Courtesy: Joe Raedle/Getty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis As his second term draws to a close, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is promoting his wife, Casey DeSantis, as a possible successor in 2026. Additionally, he is challenging President Donald Trump’s choice for the next governor. In response to questions from reporters in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis contended
Casey DeSantis – (Credit: Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis) The possibility of Casey DeSantis running for governor in 2026 was openly discussed by Republican fundraisers at a Palm Beach County event last week, and for the first time, Florida’s first lady is giving the idea real thought. Her husband, Governor Ron DeSantis, is not eligible
President Donald J. Trump – Credit: Gage Skidmore Many people traveled from South Florida to attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Monday, making the Sunshine State well-represented. Other South Floridians were also in attendance, but Miami U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s choice for Secretary of State, took center stage at Monday’s ceremony. While
Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb The potential departure of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis from Tallahassee to lead the Department of Defense is causing political upheaval in the Sunshine State. According to three people familiar with the matter,
Office of the Attorney General sign (Matt Gaetz not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Heidi Besen Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected and very contentious choice to be the U.S. attorney general, potentially igniting a Senate confirmation battle. In order to start the process of finding a replacement for
Donald Trump – Credit: Gage Skidmore The political climate in Florida may be greatly impacted by President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of two Florida congressmen for possible Cabinet posts. Rep. Mike Waltz may serve as Trump’s national security adviser, while Sen. Marco Rubio is a candidate for secretary of state. Trump will nominate Rubio for the
Senator Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian The incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott defeated former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to win reelection on Tuesday. As of 8:15 p.m., the Florida Division of Elections’ website showed that Scott had won with 55 percent of the vote, more than the 42 percent
Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lev radin To save his seat in the U.S. Senate, incumbent Senator Rick Scott will face off against former Democratic congressman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a battle that will be highly followed. Given that Democrats have historically held a narrow majority in the Senate, the outcome of the
DeSantis news – Protestors in favor of abortions – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stephanie Kenner In order to overturn a landmark piece of legislation that he signed into law, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration’s allies have made a concerted campaign to increase opposition to an amendment on the November ballot that would
Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 31, 2018 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb For the time being at least, the biggest swing state in the country is becoming one of the least known. Due to its reputation as a crucial state