Florida Republicans gave DeSantis (most of) his legislative wishlist
he was uncomfortable with the governor’s support for the abortion ban and wanted to wait before donating to him.“Listen, I think we’ve delivered major, major victories on so many different fronts and the governor can rightly claim credit for having one of the biggest sessions certainly in Florida history,” Florida House Speaker Paul Renner said last week.
DeSantis has also highlighted, during recent out-of-state stops, Florida’s dramatic expansion of private school vouchers that lawmakers also approved this year. And on Friday, legislators sent a sweeping elections bill to him that would clear up Florida law to make sure he would not have to resign as governor if he becomes GOP nominee for president.
But Driskell contended that she’s not sure that the legislative wins will give DeSantis the “national boost’ he was aiming for. She said while some of the bills passed this year were “red meat” for the conservative base they have alienated some GOP donors and would be unpopular with general election voters in 2024.DeSantis’ success with the Legislature is also drawing the ire of former President Donald Trump, who is also vying for the GOP presidential nomination.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Disney’s Lawsuit Against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Has Change Of JudgesThe federal judge presiding over Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has recused himself, citing a conflict of interest. The lawsuit, filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S…
Read more »
Florida passes bill allowing DeSantis to run for president without resigningThe Florida legislature passed final approval Friday for a bill that would allow the state governor to run for president without resigning from his current office.
Read more »
DeSantis stirs up opposition in Florida town built by DisneyThe battle between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney has residents in the idyllic town of Celebration feeling stuck in the middle and forced to take sides.
Read more »
DeSantis-backed Florida tourism board to counter-sue DisneyThe Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board announced that it will counter-sue Disney after the company filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Read more »
When Foreign Policy Matters, Just Not the Way You’d Expect'The growing and alarming toll that the fentanyl epidemic is taking on communities across this country has the makings of an explosive and potentially ugly election-year brawl' More from danschnur on our Perspectives blog:
Read more »
Texas legislature passes $200 annual fee for electric vehicle driversThe Texas legislature passed a bill Thursday that would require the drivers of electric vehicles to pay a $200 annual fee.
Read more »