allegation
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Some Trump allies chafe at potential DeSantis appointment
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Some Trump allies chafe at potential DeSantis appointment

Politico  

During the primary, DeSantis suggested that Trump no longer had the energy to lead the country. He said he “didn’t know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star,” undercut Trump’s false claims he won the 2020 election, and said the “presidency is not a job for someone pushing 80.” And people close to Trump do not forget …

Bad blood: All the times Trump and DeSantis clashed
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bad blood: All the times Trump and DeSantis clashed

Politico  

Trump taunts DeSantis The president-elect has gone after DeSantis with surface-level insults on several occasions, from nicknaming him “Ron DeSanctimonious” and “sad little man” to suggesting that he ate pudding with his fingers and wears boot lifts — both of which the governor denied. When DeSantis announced his presidential run in May 2023 with a glitchy Twitter Spaces session with …

Trump’s transition was supposed to be a show of force. What happened?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump’s transition was supposed to be a show of force. What happened?

Politico  

On Tuesday, Chad Chronister, Trump’s choice for DEA administrator, abruptly withdrew from consideration just days after being announced, saying in a post on X he made the decision “as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in,” without citing a specific reason. Chronister, a county sheriff in Florida, had drawn criticism from some conservatives over his actions during the …

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 …

Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress
1 month ago

Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress

Al Jazeera  

Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel’s killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect’s support. Trump said in a social media post on Sunday that if State Senator Randy Fine decides to seek a congressional seat in Florida, the state lawmaker would have his “Complete and Total Endorsement”. “Trump’s endorsement signals a deepening alignment with the violent, fascist elements …

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 …

Florida Playbook
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida Playbook

Politico  

Florida Man wins the presidency Presented by Donald Trump is at his election night watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. CAMPAIGN MODE KEY AMENDMENT RESULTS AMENDMENT 1 — “Florida rejects proposal to make school board races partisan,” reports POLITICO’s Andrew Atterbury. This idea, while backed by Republicans, received little to no attention from the …

Republicans find god’s plans in Trump’s escape
5 months ago

Republicans find god’s plans in Trump’s escape

The Hindu  

Analysis Leaders, including many former critics and challengers, rallied behind Donald Trump on the second day of the Republican National Convention, several of them attributing to god his escape from an assassination attempt on July 13. “I saw President Trump, a dear friend escape death by mere inches, and my thoughts immediately turned to the book of Isaiah.That says no …

GOP’s 'extremist agenda' could put Florida in play for Biden — and sink Trump: analysis
5 months, 4 weeks ago

GOP’s 'extremist agenda' could put Florida in play for Biden — and sink Trump: analysis

Raw Story  

The 2022 midterms turned out to be much better for Democrats than expected, with Democratic candidates enjoying victories in key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona and Wisconsin. Ron DeSantis' landslide 19-percent reelection victory, many pundits argued that Florida wouldn't be part of President Joe Biden's path to reelection in 2024 — that while Biden could win Georgia and …

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 …

Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington’s problems
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington’s problems

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On the heels of a failed presidential bid, Republican Florida Gov. Less than two weeks after suspending his presidential campaign and less than halfway through the annual 60-day legislative session, DeSantis held a news conference Monday with cheering supporters to say he wants state lawmakers to seek U.S. constitutional amendments to create term limits for Congress and …

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 …

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 says Florida GOP chair should resign amid rape allegation
1 year ago

DeSantis says Florida GOP chair should resign amid rape allegation

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler should resign while police investigate a rape allegation against him. “He’s innocent till proven guilty, but we just can’t have a party chair that is under that type of scrutiny,” DeSantis told reporters Tuesday night after appearing with California Gov. “The mission is more important.” DeSantis …

4 takeaways from the Newsom-DeSantis debate on Fox News
1 year ago

4 takeaways from the Newsom-DeSantis debate on Fox News

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. California has “failed because of his leftist ideology,” DeSantis said of Newsom, whom he called a “slick politician.” “There’s one thing. “Intimidating and humiliating people, that’s your calling.” San Francisco takes a beating as a ‘template’ for Democrats’ America San Francisco, a city of great views and some of the world’s best restaurants, has long …

‘A brilliant move’: How the Newsom-DeSantis debate offers major upsides for the governors
1 year ago

‘A brilliant move’: How the Newsom-DeSantis debate offers major upsides for the governors

LA Times  

Los Angeles Times reporter Taryn Luna and Tampa Bay Times reporter Emily Mahoney sat down to discuss the surprising similarities between California Gov. “It’s kind of a brilliant move on both Newsom and DeSantis’ part.” The long-awaited showdown on Fox News gives DeSantis, the governor of Florida, an opportunity to lift his fading presidential campaign. “In a worst case scenario, …

Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn’t happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be first
1 year, 1 month ago

Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn’t happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be first

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida governor wins reelection by record numbers and later finds himself running as a party conservative in a crowded presidential primary. Bush would have been the third member of his family to become president, and Trump’s nickname of “Low Energy Jeb” seemed to stick at a time when voters were in no mood for an establishment …

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, AP sources say
1 year, 1 month ago

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, AP sources say

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to endorse Ron DeSantis for president, giving the Florida governor’s 2024 campaign a boost as he struggles to show progress against Donald Trump in the Republican primary, two people familiar with the matter said Sunday. Reynolds had introduced DeSantis at political events in Iowa and appeared with Florida first lady Casey …

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 …

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 …

Trumpworld goes for blood after Ron DeSantis ‘listless vessels’ comment
1 year, 4 months ago

Trumpworld goes for blood after Ron DeSantis ‘listless vessels’ comment

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. A press release was issued, with the subject line “The Dishonest Media Refuses to …

DeSantis vs. Trump: Campaign advisers criticize the Florida governor’s 2024 race.
54 years, 11 months ago

DeSantis vs. Trump: Campaign advisers criticize the Florida governor’s 2024 race.

Slate  

Ron DeSantis’ gentle slide from “serious presidential contender” toward “guy who might end up competing with Doug Burgum to avoid polling at 0 percent” has become less gentle in recent weeks. What could DeSantis say to Republican voters about Trump’s weaknesses as a candidate that would persuade them to leave him behind in the dustbin of history or the dustbin …

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 – …

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.
54 years, 11 months 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 …

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.
1 year, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.

Slate  

Two indictments in—and with one on the way—Donald Trump is watching his legal troubles, and legal fees, pile up. At the start of 2023, DeSantis had somehow outspent Trump, his $16.7 million in legal fees outpacing the $16 million in legal fees paid out by Trump’s super PAC. As Politico recently marveled, Ron DeSantis’ “seeming never-ending torrent of lawsuits keeps …

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