Tag: DeSantis
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Florida Power & Light Successfully Lobbied DeSantis
[ad_1] The Florida Supreme Court denied Florida Power & Light’s request to spike energy rates by 20%. The court demands that state regulators properly explain the need for the drastic spike in rates. Floridians Against Increased Rates, Florida Rising, the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, and the League of United Latin American Citizens of Florida…
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Christie calls Trump ‘Donald Duck,’ DeSantis knocks ex-president
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Michelle L. Price And Nicholas Riccardi Published Sep 27, 2023 • Last updated 50 minutes ago • 6 minute read Republican presidential candidates (L-R), former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and former U.S. Vice President…
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DeSantis campaign pre-debate memo criticizes Trump, is dismissive of other rivals despite polling gap closing
[ad_1] A memo sent to donors Saturday from the presidential campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes former President Donald Trump and dismisses other GOP rivals, even as his own polling numbers drop and remain stagnant. The memo, first obtained and reported on by CBS News, reassures donors and supporters of the campaign’s confidence in the…
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DeSantis unveils his plans to “restore America’s energy independence”
[ad_1] DeSantis unveils his plans to “restore America’s energy independence” – CBS News Watch CBS News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described his plans to “restore America’s energy independence” while seemingly downplaying the effects of climate change during a visit to Midland, Texas, on Wednesday. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro outlines the governor’s agenda. Be the…
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By overturning loyalty pledge, Florida GOP boosts Trump and rebukes DeSantis
[ad_1] There’s good reason why Gov. Ron DeSantis could never hope to compete with Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential GOP primary, even in his home state. It’s not just that he eats his pudding with three fingers when two fingers is clearly de rigueur. Or that he’s failed to connect with voters, despite numerous attempts…
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Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida Red
[ad_1] ABC News Photo Illustration / Win McNamee / Getty Images In his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a…
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Ron DeSantis staff remove Black veteran who told governor he has allowed people to ‘hunt’ minorities
[ad_1] When a Black veteran began peppering Ron DeSantis with questions about recent gun policies in connection with the Jacksonville shooting, the Florida governor defended himself and talked over him before the veteran was eventually removed from the news conference altogether. “I feel that you have enacted policies that hurt people like myself,” the veteran…
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With 4 months left until the caucus, Ron DeSantis is betting big on Iowa
[ad_1] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is going all-in on Iowa, the first state to hold a presidential nomination contest and one his campaign and allies believe he can win, despite numerous campaign shakeups and dips in his polling numbers throughout the summer. He’s committed to touring all 99 counties in Iowa, the so-called “full Grassley,”…
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Chris Christie Says It Was Ron DeSantis’ Job To Meet With Biden During Hurricane Visit
[ad_1] Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to meet with Joe Biden during the president’s recent visit to survey hurricane damage in Florida. “Your job as governor is to be the tour guide for the president, is to make sure the president sees your people, sees…
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Ron DeSantis Refuses To Meet With President Biden In Florida
[ad_1] President Biden said he would meet with the governor while touring hurricane damage in Florida, but Ron DeSantis backed out. Politico reported: The governor’s office, in a statement, said the visit will disrupt recovery efforts. “We don’t have any plans for the Governor to meet with the President…