[ad_1] For the most part, this irony-laden variety of homophobia remains a relatively fringe position on the online right. But its prominence in DeSantis’ latest campaign video suggests that it could be seeping into the conservative mainstream, and that might pay dividends among a group of Republican voters. “After all,Continue Reading

Vivek Ramaswamy swipes at Ron DeSantis on Disney

[ad_1] That exemption “undermines the credibility of his crusade,” Ramaswamy said. DeSantis’ battle with Disney began after the Florida Republicans’ passed a bill to limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender in schools, known colloquially as the “Don’t Say Gay” law. The Republican governor has ramped up his attacks onContinue Reading

The one big advantage Ron De$antis has: Tons and tons of cash

[ad_1] And that’s all without him opening an official campaign committee account. DeSantis’ financial advantage looms over the Republican field: Most contenders have cash balances on orders of magnitude lower than his. It far outpaces lower-polling contenders like the pair of South Carolinians, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Sen.Continue Reading

Ron DeSantis Has His Own State-Affiliated Media

[ad_1] Many of the Florida Standard’s headlines read like press releases that come straight from the governor’s communications office: “Popular Congressman Explains Why He Prefers DeSantis Over Trump for President in 2024.” “First Lady to Help Furry Friends Find a Home in Tallahassee.” “Sarasota Memorial Hospital Pushing Radical LGBTQ+ EmployeeContinue Reading

Trump’s beer track advantage over Ron DeSantis

[ad_1] Trump has a 17-point lead among Republicans without a college degree (up from a 10-point lead in February). And while DeSantis still leads among voters with a four-year degree, 40 percent to 28 percent, Trump has significantly cut into what was a 29-point deficit with those voters in theContinue Reading

Ron DeSantis has one very big problem: Donald Trump

[ad_1] DeSantis was compelled to reverse course on his public skepticism about the war in Ukraine following criticism from mainstay Republicans. His poll numbers have dipped. And he was dragged into the very thing he’d been trying to avoid: a public brawl with his chief rival, Donald Trump, whose attackContinue Reading