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.
news.yahoo.comFlorida redder than ever; 5-minute midterms analysis
“The people have delivered their verdict: Freedom is here to stay,” DeSantis said during his victory speech on election night. Winning by 16.4 point margin, Marco Rubio became the first Florida Republican to secure three terms in the Senate. In a speech acknowledging her loss, Demings congratulated her opponent and told Florida Democrats not to give up. District 27 is almost 70% hispanic voters, covering most of Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest and Kendall. Florida voters also voted down all three statewide ballot measures to amend the Florida Constitution.
themiamihurricane.comEven in heavily blue Broward, DeSantis’s results gave Republicans reason to cheer and Democrats cause for alarm
Looking at a map of Florida election results, Broward County looks like a blue oasis for Democrats in the Republican red state of Florida. But a closer look at the 2022 midterm elections shows it’s somewhat of a mirage — and an ominous sign for any Democrat who thinks their party has a shot at winning statewide elections in the foreseeable future.
sun-sentinel.comWith runaway win, DeSantis’ political career becomes supercharged
Gov. Ron DeSantis steadfastly focused his reelection campaign on President Joe Biden rather than on his Democratic opponent in Florida. But DeSantis’ runaway victory Tuesday, while crushing to Democrats, felt more like a win over a different rival: former President Donald Trump.
sun-sentinel.comRepublicans ahead in early and mail voting as candidates making Election Eve push in South Florida
As the candidates cram in campaign events and TV appearances, Florida Democrats are heading into Election Day with a lot of work ahead of them. Avoiding big losses would require an enormous turnout of Democratic voters on Tuesday and an anemic showing for Republicans, and there aren’t’ signs of that happening. Republicans are outpacing Democrats in early voting and mail ballots cast.
sun-sentinel.comAs voters worry about inflation, Democrats still hope abortion rights drives voter turnout — against Republicans
By making abortion rights central to their campaigns, top Florida Democrats thought they could young voters and independent women to punish anti-abortion Republicans in the midterm elections. The Democratic thinking was that voters energized by the issue could help them buck history, in which midterm elections go badly for the party that controls the presidency. Florida voters say inflation is their top concern. “How is abortion going to top that personal experience with gas, housing, groceries, rent?”
sun-sentinel.comVIEW RESULTS: Florida State Races: 2022 Midterm Election
Voters in South Florida will cast their ballots Tuesday for the Midterm Election, with the big race being the race for governor between incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist, who served as the 44th governor of the Sunshine State from 2007 to 2011 when he was still a Republican.
Charlie Crist describes Biden as ‘ageless’ and full of energy, depicts DeSantis as a cowardly bully
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist described President Joe Biden as an inspiring and “ageless” political leader, who demonstrates inspiring energy. And he depicted the man he hopes to unseat, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, as a cowardly bully who displays a false machismo.
sun-sentinel.comPresident Biden is heading to South Florida. He’ll go after Republicans as threat to Medicare and Social Security.
President Joe Biden is heading to South Florida for three events: a Democratic Party rally for gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and U.S. Senate candidate Val Demings, a fundraiser for Crist's campaign, and a speech about Social Security, Medicare and prescription drug costs.
sun-sentinel.comBiden 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 pushing Black voters in South Florida to turn out for midterm elections
In the final stretch of the midterm election campaign, Florida Democratic candidates and surrogates are pushing, cajoling and pleading with Black voters to turn out and cast their ballots. “I understand that there’s this bit of apathy in our community when people may feel, ‘How does this impact me? How does this impact my day-to-day life?’”
sun-sentinel.comCrist talks abortion in Broward County, DeSantis woos Monroe County with money
With midterm elections drawing closer, Democratic candidate for Florida’s Governor Charlie Crist spoke at the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale on Friday to discuss abortion rights while hammering his opponent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ views.
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foxnews.comVIEW RESULTS: South Florida 2022 Midterm Election results
Voters in South Florida are casting their ballots Tuesday for the Midterm Election, with the big race being the race for governor between incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist, who served as the 44th governor of the Sunshine State from 2007 to 2011 when he was still a Republican.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sticks to script as he dodges question about presidential ambitions
Gov. Ron DeSantis' answer about whether he’d serve a full four-year term if re-elected or run for president dodged the question instead of directly answering it. The question from Democratic challenger Charlie Crist and the answer from DeSantis weren’t spur-of-the-moment exchanges, but the kind of lines candidates prepare for and rehearse in advance of debates.
sun-sentinel.comA fierce fight for Charlie Crist and Ron DeSantis in their only governor’s race debate
From the opening minutes of their debate until the end, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist and offered clearly rehearsed talking points aimed at key themes of their campaigns. Again and again, DeSantis sought to link Crist with President Joe Biden. Crist repeatedly emphasized his support for abortion rights and reminded the audience of DeSantis’ opposition.
sun-sentinel.comMail voting tops 1.2 million in Florida with more than two weeks to midterm elections
More than 1.2 million Florida voters have already cast their midterm election ballots, reflecting a continuing desire by many to vote from the comfort of their homes rather than lining up at an early voting center or Election Day polling place.
sun-sentinel.comDeSantis 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.
DeSantis seeks dismissal of suit by suspended prosecutor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a federal judge to throw out a free speech lawsuit filed by a Democratic prosecutor he suspended from office over statements about not pursuing criminal charges in abortion, transgender rights and certain low-level cases.