Ron DeSantis, Florida

Florida Republican Party members put House speaker Perez on defense
The chairperson of the Republican Party of Hillsborough County expressed concerns about the “optics” of Republican ...
‘What a mess’: Florida GOP infighting expected to continue during legislative session
The GOP supermajority legislature was the first to deny a Republican governor a special session since they took control in the 1990s.
As GOP rift widens, DeSantis pledges money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
If you are not willing to come out now and oppose this swampy piece of legislation, you are not going to get elected governor ...
Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders
John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...
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DeSantis vs. GOP lawmakers: A political science expert breaks down the feud
Gov. Ron DeSantis was flying high with a presidential hopes. But this week's special session has revealed fissures between ...
Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much ...
DeSantis suggests he will back challengers to GOP lawmakers who spurned him on immigration
"For the 2026 cycle, the FFF will ... support strong conservative candidates in legislative primaries," DeSantis said.
As Trump looms over Florida politics, DeSantis’ power in Tallahassee wanes
The governor wasn’t able to convince lawmakers to back all his ideas on illegal immigration. But Trump’s grip got tighter ...