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DeSantis's Big Legislative Wins and His One Big Loss

The 2023 Florida legislative session is about to wrap up and Gov. Ron DeSantis has come out on top like no other governor has ever done before.

Gov. DeSantis managed to get his entire legislative and political agenda pushed through, paving the way for his expected 2024 presidential run.

But DeSantis chalking up legislative win after legislative win, he also failed on a couple of instances.

Both DeSantis’s “Blogger bill” and is media defamation measure, which would have made it easier to sue journalists, were utter failures.

DeSantis himself sunk the blogger bill on Day 1 of the legislative session, and weeks later, his defamation bill was eviscerated after just about every media outlet in the state came down against the measure.

It was a big loss for DeSantis, arguably his biggest defeat of his governorship to date.

Yes, DeSantis failed to pass open-carry gun legislation, and was able to get Constitutional Carry passed instead, but his defamation bill against media outlets was dead on arrival and there was nothing he could have done to revive it.

Legislators did in the end pass his “Resign to Run” bill, which will allow him to run for President and still be able to hold the Governor’s Mansion.

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"DeSantis Tackles Lawsuit Abuse in Florida" OPINION

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"DeSantis Signs Another Bill to Combat Antisemitism" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made remarks in Jerusalem, Israel ahead of signing HB 269. The legislation will provide law enforcement with more resources to punish perpetrators of antisemitic incidents.

"Mast Supports Military Action, Bank Sanctions Against Cartels" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—In January, Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) proposed using military action to take down the Mexican drug cartels...

"Eskamani Celebrates Tax Breaks on Diapers" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Salazar: Disney Picked the Wrong Fight Against DeSantis" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Moskowitz Discusses How Democrats Can Move Forward on Gun Control" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

"Republican-led House Votes to Keep U.S. Soldiers in Somalia" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—WASHINGTON—In what could be seen as an inexplicable legislative move, the House of Representatives voted and failed to pass Rep. Matt Gaetz’s...

"DeSantis Reaffirms Support for Israel, Declares BDS is 'DOA'" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—JERUSALEM – Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) visited the Museum of Tolerance in the Holy Land to reaffirm his support of Israel, as well as the State of Florida’s support of the Jewish nation.

"DeSantis's Immigrant Relocation Flights Praised" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—WASHINGTON— Florida Rep. Brian Mast has given Governor Ron DeSantis’s immigrant relocation flights his seal of approval, saying that the Governor made a...

"Waltz Presses DOD Over ‘Burden-Sharing’" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) continues to push back on “burden-sharing” amidst the Russian and Ukrainian war. Last month, he raised the alarm during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Fiscal year 2024 budget.

"Mast Slams Biden Admin's Plan to Redistribute Wealth Based on Credit Scores" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

"Bilirakis Blames Biden's Border Policy for Pasco County Murder" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—A Pasco County man was recently murdered and dismembered by an associate of the El Salvadorean gang MS-13. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R), whose Congressional...

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"Gaetz Grills ATF Director Over Stolen Weapons and 'Gun Registry'" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—In January, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) spoke of defunding or abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). Recently, Rep. Gaetz interrogated ATF Director Steven Dettelbach for the Agency's apparent corruption and inefficiency.

"Gimenez, Lee Speak in Favor of Border Reinforcement Bill" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Today, Representatives Carlos Gimenez and Laurel Lee (R-FL) spoke in favor of the 2023 Border Reinforcement Act during the House Homeland Security Committee meeting.

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"Frost Claims Republicans Want to Erase LGBT Community in Florida" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina —Recently, the gay rights group Pride Alliance of Treasure Coast canceled a pride parade and restricted access to other PrideFest events to individuals...

"Cammack Remains Mum as Trump Racks Up Endorsements over DeSantis" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Former President Donald Trump continues to capture endorsements from Florida's congressional Republicans over Governor Ron DeSantis. Representative Carlos Gimenez ...

"Andrew Gillum's Trial Begins, Faces Twenty Years in Prison" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

"FIU Develops New Tech to Accurately Diagnose Strokes" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

"NBA Responds to Sen. Scott with 'Pathetic' Answer" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Waltz Endorses Donald Trump for President" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) has just endorsed President Donald Trump (R) for President. The endorsement comes at a time when it's alleged that the DeSantis Team is worried over the support that Trump is receiving from Congressional Republicans.

"DeSantis to Lead International Trade Mission" by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is not finished traveling. This time he will be flying around the globe leading an international trade mission to some of America's strongest allies.

"Moskowitz Allegedly Sold Financial Stock Before Bank Crisis" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) has been accused this week over stock selling during the banking crisis last month...

"Gay Rights Group Upset by 21+ Age Restriction on Pride Parade" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Governor DeSantis (R-FL) recently revved up efforts to protect children ahead of law year's election where he won by a landslide...

"DeSantis Signs Supermajority Death Penalty Bill Into Law" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Governor DeSantis (R-FL) recently revved up efforts to protect children ahead of law year's election where he won by a landslide. Now, local LGBTQ+ and drag groups are treading carefully in fear of being shut down by the governor.

"Diaz-Balart Expresses Concern Over Colombian President's Political Stance" by The Floridian's Daniels Molina—Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited the U.S. this week, and Florida Republicans pushed back. Both Florida Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R) met with Petro, urging him to shift his political stance.

"Trump Endorses Military use Against Cartels" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R) and Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) introduced a bill that would authorize military use against cartels...

"Rubio Says Biden Admin Withholding Information" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) took to social media to share an excerpt from an interview wherein he accuses the Biden administration of withholding information. This coincides with Senator Rubio joining forces with Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R) to introduce a bill that demands answers from the CDC on coronavirus policy.

 

 

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