Florida’s Supreme Court refused to block a new congressional map for the midterm elections, leaving districts drawn by Republicans in place while a legal challenge continues. Voting rights groups say the map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander; state officials defended it as lawful.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has offered the clearest indication yet that he would pardon former President Donald Trump if he were to be convicted on multiple criminal charges. DeSantis has been campaigning for the 2024 presidential election and has expressed his wish that Trump had not been indicted. He has compared the situation to President Ford's pardon of President Nixon, and his comments come as the first ballots are set to be cast in the 2024 presidential election.
A super PAC supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary has canceled its remaining TV ad reservations in Iowa and New Hampshire, ceding advertising to a different super PAC, Fight Right, Inc. Never Back Down Chairman Scott Wagner said the group will focus on field operations to support DeSantis on the ground in the early states, while Fight Right will handle TV ad spending. The decision to cancel the remaining TV ad reservations comes as DeSantis continues to gain momentum in the race, and it remains to be seen how this will affect his chances.
Jeff Roe, a seasoned GOP operative and architect of the ground game operation in Iowa for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, announced his departure from the Never Back Down super PAC on Saturday night due to a Washington Post story containing a statement from the PAC's new chairman that was critical of former employees. This comes at a critical time for DeSantis, as he is up for re-election in 2022, and it remains to be seen how the PAC's new leadership will affect the governor's chances.
Ron DeSantis Challenges Nikki Haley to One-on-One Debate in Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
Ron DeSantis Challenges Nikki Haley to One-on-One Debate in Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed his desire for a one-on-one debate with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in the upcoming Republican presidential primary. DeSantis made the comments during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, potentially resulting in a faceoff between the two candidates. The Republican Party has yet to announce any official debate plans, and it is unclear if the criteria will be met for the one-on-one debate.
This article discusses the fourth Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which was characterized by heated exchanges between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley as they vied for second place in the polls. Donald Trump's presence was felt throughout the night, as the candidates discussed his first term and what he is promising in a second term. The debate was a reminder that Trump still holds a wide lead in the polls, and the candidates are running out of time to make their case to voters before the Iowa caucuses.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is confident he can win the upcoming Iowa caucus despite trailing former President Donald Trump in the polls. He has released an ad featuring Iowa voters who voted for Trump in the past but are now supporting DeSantis, and has pledged to offer an alternative health care plan to Obamacare if elected. The Iowa caucus will be a key indicator of the race for the Republican nomination.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Ron DeSantis engaged in a two-hour debate on Fox News, discussing topics such as the coronavirus pandemic, the economy, and the environment. The debate was ended by Newsom's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, during the last commercial break. The debate was a chance for viewers to get to know the two governors and their stances on the issues.