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 higher-than-expected budget. “I chose a side very early on, very much knowing the risks, very much knowing what could have happened,” GOP Rep. Juan Carlos Porras told Politico. “If the governor wants to play politics based on his losing presidential race and hurt a lot of our residents, I don’t think that’s the way you come back and make alliances,” he said. He’s not really hurting me, per se,” GOP state Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez said.

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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, …

Republicans find god’s plans in Trump’s escape
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Florida’s DeSantis cuts $1B to bring state budget to $116.5B, slightly less than the current plan
6 months, 1 week ago

Florida’s DeSantis cuts $1B to bring state budget to $116.5B, slightly less than the current plan

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Overall, the state spending plan is slightly lower than the current budget and provides 3% raises for state employees and sets aside $1.5 billion that has to be used for teacher raises. “All in all, I think that this is a budget that shows it can be done,” DeSantis said, saying that the state will …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

‘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 …

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 …

Can Ron DeSantis' anti-corporate stance bring a dramatic shift in Republican politics despite his low ratings?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Ron DeSantis' anti-corporate stance bring a dramatic shift in Republican politics despite his low ratings?

Hindustan Times  

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making headlines with his unyielding stance against corporate America over cultural and political issues. Despite trailing behind Republican front-runner Donald Trump in the polls, DeSantis remains undeterred in his crusade against so-called "woke" corporations, a move that has both won him support from working-class and rural voters while …

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 …

Florida Governor DeSantis raises $20 million to kickstart 2024 presidential run
1 year, 5 months ago

Florida Governor DeSantis raises $20 million to kickstart 2024 presidential run

India Today  

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the second quarter of the year, his campaign said on Thursday, a sign that the Florida governor's challenge to former President Donald Trump remains viable despite recent struggles. By comparison, Trump's main fundraising committee took in about $35 million in the second quarter even as the former president's legal troubles mounted, …

Florida man Ron DeSantis has no juice
1 year, 5 months ago

Florida man Ron DeSantis has no juice

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In late April, Mr DeSantis polled …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out endorsements from 15 South Carolina lawmakers on Thursday, hoping their support for his Republican presidential campaign will help him make his case to voters in the first-in-the-South primary state. Earlier this month, state GOP leaders set Feb. 24 as the date of South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary, which still needs approval …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ approval rating falls after 2024 presidential bid announcement, Trump surges
1 year, 6 months ago

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ approval rating falls after 2024 presidential bid announcement, Trump surges

Hindustan Times  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ approval rating has fallen significantly two weeks after he announced his 2024 presidential bid. To compare the numbers from early December last year, DeSantis’ approval and disapproval rating was tied at 47 percent then. And we feel it in our bones.” DeSantis addressed his listeners, insisting that the country is going in the wrong direction under …

‘Ridiculous!’ Florida governor Ron DeSantis slams Trump's COVID lockdown criticisms amid GOP presidential candidate race
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ridiculous!’ Florida governor Ron DeSantis slams Trump's COVID lockdown criticisms amid GOP presidential candidate race

Hindustan Times  

In an electrifying display of ambition and defiance, Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, has officially launched his bid to become the Republican candidate for the United States presidency. Stepping into the ring alongside prominent figures such as Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Asa Hutchinson, DeSantis wasted no time in challenging the former president, Donald Trump, and proclaiming …

Ron DeSantis wants to "make America Florida": That's a dire threat
1 year, 6 months ago

Ron DeSantis wants to "make America Florida": That's a dire threat

Salon  

Ron DeSantis has turned Florida into a laboratory for fascist cruelty and authoritarian oppression. As an acerbic statement from the Lincoln Project directed at DeSantis put it, he is "going to get absolutely destroyed": Your awkwardness, disdain for people, and general disgust with the process, won't help while you're shaking countless hands in distant diners or standing in the middle …

Can Ron DeSantis beat Donald Trump? These Florida political veterans aren’t so sure
1 year, 6 months ago

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

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. A Republican media strategist who worked on Mr …

Trump and DeSantis’ rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 6 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, 6 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Ron DeSantis US presidential bid announcement marred by Twitter glitches
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis US presidential bid announcement marred by Twitter glitches

Hindustan Times  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis's long-awaited entry into the 2024 presidential campaign descended into a fiasco on Wednesday as the opening of the live Twitter event intended to announce his candidacy was derailed by glitches. Read here: Ron DeSantis launches Presidential bid with Elon Musk : 5 key takeaways DeSantis finally began speaking after almost half an hour of confusion and …

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 …

Ron DeSantis to launch White House bid. Why Elon Musk is happy
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis to launch White House bid. Why Elon Musk is happy

Hindustan Times  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. "I will be interviewing Ron DeSantis and he has quite an announcement to make," Elon Musk confirmed saying that the talk will be unscripted, with "real time questions and answers." With this, Ron DeSantis is set to compete with Republican frontrunner and former US …

In the US election, will Ron DeSantis ‘Make America Florida’?
1 year, 7 months ago

In the US election, will Ron DeSantis ‘Make America Florida’?

Al Jazeera  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has promised to bring the blueprint of the state to a national scale. The battle for the 2024 US election is heating up – and the biggest challenger to former president Donald Trump seems to be Ron DeSantis. He gained national notice when he lifted COVID-19 regulations earlier than most other US states. In this episode: …

"DeSantis just cost Florida $1 billion": Disney yanks massive project and 2,000 jobs amid GOP feud
1 year, 7 months ago

"DeSantis just cost Florida $1 billion": Disney yanks massive project and 2,000 jobs amid GOP feud

Salon  

The Walt Disney Co. said on Thursday that it is canceling its plans to develop a new campus in central Florida and relocate over 2,000 staffers to work in technology, product development and finance, according to The Associated Press. Disney filed a lawsuit against DeSantis alleging that he conducted a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" and asking a federal judge …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to formally enter 2024 US presidential election next week
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to formally enter 2024 US presidential election next week

Firstpost  

According to two sources familiar with the decision, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis will formally enter the 2024 US presidential election next week, becoming Donald Trump’s main competitor for the Republican nomination and shaking up a mainly one-sided fight. Former US President Trump has in recent weeks stepped up his political attacks on the Florida governor and maintains a commanding …

'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 …

Florida Governor DeSantis unveils hardline immigration package
1 year, 7 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 …

Trump posts fresh attack on DeSantis while insisting ‘I couldn’t care less’ if Florida governor runs against him
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump posts fresh attack on DeSantis while insisting ‘I couldn’t care less’ if Florida governor runs against him

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. Read our privacy policy Former President Donald Trump continued his contradictory campaign of attacks …

Bill allows DeSantis to run for president while governor
1 year, 7 months ago

Bill allows DeSantis to run for president while governor

Associated Press  

Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final approval Friday in by the GOP-dominated state Legislature. The measure, attached to a much broader elections bill, would carve out an exemption to Florida law requiring anyone seeking office to resign from one they already …

Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor
1 year, 7 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 …

Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a House bill that Republican state legislators passed Friday on a 76-34 vote along party lines. Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final approval Friday by the GOP-dominated state Legislature. “This isn’t just for our governor,” …

Donald Trump's rival Ron DeSantis vows to block former president's extradition
1 year, 8 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 …

Barely begun, 2024 Republican presidential nomination boils down to Donald Trump vs Ron DeSantis
1 year, 8 months ago

Barely begun, 2024 Republican presidential nomination boils down to Donald Trump vs Ron DeSantis

Firstpost  

Miami, United States: It is still almost 300 days until the first ballot is cast but the fog is already lifting in the battle for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination – leaving two men standing. The combative governor’s crusade against the “woke” left-wing ideology he sees as infecting schools and other public institutions has made him a major player in …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes California pilgrimage to woo influential Republicans
1 year, 9 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes California pilgrimage to woo influential Republicans

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, seen speaking in Tampa in 2022, is heading to Southern California this weekend before an anticipated presidential campaign. However, they said it was the biggest event in the county party’s history, a notable feat in a historically conservative stronghold that then-President Reagan described in 1988 as “where the good Republicans go before they die.” Fred Whitaker, the chair …

GOP grumbling that DeSantis has 'overstepped' in his 'anti-woke' crusade: report
1 year, 10 months ago

GOP grumbling that DeSantis has 'overstepped' in his 'anti-woke' crusade: report

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis is coming off his resounding re-election with buzz from Republican strategists that he could be an alternative to former President Donald Trump in 2024 — a possibility he is teasing, but has not yet formally declared. But even now, reported Steve Contorno for CNN, some Republicans, including his own allies, are worried that DeSantis' crusade against "wokeness", including …

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 …

‘Ron Would Not Become Florida Governor if it Wasn’t for Me’: Trump Calls DeSantis ‘Disloyal’
1 year, 10 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 …

Florida columnist issues dire warning to Ron DeSantis
1 year, 11 months 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 …

DeSantis 2024 prospects prompt Fla. lawmakers to review law
2 years ago

DeSantis 2024 prospects prompt Fla. lawmakers to review law

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Florida Gov. “Under current law, DeSantis cannot run for president before first resigning as a governor.” But given the Republican majorities in the Legislature, the law isn’t expected to pose a significant hurdle. “There is too much ambiguity,” said Jon McGowan, an attorney that specializes in business and state government law, adding that it is not clear if …

How Ron DeSantis could bribe Trump into backing him if he won the GOP nomination: analysis
2 years ago

How Ron DeSantis could bribe Trump into backing him if he won the GOP nomination: analysis

Raw Story  

According to a column by longtime political observer Jonathan Chait, it would be in Donald Trump's best interests to make peace --and work out a deal -- with Gov. "I have seen commentators treat it as something like a certainty that would doom a Ron DeSantis or any other non-Trump alternative," Chait wrote. "DeSantis could offer Trump legal protection — …

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. …

Ron DeSantis SUSPENDS 'Soros-funded' Democratic Florida prosecutor
2 years, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis SUSPENDS 'Soros-funded' Democratic Florida prosecutor

Daily Mail  

His press secretary Christina Pushaw teased a 'major announcement' coming on Thursday morning the night before After his suspension Warren dismissed DeSantis as an 'aspiring presidential candidate who has shown time and time again he feels accountable to no one.' Warren beat a Republican incumbent for his office in 2016 in a campaign that the New York Times reported was …

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 …

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