Ron DeSantis, the Republican presidential candidate, visited the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12th, 2023, and was met with protesters. Despite the disruption, DeSantis still participated in the traditional activities of a presidential candidate, such as riding bumper cars and flipping a pork burger on a grill. He also discussed the possibility of having Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a running mate.
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Ron DeSantis Suspends Florida Prosecutor Monique Worrell, Drawing Criticism from Civil Rights Groups
Ron DeSantis Suspends Florida Prosecutor Monique Worrell, Drawing Criticism from Civil Rights Groups
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell, the only Black woman serving as a local prosecutor in the state, for her progressive and reform-minded approach to criminal justice. This is the second time DeSantis has suspended a local prosecutor, and the move has been met with criticism from civil rights groups. A federal judge has called the suspension unconstitutional, and the case is now being appealed to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has replaced his campaign manager Generra Peck with his longtime chief of staff James Uthmeier and senior adviser to the pro-DeSantis super PAC David Polyansky as deputy campaign manager. The move is part of a reset that has been in the works for almost a month and is intended to help DeSantis gain ground in the polls and win the Republican nomination.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has qualified for the first Republican presidential debate on August 23rd, joining seven other candidates who have also met the criteria. The debate, which will be broadcast on Fox News, will be a key moment for the Republican Party, as it will be the first time the candidates will have the chance to present their platforms and policies to the public. It is expected to be a highly competitive event, as the candidates will be vying for the Republican nomination in the upcoming election.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has broken with former President Donald Trump, saying that he is "self-centered, self-possessed, and self-consumed". Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged that Trump had lost the 2020 election, while Trump spokesperson Steve Cheung accused DeSantis of being "Joe Biden's biggest cheerleader". Christie has said that if Trump were to become president again, he would take him at his word, as the Republican party continues to grapple with Trump's legacy.
Florida Governors Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom have agreed to a live policy-based debate on Fox News, proposed by Fox News host Sean Hannity. The debate was initially suggested by Hannity during an interview with Newsom in June, and DeSantis accepted the challenge on Wednesday. The date and time of the debate have yet to be announced, but it is expected to be a three-hour long event broadcast live on Fox News.
The governing district of Walt Disney World, now controlled by appointees of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has abolished diversity, equity and inclusion programs, as well as initiatives that awarded contracts based on goals of achieving racial or gender parity. The district's new administrator, Glenton Gilzean, expressed his disappointment with the decision, noting that such initiatives are important for creating a more equitable and inclusive environment. Critics argue that these programs are essential for promoting fairness and equality in the workplace.
Donald Trump has taken a jab at his Republican rivals in the 2024 presidential race, suggesting that the upcoming GOP primary debate will be a competition for the Vice President spot. This comes in response to a New York Times/Siena College poll showing Trump leading the GOP field with 54 percentage points, and Trump previously calling Fox a "hostile network" and saying he shouldn't have to respond to candidates trailing him so far in the polls. The fractured field is preventing other candidates from breaking through, making the upcoming debate a competition for the Vice President spot.