A guest on âCNN This Morningâ dismissed on Wednesday Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Floridaâs chances in the Republican presidential primary and claimed he is using a strategy that failed to beat former President Donald Trump in 2016. âOne thing thatâs interesting about this primary is that Ron DeSantis is sort of re-running the Ted Cruz playbook.
âRe-Running The Ted Cruz Playbookâ: CNN Panelist Dismisses DeSantisâ Chances In Republican Primary
June 8, 2023 by
âParents Loved Itâ: DeSantis Hammers Republicans Who Criticized His Battle With Disney
June 5, 2023 by
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida defended his ongoing fight with Disney at a Saturday event in Iowa, saying Republican critics âsubcontract leadershipâ to the entertainment conglomerate. âNot everybody liked that. Parents loved it, but some of the left did not like it, the media did not like it, and then there happened to be
Ron DeSantis Needs to Make a Choice: âDehSantisâ or âDeeSantisâ?
June 3, 2023 by
âItâs the little things that killââat least, according to the â90s British band Bush. Those post-grunge opening guitar chords always pop into my head whenever someone mentions the debate swirling around how to pronounce Ron DeSantisâ last name.With so many big things going on in the world, this story feels small and petty. On the
DeSantis 2024 Campaign Debut Blurs Lines for Church Involved in Rally
May 31, 2023 by
Self-described law-and-order candidate Ron DeSantis held what his website termed âthe campaign kick-off eventâ of âOur Great American Comebackâ at an Iowa church that may well have been breaking a federal law on Tuesday evening.The Eternity Church in Clive is a tax-exempt organization. And, as such, it is subject to an amendment sponsored by then-U.S
Ron DeSantisâ team fires back after Al Sharpton slams Gov. at Jordan Neelyâs funeral: âSave your breathâ
May 20, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisâ political team hit back Friday night after Al Sharpton criticized the 2024 presidential hopeful during a eulogy for a man who died in the New York City subway system. New York authorities said Jordan Neely, 30, died on May 1 from compression of the neck after he was placed in a chokehold by Daniel […]
Education Secretary Cardona takes veiled dig at DeSantis, GOP leaders: ‘Ban assault weapons, not books’
April 12, 2023 by
In a recent interview with Reuters, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona appeared to take some political snipes at Republicans in local governments, saying they should prioritize banning assault rifles and not books if they care about their children. He also slammed conservatives pushing to ban Critical Race Theory (CRT) in public school curricula, […]
Disney thwarts DeSantis’ oversight board takeover using bizarre legal tie to King Charles III of England
April 10, 2023 by
The Walt Disney Co., amid its feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, invoked King Charles III in its attempt to stifle efforts by the Republican governor to strip the company of its self-governance power in the state. In February, after nearly a year of lawmakers working to dissolve Disney’s special tax district, DeSantis signed a […]
DeSantis rips Manhattan DA Bragg’s ‘flimsy’ Trump indictment in New York speech: Agenda ‘not the rule of law’
April 9, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, during a book tour stop in New York’s Long Island Saturday, criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s indictment of former President Donald Trump. In a speech at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Nassau County, DeSantis, without referring to Bragg by name, applauded former U.S. congressman and GOP candidate for governor […]
Massachusetts Poll: Donald Trump Leads Ron DeSantis by 24 Points
April 4, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump holds a 24-point advantage over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in Massachusetts, according to a Boston Herald/Opinion Diagnostics poll. The Boston Herald survey was conducted in the two days after a New York grand jury voted to indict Trump. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Braggâs case against Trump focuses on his alleged
Poll: Ron DeSantis Support Drops Below 20% While Trump Surges After Indictment
April 4, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is polling under 20 percent in a hypothetical 2024 Republican primary field after former President Donald Trump received a surge in the polls when a New York grand jury voted to indict him last week. The latest Reuters survey found Trumpâs support at 48 percent, up from the 44 percent he received
DeSantis to unveil alliance with 18 states to combat Biden’s ‘woke’ ESG agenda
March 18, 2023 by
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is expected to announce an alliance with 18 states Thursday. The group aims to “push back against President Bidenâs environmental, social, corporate governance (ESG) agenda.” Each of the states is expected to commit to initiating “state-level efforts to protect individuals from the ESG movement” and contemplating measures such as stripping state […]
Alyssa Farah Griffin: DeSantis Dictating What Can Be Taught Is ‘Not Conservative’
March 13, 2023 by
Alyssa Farah Griffin told her co-hosts Friday on ABCâs âThe Viewâ that it was not conservative for state government to âdictateâ what schools can teach. Co-host Joy Behar said, âGovernor Ron DeSantis just put the kibosh on an advanced placement African-American studies course in Florida public high schools. The course syllabus isnât publicly available yet
‘FASCISM’: Florida Dem lashes out at DeSantis for targeting group that hosted ‘Drag Queen Christmas’ with kids
March 13, 2023 by
A Democrat from the Florida Congressional delegation is taking aim at Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis over his decision to file a legal complaint against the institution responsible for hosting “A Drag Queen Christmas” event, which children were allowed to attend. The governor filed a six-count legal complaint against the Orlando Philharmonic Foundation for “exposing […]
Ron DeSantis Expected to Secure $10M to Fly Illegal Aliens to Sanctuary Cities
March 8, 2023 by
Republicans in the Florida legislature have approved $10 million to fly border crossers and illegal aliens to sanctuary jurisdictions. The legislation is expected to be signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). Late last week, Republicans in the Florida House voted to approve a bill that will authorize the state to spend up to $10 million transporting
DeSantis shoots down media claims he supports ‘blogger bill’: ‘Not anything that I’ve ever supported’
March 7, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the media for using his image when covering a Florida Senate bill that aimed to force independent bloggers to register with the state, insisting that it is “not anything” heâs “ever supported.” DeSantis commented on the bill in a press conference Tuesday following his State of the State address. The […]
CPAC Straw Poll: Donald Trump 62, Ron DeSantis 22, Everyone Else Single Digits
March 6, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump easily won the Conservative Political Action Conferenceâs (CPAC) straw poll for the 2024 Republican Party presidential nominee on Saturday. Trump received 62 percent support in the poll completed by more than 2,000 CPAC attendees, bringing him 40 points higher than the second-place candidate. CPACâs straw poll results were announced on Saturday just before
Polls show Trump ahead for â24 GOP nod, but only DeSantis beating Biden
March 6, 2023 by
Former President Donald Trump remains the clear frontrunner for the 2024 GOP nomination â but not to beat President Joe Biden in the general election. And when that second fact kicks in with Republican voters, the first one should change. Â Republicans want to win but understand (better than Democrats, it seems) that their candidates […]
Can We Stop Pretending Ron DeSantis Is for Free Markets?
March 5, 2023 by
A quick read of Gov. Ron DeSantisâ Wall Street Journal op-ed touting his recent elimination of the Walt Disney Co.âs self-governing status might leave you with the impression that the Florida Republican is a stout defender of the free market and the impartial rule of law.The legislation he signed took down âan indefensible example of
MSNBC’s Mitchell: I Was ‘Imprecise’ to Claim DeSantis Didn’t Want Slavery Taught in Schools
March 4, 2023 by
MSNBC anchor Andrea Mitchell said Wednesday on her show âAndrea Mitchell Reportsâ she was âimpreciseâ to claim Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) does not want slavery taught in Florida schools. Friday, while interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris, Mitchell asked, âLet me ask you, what does Governor Ron DeSantis not know about black history and the black
Conservative guest clashes with CNN over claim DeSantis banning Black history, calls out CRT: ‘It’s a joke’
March 2, 2023 by
Many on the left have continued to push the narrative that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., wanted to ban an Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course outright, as he continues to fight back against critical race theory in the classroom. But critics are pushing back on that portrayal, arguing the governor was specifically objecting […]
David Jolly: CPAC Is Trump’s Opportunity to Go After DeSantis, Pence
March 2, 2023 by
Ex-Republican Rep. David Jolly said Wednesday on MSNBCâs âThe ReidOutâ that former President Donald Trump has an opportunity to score points against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his former Vice President Mike Pence at the upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Jolly said, âWhen the conference truly was kind of conservative, if you will, it
DeSantis Proposes Human Smuggling Crackdown, Mandatory E-Verify, Ban on Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens
February 24, 2023 by
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has issued a set of proposals to crack down on illegal immigration across the state of Florida, blasting President Joe Biden for âreckless ⌠open border policies.â DeSantis detailed the list of legislative proposals during a press conference in Jacksonville on Thursday, urging Florida state legislators to approve the initiatives that would
DeSantis Administration Warns Orlando Venue Hosting Explicit Drag Queen Show to Prohibit Minors
February 20, 2023 by
DragFans Floridaâs Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) sent a warning to the Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation Inc. ahead of Wednesdayâs scheduled show of âA Drag Queen Christmasâ at Plaza Live, instructing them to ensure that minors are âprohibitedâ from the event. âIt has come to the Departmentâs attention that you have contracted with Big
Meet Ron DeSantis, Former AP âStudent of the Yearâ
February 19, 2023 by
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis floated the possibility of eliminating Advanced Placement classes from his stateâs curriculum, he conveniently left out an important fact.DeSantis was once the âAP US History student of the year,â according to his high school yearbook, pages of which were obtained by The Daily Beast.Before turning on AP classes in his
The Real Reason Trump Is Calling DeSantis âMeatball Ronâ
February 14, 2023 by
For Donald Trump, the first step is always to label his victim. Indeed, assigning a good bad nickname appears to be a sine qua non in the Trump playbook. Once he gets that part right, the job is half-done.For example, âCrazy Joeâ (which gave way to the superior âSleepy Joeâ) never resonated the way âCrooked
Cygnal Poll: Trump Leads Hypothetical 2024 Republican Primary, DeSantis Gains Since Midterm Election
February 12, 2023 by
Cygnal Poll: Trump Leads Hypothetical 2024 Republican Primary, DeSantis Gains Since Midterm Election AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File Former President Donald Trump maintains the lead in Cygnalâs hypothetical 2024 Republican primary race poll, while potential competitor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) slightly gains since the midterm election. Trump continued to lead potential GOP presidential candidates â including 11 Republicans with
DeSantis Petitioning FL Supreme Court to Impanel a Statewide Grand Jury to Investigate Coronavirus Vaccines
February 7, 2023 by
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Tuesday announced his decision to petition Floridaâs Supreme Court to impanel a grand jury tasked with investigating any âwrongdoingâ related to the vaccines for Chinese coronavirus. âToday, Iâm announcing a petition with the Supreme Court of Florida to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate any and all wrongdoing
Poll: Ron DeSantis Leads Donald Trump by 5 Points in Potential MatchupÂ
February 1, 2023 by
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) leads former President Donald Trump by five points in a potential 2024 Republicans primary matchup, a Yahoo News/YouGov poll found Thursday. If the primary were held today, 47 percent of registered Republican voters would support DeSantis, while 42 percent say they would back Trump. According to YouGov polling, DeSantis has lost 13 points
Herschel Walker Team Touts DeSantis Endorsement as Voters Head to the Polls
January 28, 2023 by
Ben Gray/AP Herschel Walkerâs team touted a sterling endorsement from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on the eve of Election Day, as the governor highlighted the need for âconservative leaders to help restore America.â âRon DeSantis ENDORSES Herschel Walker,â the Walker team announced alongside a quote from the popular Florida governor. âIâm proud to endorse
Mike Huckabee Sucks Up to Ron DeSantis With Ludicrous Kidsâ Book
January 19, 2023 by
Donald Trump is not much of a reader, but a new childrenâs book published by former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee may grab his attention.The book, The Kids Guide to Ron DeSantis, has become available only by mail order in recent days, with the first copies not expected to reach customers for several weeks. But an