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The Trump loyalist who could be a major threat to US democracy

Doug Mastriano promoted Trump’s voter fraud myth – if he becomes governor, could he block a result he doesn’t like?

The Guardian - US · May 20, 2022

Could Black voters’ frustration with DeSantis’ politics awaken a ‘sleeping giant?’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inflamed by what they regard as repeated political assaults by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled state Legislature, African American and Caribbean American Democrats in South Florida are vowing to channel their frustration into action aimed at the November elections.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022

DeSantis press secretary ‘duped’ by fake story about ‘homophobic dog’ on International Day Against Homophobia

Christina Pushaw criticised a Washington Post reporter despite story being satirical

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Ban on protests in front of homes signed by Gov. DeSantis

People who protest in front of private residences in Florida can face jail time and fines under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Florida will likely take over Disney World’s Reedy Creek, DeSantis says

SANFORD, Fla. — The state will likely assume control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, rather than local governments absorbing it, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday.

Orlando Sentinel · May 16, 2022

Editorial: Senator's goofy bill against Disney is just another daffy populist stunt

Once upon a time, it was the activist left that wanted to rip private property from private entities, and it was conservatives who sought to prevent such attacks on free enterprise. But that was when conservatives still believed in their own stated principles. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has once again…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · May 16, 2022

Editorial: Florida’s book rejection frenzy has right-wing kookiness written all over it

In the deepest corners of the right wing, the belief exists that teachers, textbook writers and publishing companies are conspiring to indoctrinate children. It starts with softening students up by talking about feelings. Then, their unsuspecting minds can be shaped to believe in climate change, COVID-19 vaccines, evolution and —…

Miami Herald · May 16, 2022

Doyle McManus: Ron DeSantis is setting the agenda for the GOP, and Democrats should worry

The most intriguing politician in the Republican Party is an uncharismatic governor who's trying to make the GOP's culture war appealing to suburban mothers.

Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022

‘We’re not going back’: Val Demings slams Rubio, anti-abortion rhetoric at pro-choice conference

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a speech in Orlando on Saturday, U.S. Senate hopeful Val Demings touted her pro-choice stance and attacked Republican Sen. Marco Rubio’s position on abortion as “radical.”

Orlando Sentinel · May 14, 2022

Fabiola Santiago: DeSantis tries to rig elections by gerrymandering, but Florida judge says, hell no!

Everyone familiar with basic Florida law knew that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to manhandle the redistricting process for political gain violated the Florida Constitution.

Miami Herald · May 14, 2022