DeSantis does rare interview with Murdoch paper day after Trump publicly condemned media mogul Florida governor seen as mostly likely GOP rival to Trump in 2024 The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
‘I was shocked’: Victims’ families accuse DeSantis, Scott of politicizing Orlando shooting ORLANDO, Fla. — The families of two of the victims in last week’s shooting in Pine Hills criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott for their responses to the killings, adding that neither had reached out to offer condolences a week after the tragedy. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 2, 2023
Trump fans banned from DeSantis event Both Trump and DeSantis have a history of suppressing free speech Salon · Mar 2, 2023
The Kentucky GOP’s war on ‘woke.’ What’s behind it and what comes next FRANKFORT, Ky. — The culture wars are raging on in Kentucky’s Capitol — and transgender children have been forced into the heart of the battle. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
Conservatives at CPAC Criticize—and Misunderstand—Section 230 A senator, a state attorney general, and a former congressman excoriated the law while getting much of it wrong. Reason · Mar 2, 2023
Trump fatigue seeps into right-wing forum that fed MAGA fervor WASHINGTON — Vendors are still hawking “Trump 2024” flags and “Let’s Go Brandon” T-shirts. But at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington this year, the crowds are smaller, the marquee speakers are fewer, and the “Make America Great Again” vibe is suddenly in doubt. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
Florida prosecutor faces scrutiny after TV crew attack Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office has asked for records from a state attorney regarding a suspect in the fatal shootings last week of a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Biden maintains lead in PredictIt’s 2024 presidential election market As of Feb. 28, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) as the favorite to win at $0.36, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.28, and former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.25. Biden has held the lead in this market since Jan. 22, 2023.… Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023
DeSantis to visit Iowa next week before expected 2024 bid Florida Gov. DeSantis is planning his first visit to Iowa next week, making a stop in the leadoff Republican voting state before an expected 2024 presidential announcement later this year The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Seth Meyers on Fox News: ‘They are captive to the audience they created’ Late-night hosts discuss the revelations from the defamation lawsuit against Fox News, the ‘low confidence’ Covid lab leak theory and the start of CPAC The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2023
Dallas GOP dinner featuring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis closed to media DALLAS — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “fireside chat” at Saturday’s Dallas County Republican Party’s Reagan Day Dinner will occur behind closed doors. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
Trump claims Pence and DeSantis too boring for CPAC as he warns he’s preparing ‘monster’ speech The former president says ‘the crowds have no interest in anything they have to say’ The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Yes, it's time for the Bulls**t Awards Of course your favorite ex-president gets a special prize. But there are so many other contenders. Stay tuned! Salon · Mar 2, 2023
CPAC 2023 – live: Ted Cruz rails against Fauci as panelists joke about killing journalists Right-wing conference includes GOP figures at four-day event The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Why is diversity the hot issue in Florida higher education? 4 things to know TAMPA, Fla. — Less than three years ago, Florida’s higher education leaders went all in to address racial and ethnic inequalities.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 2, 2023 Plurality of Texas voters say they support school voucher-like program The poll from the University of Texas at Austin, released Thursday, found a plurality of voters support redirecting tax revenue to help parents pay to school their kids outside the traditional public education system.
Axios · Mar 2, 2023 GOP's 2024 presidential race captured in one Fox News clip Fox has turned into a very friendly platform for DeSantis, promoting his unofficial run for president.
France 24 · Mar 2, 2023 Florida governor Ron DeSantis ends Disney theme park's special status Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill giving him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district. A five-member board will now be appointed to oversee the government services provided in the state's Disney properties. DeSantis is taking aim at Disney over the company's opposition to the state's "Don't Say…
The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2023 Ron DeSantis installs rightwing figures on board of former Disney district Florida’s Republican governor offers insight into his potential 2024 run with Reedy Creek choices after taking control of district
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Carl P. Leubsdorf: The GOP's war on woke It’s hardly a secret that politicians like to define their opponents with simplistic, negative code words that can offset their positive messages and turn off potential voters.
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Editorial: As lawmakers cower, DeSantis looms ever larger A state legislator from North Florida with the unlikely name of Wankard Pooser once filed a bill to abolish Florida’s “figurehead” Legislature. His reasoning: Lawmakers only did what the governor told them to do anyway.
Salon · Mar 2, 2023 Colbert jabs at "de-wokeified" Disney On "The Late Show," a video short shows what Disney would look like with DeSantis' marching orders put to use
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Florida bill seeks death penalty for child rapists, challenging US justices' prior rulings TAMPA, Fla. — Acting on a proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers filed legislation Wednesday to allow the death penalty for adults convicted of sexual battery of children younger than 12.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Trump set to headline diminished gathering of conservatives The annual Conservative Political Action Conference was once one of the premier gatherings on the GOP campaign calendar
Ballotpedia · Mar 1, 2023 Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #50 Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.