CPAC '23: Kari Lake declares war Is Kari Lake for real or just a grifter? Plus: I totally agree with Steve Bannon about something important Salon · Mar 11, 2023
Trump vs. DeSantis: Florida pastors mull conservative issues With the early 2024 conservative field led by two Floridians, the priorities for faith leaders in the state who have interacted with former president Donald Trump and/or Gov. Ron DeSantis might end up impacting the national campaign on issues ranging from abortion to education and immigration The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023
Sen. Rick Scott weighs in against Florida proposed 6-week abortion ban, contrasting DeSantis TAMPA, Fla. — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott weighed in against several proposals backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday, including a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023
Ads praise, bash Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he visits battleground states Gov. Ron DeSantis took his book tour to Iowa on Friday, the first GOP caucus state in the 2024 primaries, as his would-be presidential campaign heated up with new ads both for and against him seeking the White House. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 10, 2023
Ron DeSantis visits Iowa as presidential bid speculation intensifies Rightwing governor of Florida – and most likely rival to Trump for the 2024 nomination – promotes his book in the early voting state The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2023
Trump rival DeSantis heads to Iowa as Republican 2024 race ramps up Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in Iowa to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
Ron DeSantis visits Iowa as Republican 2024 race heats up – as it happened Florida governor isn’t expected to announce candidacy for at least another couple of months but Iowa events seen as unofficial launch The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2023
Ron DeSantis is just getting started with his rightwing agenda. That should worry us all It’s appalling to see the media lavish DeSantis with so much fawning coverage. Especially after all he has done The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2023
DeSantis making long-anticipated 1st Iowa trip ahead of 2024 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in Iowa to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
Democrats lump DeSantis with Trump in battleground state push The narrator says that Biden is "battling extremists." Axios · Mar 10, 2023
In Florida, far-right groups look to seize the moment A far-right group in Jacksonville, Fla., has been regularly projecting hate symbols onto downtown buildings. Groups like this look to capitalize on what they see as a favorable political climate. WEKU · Mar 10, 2023
Editorial: Writing lies, with the blood of victims Realistically, Gov. Ron DeSantis or Sen. Rick Scott can’t speak out on every gun violence death in Florida. The toll is too great: More than 3,000 lives lost each year, an average of more than eight people a day. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 10, 2023
AP News Digest 3:20 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
I once admired Russell Brand. But his grim trajectory shows us where politics is heading In an age of distortion, public figures have powerful tools and a responsibility. This is an object lesson in how that can go wrong, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 DeSantis memoir tops bestseller list as Trump rolls out new $99 photo book Florida governor has not declared intentions around 2024 just yet
Miami Herald · Mar 9, 2023 Social video site favored by conservatives just moved to Florida. DeSantis is ‘thrilled’ The video-sharing website that bills itself as a YouTube alternative and “immune to cancel culture” has opened in Florida, marking a new home for the conservative-favored platform. Rumble, which also operates in Toronto, announced the grand opening of its U.S. corporate headquarters in Longboat Key, near Sarasota on the state’s…
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023 Ron DeSantis wallops Donald Trump in Florida presidential poll — but right-wing state legislative agenda is unpopular Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leads former President Donald Trump by a nearly 2-to-1 margin in a new poll of potential Sunshine State Republican presidential primary voters.
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 9, 2023 State attorney in Florida says Gov. DeSantis is building a case to suspend her from office ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Thursday said she has complied with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for information in the past cases against shooting suspect Keith Moses and accused the governor of seeking to justify suspending her from office.
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023 Florida lawmakers exclude open carry from gun legislation TAMPA, Fla. — Legislation that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training is ready to be taken up by the full House and Senate — without a change to allow people to openly carry guns in public.
Salon · Mar 9, 2023 Fox hates Trump but can't get rid of him Internal messages show no one in the right-wing media ecosystem likes disgraced ex-president Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 Former Trump official launches PAC urging DeSantis to run A former White House official who helped implement Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies has broken ranks with the former president
Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023 Florida governor offers to 'run' Novak Djokovic a boat from Bahamas so he can enter US The 22-time Grand Slam champion is currently unable to enter the US but a governor of a southern state is desperate for him to feature in an upcoming tennis event
Salon · Mar 9, 2023 Trump will win the "war" with Fox News Fox News leaders may secretly hate Trump, but they will always publicly genuflect before the MAGA leader
Salon · Mar 9, 2023 Trump's revenge tour: Republicans beware The former president vows to go on a tour of retribution. Who will he hit first?
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 9, 2023 Editorial: Will the real Ron DeSantis please stand up? Smiling and relaxed, Gov. Ron DeSantis made a serious effort to present a warmer and more reasonable likeness of himself in his State of the State address Tuesday.