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Feb 02 2023
Opinion
Ron DeSantis Schools the College Board
The College Board has released a serious rewrite of its framework for a new high-school advanced placement (AP) course in African-American Studies. Critical race theory is out, and Condoleezza Rice is in. The group insists that revisions were done for pedagogical reasons and completed in December, but even assuming that’s true, it’s vindication for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Nov 17 2023
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Ron DeSantis' Florida drag ban blocked by Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court has demolished Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ attempts to ban drag performances in the state in a huge win for LGBTQ+ rights. A decision handed down by the court on Thursday (16 November) blocked the state law, which would have banned public drag performances which may have been seen by children. Restaurant chain Hamburger Mary’s, which features family-friendly drag
PinkNewsMay 15 2024
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Ron Klain, Former Chief of Staff, Will Return to Help Biden With Debate
Ron Klain, the president’s former chief of staff, will take some time away from his post-White House job to help President Biden prepare for a debate against Donald J. Trump. Mr. Klain, who left the White House last year, said in a text message that he would take a vacation from his job as the chief legal officer at Airbnb in the coming weeks to help get Mr. Biden ready. “On my own time, I
New York Times (News)Nov 16 2023
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Ron DeSantis Reacts to Nikki Haley's Social Media Comments
As Matt covered on Tuesday, former Ambassador Nikki Haley really drew some strong reactions as she claimed during a Fox News interview that anonymous social media users had to be "verified by their name," otherwise it constituted "a national security threat." Christina Pushaw, of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, posted the clip. It caught on from there, as various DeSantis
TownhallJan 15 2024
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Ron DeSantis will take second place in Iowa, giving lifeline to his campaign
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign event at Jethro's BBQ on Jan. 11 in Ames, Iowa. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on track to finish in second in Monday's Iowa caucuses in a crucial performance for his presidential campaign, AP projects. Why it matters: DeSantis campaigned more aggressively in Iowa than he has in most other early primary states. • He staved off a challenge from
AxiosJan 15 2024
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Ron DeSantis sweeps Gen Z Republicans in Iowa, Trump wins millennials, poll
Even though former President Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses Monday night, a surprising number of Gen Z Republicans turned up in the state to vote for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Meanwhile, Trump took in more votes from millennials than any other Republican candidate. A CNN entrance poll given to voters before they cast their ballots Monday night showed that 35 percent of voters aged 17
NewsweekJan 15 2024
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Ron DeSantis campaign blames 'election interference' after losing Iowa caucuses
Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) presidential campaign blamed "election interference" on Monday after apparently losing the Iowa caucuses. Moments after several networks — including Fox News — , DeSantis Communications Director Andrew Romeo posted a response on social media. "Absolutely outrageous that the media would participate in election interference by calling the race before tens of thousands
Raw StorySep 15 2023
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Ron DeSantis Makes Dueling Appearance With Trump In DC
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ world nearly collided with former President Donald Trump’s Friday night after making dueling appearances in the city. The governor spoke at the Family Research Council’s Pray, Vote, Stand Summit Friday evening. DeSantis told the crowd, he didn't know how "you could be a leader without having faith in God." "When you stand up for what's right in this day and age, that
The MessengerJan 14 2024
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See Florida’s Ron DeSantis campaign in Iowa despite sub-zero temperatures
Ron DeSantis and hundreds of supporters and journalists braved blizzard-like conditions Saturday to catch Florida’s governor campaigning ahead of Monday’s Iowa caucuses, the first nominating contest of the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Snow and weather advisories blanketed Iowa as the governor rallied at the West Des Moines headquarters of Never Back Down, a super PAC
The Fresno BeeFeb 02 2024
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Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to send 1,000 troops to the Texas border
Members of the Florida National and State Guard, along with the Florida Highway Patrol, are heading to the U.S.-Mexico border under the directive of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis made the announcement Thursday that he's deploying a battalion of roughly 1,000 National Guardsmen to Texas. The governor said he will send troops to assist Texas state officials in their efforts to provide
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