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Ron DeSantis Backs Plan to Defund Schools

Yesterday, Politico reported that Gov. Ron DeSantis supports a measure that would defund schools by prying $200 million in state funding from districts that took commonsense public safety measures to protect Florida children. DeSantis slammed the plan just days ago, saying it could hurt students and teachers. “Let’s not do that,” he said. But —…

“Gutless” & “Dull” — Backroom DeSantis vs. Trump Fighting Escalates into Public Feud

National Journal: “Trump is only going to escalate his rhetoric against DeSantis, so the Florida governor, and the Republican Party, will have to tread carefully.” The once-simmering feud between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis is boiling over into a full-on public brawl as DeSantis has made it clear his only goal as governor is to…

New Report Exposes Ron DeSantis’ ARP Hypocrisy

A new report from Gannett exposes Gov. Ron DeSantis for “capitalizing politically” on economic relief from the American Rescue Plan he opposed — but has since hypocritically tried to take credit for. Gannett says DeSantis “is using $3.8 billion in federal aid money to cover some of his most eye-catching initiatives in the spending plan,”…

DGA Statement on Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address

DGA Deputy Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address: “Ron DeSantis continues to put his political ambitions first and has no serious solutions to the biggest problems facing Florida families other than more of his same hypocrisy and divisiveness. After letting one million…

DeSantis Administration Lets 800,000 to 1 Million COVID Tests Expire As Pandemic Surges

Amidst a deadly surge of omicron cases, Gov. Ron DeSantis has once again been caught dragging his feet and risking the lives of Floridians. After initially denying letting tests expire, the DeSantis administration admitted in a press conference today that between 800,000 to 1 million COVID tests expired under their watch last month. DeSantis admitted,…

ICYMI: Ron DeSantis Hypocritically Uses Federal Funds He Once Opposed to Boost Personal Political Profile

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is hypocritically trying to take personal credit for state budget items like a gas tax break and bonuses for teachers — even though he’s relying on federal money from the American Rescue Plan — which he once deemed “Washington at its worst,” Politico reported yesterday. “The governor’s budget is packed with…

Ron DeSantis’ Political Crusade Against Public Safety is Costing Florida Taxpayers

Ron DeSantis is blazing ahead with his agenda to oppose common-sense public safety measures to put an end to the pandemic in order to boost his standing with his right-wing base. Not only is his latest attempt to score political points with Republicans jeopardizing Floridians’ health and safety — it’s flushing their tax dollars down…

DeSantis Slams Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Despite Its Major Benefits to Florida

Ron DeSantis is once again proving that the only infrastructure he cares about is trying to build a presidential campaign. DeSantis slammed President Biden’s historic bipartisan infrastructure package, calling it “pork-barrel spending” and “bad juju.” — ignoring the deep infrastructure needs of his state and how it will directly benefit Florida. The American Society of…

As DeSantis Files For Reelection, Florida is Fed Up with His Games

As Ron DeSantis officially filed paperwork to run for reelection, the Democratic Governors Association is calling out DeSantis as a vulnerable hypocrite who has repeatedly put himself first — no matter the cost to Floridians’ health and financial security. As COVID surged, DeSantis led a crusade against the health and safety of children and families,…

DGA Statement on Florida as a Battleground State in 2022

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement regarding the DGA’s involvement in Florida in 2022: “Florida is a competitive battleground state in 2022. Gov. DeSantis is vulnerable and defeating him is a priority for the DGA. We’ve already started investing in Florida and are working with our candidates to ensure we have what…

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