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Understanding what ‘woke’ means isn’t the same as viewing it positively

New polling shows that the right's efforts to redefine the term have had only limited effect — but that it's still a useful cudgel.

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Ron DeSantis admits getting married to Casey DeSantis at Disney World ended up being 'kind of ironic'

The couple spoke publicly about their Disney World wedding for the first time, following a battle over a schools bill critics dubbed "Don't Say Gay."

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Florida Dems pick Fried to lead party after tough midterms

Florida Democrats have selected former state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to lead their party after a disastrous midterm performance in the onetime presidential battleground state.

Florida Democrats agonize over internal 'chaos' and crushing 2022 state losses: 'There is no plan'

A new report highlighted Florida Democrats warning about the Party's dwindling hold in the state and agonizing over the possibility of another defeat.

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On his last day as governor, Larry Hogan said Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential run could be stifled by his 'terrible job' of reaching out to swing voters

Governor Larry Hogan also said he was still considering whether or not he would run for president in 2024.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, was sworn in to a second term Tuesday, saying freedom lives in Florida. The ceremony took place after Florida's three independently election Cabinet members were sworn in. DeSantis defeated Democrat Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor and Democratic congressman, by more than 29 percentage points in November.

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Election Day saw few major problems, despite new voting laws

Heading into this year’s midterms, voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states triggered by false claims surrounding the 2020 election might jeopardize access to the ballot box for many voters.

‘The View,’ Gen Z Democratic Rep-elect give autopsy on Florida Democrats: Crist was a 'debacle'

"The View" co-hosts spoke with Congressman-elect Maxwell Alejandro Frost Friday about went wrong for Florida Democrats in the midterm elections.

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After Florida blowout in midterms, Democrats and media play blame game

Television news outlets and commentators offered numerous hot takes on where to point blame for the collapse of Florida's Democratic Party in the 2022 midterms.

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"Florida is where woke goes to die," Gov. Ron DeSantis says after reelection victory

The Republican governor and possible presidential candidate denounced "woke ideology" during his victory speech on Tuesday.

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Voters choose governors in 36 states; DeSantis re-elected in Florida

Voters cast ballots for governors in 36 states on Tuesday, with 20 held by Republicans and 16 held by Democrats.

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Conservatives spike football after Ron DeSantis crushes Charlie Crist in Florida gubernatorial race

GOP lawmakers and pundits alike celebrated on Tuesday when GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis was projected to defeat Charlie Crist to secure another term as Florida’s governor.

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Republican Ron DeSantis wins reelection as Florida's Governor

DeSantis's victory over Democrat Charlie Crist gives him a second term and a national platform as he eyes a potential run for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination.

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'Stay in Florida,' Trump attorney tells DeSantis

Trump attorney Alina Habba said Monday that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is rumored to be planning a run for president in 2024, should "stay in Florida."

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Florida, once the nation's premier swing state, is now trending Republican

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis​ is running for reelection against Democratic challenger Charlie Crist.

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DeSantis responds to predictions Miami-Dade could turn red for first gov since Jeb Bush

Miami-Dade County may be ripe for Republicans as Gov. Ron DeSantis' popularity in the Democratic-majority county is rising ahead of a key gubernatorial election.

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DeSantis defeats Crist, wins 2nd term as Florida governor

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has won reelection to a second term in a victory over Democrat Charlie Crist.

Florida's Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats Demings

Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term, defeating U.S. Rep. Val Demings and holding a key seat as the GOP tried to regain control of a closely divided Senate.

Amid GOP gains, Dem Frost is 1st Gen Zer to win House seat

Amid Republican gains in the U.S. House races in Florida, Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has become the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.

US: Federal aid to Florida for Hurricane Ian tops $2B

Federal officials say U.S. aid to Florida for recovery from Hurricane Ian has topped the $2 billion mark.

Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wraps

Coast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season, with Republicans excited about the prospect of winning back Congress.

DeSantis proud Florida is 'where woke goes to die,' Crist accuses him of focusing on 2024 presidential run

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this year has passed a number of bills that aim to combat social policies he argues are part of a "woke" ideology he believes will harm the country.

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President Biden Travels To South Florida To Address Medicare And Costs

The President is headed to South Florida to give remarks on social security and Medicare, and fundraise for the DNC candidates.

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'Disaster': Democrats call in Biden to campaign for struggling candidates

President Joe Biden will campaign with Democrats Charlie Crist and Val Demings in Florida, while former President Barack Obama visits vulnerable Democrats in Nevada.

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Election Brief: Final countdown to election day 2022

Seven days from election day, the 2022 midterms are heating up as Democrats try to hold their slim House majority and Republicans seek to improve their chances of retaking the Senate

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Biden tears into GOP, labels DeSantis ‘Trump incarnate'

President Joe Biden has lashed out at Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as “Donald Trump incarnate,” zeroing in on a potential 2024 GOP presidential contender as he campaigns for Democrats facing uphill fights in next week’s midterm election.

Democrats worry the GOP could win traditionally liberal Miami-Dade

Gov. Ron DeSantis could be the first Republican gubernatorial nominee in 20 years to claim victory in Miami-Dade County.

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Will DeSantis run for president? The candidate I saw during the Florida debate is worrisome.

DeSantis' far-right ideology makes me nervous. But how will more centric and independent voters feel about his rhetoric?

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Elon Musk makes big changes to Twitter, Dems' midterm fears worsen and more top headlines

Continue reading …HALLOWEEN SCARE- Dems’ midterm fears worsen as favor appears to shift to GOP. Continue reading …‘I’M ALL FOR IT’ - Tim Ryan's pledges to release 'all the nonviolent criminals,' slash prison numbers continue to haunt him. Continue reading …Click here for more cartoons…MEDIA‘IT’S A LIE’ – Georgia official blasts Dems ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ narrative. Continue reading …TUCKER CARLSON - Thanks to Biden's religious war in Ukraine, the US is about to run out of diesel fuel. Continue reading …LAURA INGRAHAM - Thank God we have a system where the people, not Washington dinosaurs, choose representatives.

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SEAN HANNITY: Professional politician Charlie Crist is running purely for vanity

Fox News host Sean Hannity discussed how Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist has a history of "changing affiliations" on "Hannity."

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FIRST ON FOX: Crist claims he's 'trustworthy' after his former staff, colleagues endorse DeSantis

A number of Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist's ex-staffers and colleagues have endorsed incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for re-election.

foxnews.com

Biden zeroes in on economic message as campaign winds down

President Joe Biden is focusing on economic issues as he fine-tunes his closing argument in upstate New York for voters trying to cope with raging inflation and fears of a recession heading into the Nov. 8 election.

Florida poll shows DeSantis, Rubio with double-digit leads over Crist, Demings

The Florida midterm elections are increasingly stacked in Republicans' favor as Gov. DeSantis and Sen. Rubio now maintain double-digit leads against their opponents, according to a UNF poll.

foxnews.com

Amid wave of opposition, some LGBTQ candidates eye epic wins

The home stretch of the midterm election campaign is a good news, bad news phenomenon for LGBTQ activists.

Dodge, deny or fib: Candidates stay vague on 2024 plans

Presidential aspirants running for reelection while dreaming of the highest office in the land often face an uncomfortable question: Will they commit to serving a full term — should they win one — when their best moment to take a shot at the White House may come sooner than that.

DeSantis, Crist Square Off In Florida Gubernatorial Debate

Incumbent GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his record against former Democratic Gov. Charlie Crist, who questioned DeSantis' potential presidential run.

newsy.com

DeSantis refuses to commit to serving full term

A defiant Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis refused to commit to serving a full four-year term if reelected when pressed by his Democratic rival, Charlie Crist, at their only gubernatorial debate on Monday. (Oct. 24)

news.yahoo.com

DeSantis dodges questions on 2024, abortion at Florida gubernatorial debate

When Democratic challenger Charlie Crist asked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis if he would commit to serving a full second term as governor, DeSantis did not answer directly.

washingtonpost.com

Florida Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor called Latinos 'racist' in Facebook live chat

Florida Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Karla Hernandez-Mats said last year in a Facebook Live discussion that "Latino people are racist."

foxnews.com

Gov. DeSantis, Crist tackle critical race theory and more during Florida governor debate

Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Congressman Charlie Crist made their arguments on many controversial topics including critical race theory and abortion.

news.yahoo.com

Hispanic voters prefer DeSantis, including some Dems: poll

A new poll of Hispanic voters in Florida from Telemundo/ LX News showed that a majority would vote for GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, including a number of registered Democrats.

foxnews.com

Fla. Gov. DeSantis refuses to commit to serving full term

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to commit to serving a full four-year term if reelected when pressed by his Democratic rival, Charlie Crist, at their only gubernatorial debate.

DeSantis and Crist debate, body cam footage goes viral, and covert migrant details emerge

It’s Monday, Oct. 24. Election Day is two weeks away. Early voting in Florida begins today, and the one and only debate between the leading candidates for governor happens tonight in Fort Pierce.

news.yahoo.com

A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida

Democrats are increasingly concerned that Florida may be slipping away this fall — and perhaps beyond — as emboldened Republicans seize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S. Senate.

Charlie Crist's gubernatorial campaign manager fired after domestic violence arrest

Austin Durrer was arrested this week in Maryland.

cbsnews.com

Newsom's campaign for California governor looks to future

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's reelection campaign is focused more on his political future and overhauling the Democratic Party's messaging than on his race.

DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order expanding voting access for the midterm elections in three counties where Hurricane Ian destroyed polling places and displaced thousands of people.

Pollster calls Charlie Crist ‘defanged’ after Florida survey shows him badly trailing DeSantis

Pollster Brad Coker called Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist “defanged” after a survey showed him badly trailing Gov. Ron DeSantis.

foxnews.com

Climate Change Emerges As Key Issue For Some Voters Ahead Of Midterms

With more climate extremes on the horizon, how much will the issue of climate change affect votes in upcoming elections?

newsy.com

Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising role

President Joe Biden is picking up the pace of his high-dollar fundraisers for Democratic candidates and party committees in the closing weeks before Election Day in November.

DeSantis drops provocations — for now — in response to Ian

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has whipsawed his way through the national conversation this month, first by putting migrants on planes or buses to Democratic strongholds and then shifting to a more traditional role of crisis manager as Hurricane Ian barreled into his state.

Top Democratic candidates seek to cash in with women-themed campaign merchandise, but won't define the term

Several Democratic midterm candidates remain silent when asked to define the term "woman," after selling merchandise with the word.

foxnews.com

Florida-based Hispanic conservatives approve of DeSantis’ Martha's Vineyard strategy despite media narrative

Media has attempted to claim Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move to relocate migrants will hurt his popularity, but Florida-based Hispanic conservatives feel differently.

foxnews.com

Ron DeSantis' Martha's Vineyard stunt gives Republicans the midterm fight they crave and takes focus off Trump 2024 and abortion rights, GOP operatives say

Democrats have been feeling more confident about their midterm prospects, but they have a polling deficit on immigration that's now leading the news cycle.

news.yahoo.com

GOP's hard-line tactics on migrants refocus midterm debate

The Republican governors of Florida and Texas have delivered migrants on planes and buses to Washington, D.

Charlie Crist, civil rights group call for criminal probe into Ron DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard 'stunt'

Lawyers representing migrants in Martha's Vineyard are seeking a federal criminal probe into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for sending the immigrants under "false pretenses."

foxnews.com

My cousin died in the Parkland shooting, which is why Floridians should elect Charlie Crist | Opinion

We are at a breaking point in Florida. Active-shooter drills have become my generation’s nuclear “duck and cover” exercises. And while children are still dying in their classrooms, Gov. DeSantis’ only concern is with school safety and mental health, while ignoring the real crux of the problem, easy access to weapons of war.

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Charlie Crist's running mate: Being 'sp-ed teacher' 'qualifies me to deal with the dysfunctional legislature'

Charlie Crist's running mate Karla Hernández-Mats suggests her background as a special education teacher makes her qualified to be Florida's lieutenant governor to handle "dysfunction."

foxnews.com

Charlie Crist's running mate compared Florida under Gov. Ron DeSantis to 'The Handmaid's Tale'

"We can't allow Commander DeSantis and Aunt Jeanette to continue down the path of turning Florida into a mini Gilead," Hernández-Mats said at a Miami Beach fundraiser.

news.yahoo.com

Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticism

With the fall campaign rapidly approaching, the time-honored tradition of debates as a forum for voters to evaluate candidates may be the latest casualty of the nation’s polarized political climate.

Crist resigns from Congress, doesn’t cite reasons for leaving before his term is up

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor, is resigning early from Congress, leaving the Pinellas County-based seat vacant until after the November election.

news.yahoo.com

Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist resigns from Congress as he takes on GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida

Crist's move came as DeSantis and former President Donald Trump are both rumored to be considering a run for the White House in the next election cycle.

cnbc.com

Gov. Ron DeSantis just promised 'by far the biggest tax cuts in the history of the state of Florida'

The governor didn't say where the tax breaks would happen, but they come after a $1.3 billion sales tax holiday in the sunshine state.

news.yahoo.com

Crist picks Miami teachers union leader as running mate

Democrat Charlie Crist has tapped Miami-Dade County teachers union president Karla Hernandez-Mats as his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida.

Sources: Crist picks teachers union leader as running mate

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist is expected to announce that he has chosen the Miami-Dade County teachers union president to be his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, two people close to the campaign said Friday. United Teachers of Dade President Karla Hernandez-Mats will be announced as Crist's running mate on Saturday, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement hasn't been made yet. The pick will guarantee DeSantis' education policy is an issue in the campaign.

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Biden joins other Dems in dismissing Republican voters, says he doesn't 'respect these MAGA Republicans'

President Biden took further aim at Republican voters on Thursday, saying he does not "respect these MAGA Republicans."

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Primary takeaways: Abortion politics, DeSantis flexes muscle

Abortion rights remains a salient political issue for Democrats, as a special election in New York showed on Tuesday.

Crist prevails in Florida, will face DeSantis; Nadler defeats Maloney in N.Y.

In one of Tuesday’s marquee races, Crist, a one-time Republican governor of Florida, won the Democratic primary for his old job, and will face a governor with a national profile

washingtonpost.com

Florida Democrats Choose Rep. Crist To Challenge Gov. Desantis

Rep. Charlie Crist defeated Nikki Fried, who staked out a more progressive campaign, in the Florida governor race.

newsy.com

Democrat Charlie Crist to face Ron DeSantis in Florida race for governor

Charlie Crist has won Florida's Democratic primary for governor and will challenge GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in Nov. DeSantis has an edge when it comes to fundraising, incumbency and registered voters.

npr.org

DeSantis Rival To Emerge From High-Stakes Florida Governor Primary

Voters will choose Tuesday between U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried for the Democratic gubernatorial nominee.

newsy.com

Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida, putting him in position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign the Republican incumbent is eyeing as the first step toward a potential White House run.

What to watch: Top Democrats square off in Florida, New York

Tuesday’s primary elections feature two top Florida Democrats squaring off for the right to face Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

DeSantis sued by Florida prosecutor he removed over abortion

An elected Florida prosecutor who was removed from office by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis because of his positions on abortion and transgender rights is suing to get his job back.

Fried, Crist face off in debate as DeSantis looms large

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist have held their first and only debate before the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

Palin on serving in Congress: 'It would be all about Alaska'

Sarah Palin says she’s serious about her campaign for the U.S. House, telling The Associated Press that her unique place in American politics would put her in a stronger position representing Alaska in Washington.

DeSantis: Freedom is good, COVID mandates, lockdowns are bad

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear in his State of the State speech that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom and he doesn’t like Dr. Anthony Fauci, critical race theory, abortion, illegal immigration and Burmese pythons.

Census data sets up redistricting fight over growing suburbs

The once-a-decade battle over redistricting is set to be a showdown over the suburbs.

Florida virus cases soar, hospitals near last summer's peak

Hospital admissions of coronavirus patients continue to soar in Florida with at least two areas in the state surpassing previous peaks reached during last summer’s surge.

Britney Spears' conservatorship case sparks legislative push

Prompted by Britney Spears conservatorship fight, a bipartisan legislative effort has emerged to reform the process.

DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy

The tragedy in Surfside, Florida, is exposing voters to a different side of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for a reelection bid next year that could propel him into a presidential campaign.

Claims of murder plot against GOP candidate in Florida court

Claims by one Republican congressional candidate that another GOP hopeful plotted to kill her have landed in a Florida courtroom.

As pandemic wanes, Florida's DeSantis seizes national stage

As he heads into his 2022 reelection campaign, Florida's Ron DeSantis has emerged from the political uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic as arguably the country’s most prominent Republican governor.

The Latest: Ontario wants vaccine shot in adults by June 20

Eric Holcomb received his COVID-19 vaccine shot Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the opening of the state’s first mass vaccination clinic. Holcomb wore a face mask in the front passenger seat of an SUV while getting the shot of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the drive-through clinic. Ad___TORONTO — Canada is getting a fourth vaccine to prevent COVID-19, approving the Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose. Canada has pre-purchased 10 million Johnson & Johnson doses, with options to buy another 28 million. The U.S. approved the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last month.

Lawmakers introduce bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to hero officer

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman arrive at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman is rightfully being hailed as a hero after singlehandedly holding back rioters from entering the Senate chambers last week. An Iraq combat vet and member of this Corps, Eugene was a hero long before last Wednesday. “The United States Capitol was under attack by armed, violent extremists, and Officer Eugene Goodman was the only thing standing between the mob and the United States Senate. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award Congress can bestow.

With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing

As election postmortems go, the one that began in Florida Wednesday was especially wrenching for Democrats. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Perhaps only in Florida is a loss by fewer than 4 percentage points considered a public drubbing. Democrats zeroed in on two clear explanations: Biden didn't connect with the state's Latino voters, performing particularly poorly with Cuban voters in South Florida. Some Democrats also give Republicans credit for registering thousands of new voters and narrowing the voter registration advantage Democrats have long had. For Taddeo, the Democratic state senator, it means going back to basics.

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