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DeSantis is favored by most Hispanic voters — even some Florida Democrats, new poll shows

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis has an advantage among Hispanic voters over his Democratic opponent Charlie Crist, according to a new poll for Telemundo/ LX News. A majority also said they supported the Republican governor’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hurricane Ian response, housing, insurance issues — and his…

Miami Herald

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

The Independent UK

3 reasons Ron DeSantis is going to win in November, and 3 reasons he’ll lose

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to be the biggest favorite in a Florida governor’s race in more than a decade.

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Biden plans South Florida rally for Democrats one week before Election Day

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Joe Biden will headline a rally in South Florida for Democratic Party candidates on Nov. 1, one week before Election Day.

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Crist's campaign manager arrested in apparent domestic incident prior to resignation

MIAMI — The manager for Charlie Crist’s gubernatorial campaign was arrested shortly before he resigned from the campaign this week, according to court records, in an apparent domestic violence case.

Miami Herald

Ron DeSantis opens an 11-point lead in re-election campaign

The Florida governor has raised a prolific amount of money ahead of his re-election

The Independent UK

How do Florida voters feel about DeSantis’ migrant flights? A new poll weighs in

About half of Floridians likely to vote in the midterm elections are on board with Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights, according to a new poll that suggests the governor is cruising to reelection.

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Debate with DeSantis could be Crist’s last shot in Florida governor’s race

ORLANDO, Fla. — The lone debate in the Florida governor’s race could be Charlie Crist’s last real chance to pull ahead against Gov. Ron DeSantis, experts said, with polls continually giving DeSantis the lead. And Crist has to hit hard against an incumbent playing it safe, they added.

Orlando Sentinel

Ron DeSantis is Donald Trump with brains and without the drama

If Florida’s governor is re-elected, he’s likely to challenge the ex-president’s hold on their party

Financial Times

DeSantis draws large crowd in heavily Democratic Broward

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered both a traditional election season campaign pitch on Sunday — promising tax cuts —and touting the conservative social messaging — on gender, education and immigration — that have become hallmarks of his time in office.

Tribune News Service

How Hurricane Ian changed the Florida governor’s race

TAMPA, Fla. — Joe Biden was supposed to be standing next to Charlie Crist.

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Uncertainty swirls around earmarks for departed lawmakers

WASHINGTON — When former Rep. Antonio Delgado resigned his seat in May, he was lucky in one respect: The central New York Democrat had been tapped to become his home state’s lieutenant governor.

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White House says Parkland verdict ‘brought a measure of justice and accountability’

A Florida jury’s decision to recommend life in prison for the shooter who killed 17 students and faculty at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School drew strong reaction from the families who lost sons, daughters and spouses in the attack, many of whom were outraged that the jury rejected the death…

Miami Herald

Uncertainty swirls around earmarks for departed lawmakers - Roll Call

Ex-Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., lost his earmarks after being tapped to become lieutenant governor. His successor is trying to change that.

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Charlie Crist-Ron DeSantis debate in Florida governor's race set for Oct. 24

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist will have their one and only gubernatorial debate on Oct. 24 — 12 days later than originally planned.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

From Republican to Democrat, some faithful supporters continue donating to Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist committed what to some in politics is the ultimate sin: He switched parties.

The Guardian - US

DeSantis stays off path of political controversies in hurricane aftermath

Rightwing governor known for aggressive, culture-war brand of populism gives softer demeanor after storm, destroying opponents’ hopes of toppling him

Tribune News Service

Convenience, backlash mix as candidates vote by proxy in House

WASHINGTON — Proxy voting has been both a blessing and a curse for House members on the campaign trail this season.

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Convenience, backlash mix as candidates vote by proxy in House - Roll Call

Proxy voting began in 2020 to protect House members from COVID-19, but some candidates faced a backlash for using it while campaigning.

Miami Herald

‘Politics are going to get injected’: Days after Ian, campaigns roar back to life

Even one of the state’s worst natural disasters couldn’t keep politics at bay for long in Florida.

Tribune News Service

Elon Musk, Ron DeSantis partner to put satellites in areas struck by Hurricane Ian

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has struck a partnership with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to provide satellite service for areas of Southwest Florida still without internet connectivity after Hurricane Ian.

WEKU

How local and national leaders are tested by major natural disasters

If handled well, storms like Hurricane Ian can cement politicians' images as community leaders — competent and trusted to help constituents get what they need. If mishandled, they can mar legacies.

Reuters

Biden to aim at 'bully' DeSantis in Florida, as 2024 looms

Joe Biden will for the first time as U.S. president hold a political rally in a state where he lost in 2020, when he treks to Florida on Tuesday to stage a showdown with potential 2024 rival, fierce critic and possible Trump successor Ron DeSantis.

Reuters

Florida's DeSantis traverses the U.S. as 2024 White House talk advances

Days after sending two planeloads of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis flew 1,000 miles (1,600 km) across the country to speak to voters in a Kansas hotel ballroom.

The Independent UK

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

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