Ron DeSantis (R), who is running for re . When we have a governor that is trying to tell private businesses what they can and cannot do, again, go back to the dictatorships of Latin America, that's what they do there. I just got a booster. Florida Gov. "Culture war" measures targeted by Democrats include what DeSantis has dubbed the "Stop . It's almost like, if you're in the fighting ring, and you keep getting major blows to your head, you know, at some point you start bleeding and eventually they knock you out. Ron DeSantis, who spoke at CPAC last year, has two events scheduled in Texas . Shaffer is concerned about the damage Trump will do to the Republican party, and its presidential nominee, if he loses and goes down fighting. She polled its members and found that Trump had a slight edge in support. STEP INSIDE THE WEST WING: What's really happening in West Wing offices? So now we're dealing with this pandemic that's been one of the most deadly in over 100 years. Crist:Conventional wisdom says they have a short memory, and that once things get better, all if forgotten. [1][2][3], According to exit polls, DeSantis won 65% of White voters, 13% of Black voters, and 58% of Latinos; of the latter group, DeSantis won 69% of Cubans and 56% of Puerto Ricans. Republicans won the other statewide races by double digits; this is the first time since the end of Reconstruction that Democrats do not hold at least one of the statewide positions. Locked out of a trifecta of majority control in the state legislature and governorship since 1992, these three Democrats are vying to take back Tallahassee's corner office for the first time since 1998. But I want them to go through the primaries and I hope its not Trump. would have a hard time against DeSantis," said Gamarra . 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Graham, computer technician and candidate for, Crist kept his legislative endorsements going into the general election, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 00:23. It's like, double digits of different viruses that we vaccinate against. The same thing where, you know, Social Security for example. And we allowed the narrative and the rhetoric to control the airwaves. The new law has led groups to start looking at other states to send patients who are more than 15 weeks pregnant and seeking an abortion. Florida Gov. Crist, a member of congress, will face Republican Gov. Having done government consulting for seven years, I know the incoming leadership. The clash between Republican Florida Gov. Still, DeSantis won the 2018 gubernatorial race against Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, a Democrat, by only half a percentage point, or less than 34,000 votes. Ron DeSantis continued his commanding fundraising pace in the latest campaign reports filed on Friday. DeSantis, a major Trump ally who has been floated as a possible 2024 presidential candidate, has gained national attention for the lax restrictions he imposed in his state during the Covid-19 pandemic. Last week, Demings told Politico she's "seriously considering" running against either DeSantis or Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in 2022, and the Florida Democrat appeared to float a run with a . A YouGov poll in the days immediately after the midterms gave DeSantis a seven-point lead over Trump among Republican primary voters, including independents. Fried:He created a culture war when it came to COVID. Ron DeSantis, who has a stockpile of tens of millions of dollars. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images), Florida Gov. Standing against Trump made her vice-chair of the January 6 committee, an unlikely hero to liberals and, soon, an ex-congresswoman, having lost her primary. Crist held the role of governor . Fried, a former marijuana lobbyist, is the states only statewide-elected Democrat while Graham came in second behind Andrew Gillum in the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary. Then he took to Fox News to warn off DeSantis from running for the presidency, saying he could hurt himself very badly and threatening to tell you things about him that wont be very flattering. You know, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba. David Proudfoot, 44, of Kissimmee, is facing a grand theft charge and a charge of obstruction by false information, according to an arrest affidavit. Charlie Crist's pitch is easy to understand. They did overlook some of the issues. DeSantis Latest To Block All Local Covid-19 OrdersIncluding Mask Mandates. Gary Fineout's must-read briefing on what's hot, crazy or shady about politics in the Sunshine State. She viewed the prospect of Trump announcing another run for the presidency as he did in Florida on Tuesday evening with trepidation. He took the position which was the position of the very small minority of our state that he was not going to allow our businesses to require or ask that their consumers be vaccinated. Before that, he was a congressman representing Florida's 6th District for five years. It is not. I mean, we are more than a year away. Republican Florida governor Ron DeSantis celebrates onstage during his 2022 midterm elections night party in Tampa, Florida. But even though some people might look on DeSantis as establishment right now, I think he is coming out as his own type of Republican and really doesnt want to cavort with all of the establishment Republicans and do what they say.. Demings, a former Orlando police chief, is the favorite in the four-person primary. So, I mean look I am a mom first and foremost, with a daughter in public school. Dont miss out on the app you can rely on for the news you need, reimagined. -- Caller considers the possibility that Ron DeSantis doesn't run for president---Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membershipBecome a Patron: htt. I know the current leadership and there's also a very powerful tool, two powerful tools. As always, the people that are going to be impacted the most are the people that dont have the resources to be able to make this happen., For Florida women seeking an abortion, the rules are muddy and may be for a while, by Miami Heralds Ana Claudia Chacin, ALL APOLOGIES Florida city apologizes for saying a lot of people probably dont want to celebrate our nation, by NBC News Julianne McShane: A statement that questioned if July Fourth celebrations were appropriate in the wake of 'division, hate and unrest' across the country has prompted cheers, backlash and an apology from the city of Orlando, Florida. Where you are trying to punish businesses for trying to do what they feel is in their best interest to get their business back up and running after a very tough time dealing with this global pandemic. Topline. Ron] DeSantis in Florida with what he says is not the first ad of the 2024, or even the 2028, presidential race with the goal of trying to get Democrats to reclaim a sense of collective identity that could enable them to beat Trumpism in the long term. Since Gov. The committee, Friends of Ron DeSantis . Not advocating masking, not advocating social distancing, not advocating getting a vaccine, you know? erri Burl was an early member of Women for Trump. He reported raising $31 million through his campaign and PAC, according to the Miami Herald. Thats about DeSantis margin of victory over Gillum in 2018. I know how caucuses and primaries work. . He divided our state attacking our local schools and our local officials. DeSantis has become known for his battles over education, including how teachers talk to students about race, history and LGBTQ people. But is he even electable? asked one of his supporters. With 75,000 abortions performed in Florida in 2020, how DeSantis handles the issue could impact tens of thousands of women in Florida and his own political future. Some people are saying that they dont trust DeSantis because they think that he will cross into the establishment side. It's outrageous. You can unsubscribe at any time and can contact us here. Now that the dust has settled on the Democratic primary, Crist will face DeSantis in November. This is a sad moment for our state, and we grieve for the children who will now face living in unlicensed shelters or centers that dont provide adequate care needed for them to thrive, said Tawnya Brown, senior vice president of global, refugee and immigrant services at Bethany., THEY BALKED ON IT Florida spring protection rule is overdue and underwhelming, critics say, by Tampa Bay Times Zachary T. Sampson: Six years later, the state has taken little action on that point. Liberty Hub. Nov. 8, 2022; Several hours before polls opened on Tuesday for Election Day in Florida, former President Donald J. Trump warned the state's governor, Ron DeSantis, against mounting a challenge . It's the erosion of the Hispanic vote and the lack of defending what are outrageous attacks but nonetheless successful attacks in many instances, toward Democrats. Arguing that public schools should emphasize education rather than indoctrination, DeSantis also has prohibited the teaching of critical-race theory to Florida students. But local Republican leaders also say that Trump retains a substantial and virulently loyal following within the party that will fight to the last and could still decide the primaries. DeSantis was an unexpected winner in the 2018 GOP primary, running against better-known Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. And through the history of the United States, why we as Democrats have actually brought more people into the middle class, have had programs that have been long-standing and no politician would dare take them back. He lost a lot of political capital between November 2020 and January 6, and unnecessarily. That's what we currently have. Charlie Crist speaks to a crowd in St. Petersburg, Fla. after winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. DeSantis isn't mature enough to be governor or president. During the Delta surge, he went MIA. Florida Gov. ", "2022 Election: Live Analysis and Results", "Gubernatorial Races Were A Mixed Bag For Each Party", "Exit polls for Midterm Election Results 2022", "Vote with your feet: Post-pandemic Florida transplants twice as likely to be Rs as Ds", "Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing resistance to some of his biggest election-year plans from an unlikely source: His own Republican colleagues in the state Senate. He has developed national name recognition, with many in the GOP wondering whether he'll be the Trump successor to the MAGA movement. The abortion debate is politically explosive and, so far, DeSantis is proceeding with uncharacteristic caution, offering vague assurances to conservatives who want to see more abortion restrictions without committing to any specific policy changes that could galvanize his opponents as he seeks reelection., As dont say gay law takes effect, confusion reigns over classroom rules, by Orlando Sentinels Leslie Postal, FLORIDA MAN COMETH Trump eyes early 2024 announcement as Jan. scrutiny intensifies, by The New York Times Michael C. Bender, Reid J. Epstein and Maggie Haberman: Rather than humble [former President Donald] Trump, the developments have emboldened him to try to reassert himself as the head of the party, eclipse damaging headlines and steal attention from potential rivals, including Gov. Trump announced on Tuesday night that he was running for president in 2024. Newsom slams Floridas lost freedom, by Miami Heralds Omar Rodrguez Ortiz, Democrats praise Newsom ad urging Americans to move from DeSantis Florida, by Newsweeks Katherine Fung, With abortion outlawed in 13 states, including Texas, Gavin Newsom said businesses should reconsider setting up shop where their employees cant access the full scope of reproductive health care. Taddeo:I do have many differences with DeSantis and many criticisms with regards, clearly, especially with our children's safety. That's what the cruise industry itself wants to do desperately for good reason.