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Florida Politics: RGAinDisarray.com Calls out DeSantis For Being “Stuck in the Middle of the Trump-Ducey Beef”

As the DGA recently updated its recently-launched website, RGAInDisarray.com, which details how Republican governors are caught in the middle of Donald Trump and RGA Chair Doug Ducey’s ongoing feud, Florida Politics highlighted how Ron DeSantis is particularly wrapped up in the mess, as he faces “something of Sophie’s choice — stick with 45 and kill [his] reelection odds, or side…

DeSantis Rips Away Voting Rights Behind Closed Doors

Media was barred from entry as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed unnecessary legislation specifically designed to make it harder for Floridians to vote. While local news outlets were turned away, DeSantis proclaimed himself “Best Governor in the USA,” in a secretive signing ceremony limited to Donald Trump’s fan club and Fox News. The legislation, which has been referred to as…

RGA Puts Up Early Statewide Ad In Rush to Defend Vulnerable Ron DeSantis As He Comes Under Fire For Vaccine Distribution Scandal

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is under fire for prioritizing his donors and political allies for vaccines, the Republican Governors Association rushed to put up a TV spot to defend DeSantis in every Florida media market during last night’s episode of 60 Minutes, more than a year and a half out from the election –…

As Floridians Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Ron DeSantis Opposes American Rescue Plan

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Jacksonville, Florida to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan. As stimulus checks continue to hit bank accounts and other relief is doled out to Floridians, Gov. Ron DeSantis still opposes the bill and says Florida was “treated very poorly.” Floridians stand to benefit greatly…

ICYMI: Text Messages Implicate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Chief of Staff In Politically-Motivated Vaccine Scheme

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration continues to come under fire for prioritizing wealthy campaign donors for COVID-19 vaccines. DeSantis has tried to brush off these allegations, but text messages revealed today that vaccine organizers discussed how one of these VIP vaccine clinics could benefit Gov. DeSantis’ re-election: “‘22 is just around the corner.” One such VIP clinic took place…

ICYMI: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Faces Heat from Hospital for Redirecting Limited Vaccine Supply to Campaign Donors

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to brush off claims that he prioritized white and wealthy campaign donors for vaccines – but hospitals and county officials are not letting him off the hook. In an explosive report over the weekend, The Tampa Bay Times confirmed Baptist Health South Florida and Monroe County were ordered by…

Vaccines for Sale: Gov. Ron DeSantis Offering COVID-19 Shots for Campaign Donations

Former GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner Writes Gov. Ron DeSantis $250,000 Check, Gets Pop-Up Clinic in His Neighborhood Are you an old, white, rich Republican who needs a COVID-19 vaccine? For the low, low, price of $250,000, Ron DeSantis will set up an exclusive “pop-up clinic” in your neighborhood. But seriously – the Miami Herald revealed yesterday that…

At QPAC, Ron DeSantis Touts Florida’s Corrupt Vaccine Rollout As a Model for the Nation

At QPAC this morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis advertised his state as a model for handling the pandemic, saying “Florida got it right.” In MAGA fantasyland, that might be true, but in reality, DeSantis has politicized the distribution of the state’s limited vaccine supply, allowing his political allies and those in affluent communities to jump the…

GOP Govs Planning to Attend QPAC Pal Around with Conspiracy Theorists for Political Gain

Today is day one of QPAC, and the Republican governors who plan to attend are wasting no time – already cozying up to people who pushed the dangerous “big lie” that led to the January 6th insurrection. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is set to hold a fundraiser in Florida with Donald Trump Jr. and…

ICYMI: QPAC Continues to Come Under Fire For Elevating Election Lies As GOP Govs Commit to Joining

The QPAC conference set to start on Thursday this week continues to come under fire for panels scheduled to repeat the dangerous conspiracy theory that spurred violent riots on January 6th. Still, GOP governors and candidates are committed to attending the conference – blatantly siding with extremists who push dangerous conspiracy theories. QPAC’s “protecting elections” panels, which…

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