Ron DeSantis’ ‘sole focus’ is on governing for the next 3 years
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 3/7/23-Gov. Ron DeSantis reacts to the crowd as he prepares to give the State of the State address during the opening day of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, Tuesday at the Capitol in Tallahassee. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

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The Governor is focused on his 'very important, good, consequential job.'

Gov. Ron DeSantis claims his “sole focus” is on governing for the next three years, in comments intended to quell speculation about his political future.

In Orange City, the state’s chief executive said “we have a very important, good, consequential job that we have for three years.”

“You know, we’ve not been doing any campaigning. I mean, we’ve probably done more than any governor in the country just in the last couple of weeks and that’s, I think that’s what people expect,” DeSantis said Tuesday.

“We probably got more done than (any Governor) has ever been able to do in 2023. And we’re going to do a lot, you know, in these next three years, for sure. So, we’re excited about that.”

DeSantis’ comments come amid ongoing speculation that he may be eyeing another run for the White House, with some even suggesting his continued comments on the situation in Washington suggest a shadow campaign is ongoing in case of a Donald Trump collapse.

Regarding a future run, DeSantis said last month that he will “see what the future holds.”

“Most of the people that supported me, whether activists, whether volunteers, whether fundraisers, you know, they’re all on board, you know, for what the future holds. So we’ll be active,” DeSantis promised. “We’ll be exercising leadership down here in Florida and holding down the fort for freedom. And so we’ll see what the future holds.”

A.G. Gancarski

A.G. Gancarski has been the Northeast Florida correspondent for Florida Politics since 2014. His work also can be seen in the Washington Post, the New York Post, the Washington Times, and National Review, among other publications. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter: @AGGancarski


48 comments

  • Jay Smif

    February 6, 2024 at 12:50 pm

    As opposed to what? The whiny little fascist should have been forced to resign as the law dictated. Bring back the Sunshine Laws for him, too.

    • Sally B

      February 7, 2024 at 11:02 am

      Ex post facto is enshrined in the Constitution, not in any books written by Marx and/or Engels.

      • Jay Smif

        February 7, 2024 at 12:24 pm

        DeSantis is a fascist, and hates black and gay people.

    • Dont Say FLA

      February 8, 2024 at 9:41 am

      The Sunshine is gonna shine again the very minute Ron goes all Rhonda on the legislature over whatever piddly culture war nonsense he gets mad about but they yawn about.

  • Earl Pitts "Sage Political Expert Emeritas" Ameriecan

    February 6, 2024 at 12:58 pm

    Good afternoon Sage Americans,
    Everyone in Florida loves our Bestest Govornor Ever!!!! Even all Democrats love Ron so much, but they are just afarid to confess their great love and adoration of Ron, in front of each other.
    So dont worry “All Earl’s Besty Lefty Democrats” and relax your sphincters as I, Earl Pitts American, will speak for you, one and all.
    EARL SPEAKS FOR ALL LEFTYS:
    “We all love and adore you Ron and your Lovely Wife Casey”, said Earl Pitts American.
    Thank you America,
    Earl Pitts American

    • Earl Pitts, Qanon Spam Bot

      February 6, 2024 at 3:55 pm

      Thruple with Earl and the DeSantii?

      • Earl Pitts "Sage Political Expert Emeritas" Ameriecan

        February 6, 2024 at 6:33 pm

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        First we are going to get you off the meth. Next we are going to cure you of your homer testical tendencies. Then we will get you a haircut and get you back to shaving your face every day. Then I’ll get you a job washing dishes at one of my resturants.
        We can and will save you from your Dook 4 Brains Leftism and the tragic toll it has taken on you and your Mom and Dad.
        We care about you my friend,
        Earl Pitts “Lefty Reformer” American

  • My Take

    February 6, 2024 at 1:07 pm

    There is still much left in Florida to degrade.

    • Bad Ron, Exposed Moron

      February 6, 2024 at 3:57 pm

      You’re right; 21,000,000 folks that he DIDN’T kill with COVID disinformation.

      “Let’s see what we can do-“ said Evil Ron.

  • Michael K

    February 6, 2024 at 2:55 pm

    Wasn’t that supposed to be their job all along? No wonder everybody hates Rhonda.

  • Nuttin To Lose Ron

    February 6, 2024 at 3:50 pm

    “Wait til I add income taxes!”

    • Tom

      February 7, 2024 at 7:41 am

      Beginning February 15, Florida’s Communications Services Tax will be applied to Netflix users’ monthly bills. The tax is set by the state at 5.07% and is required in “sales of communications services.”
      There might be no state tax per sie but they’ll nickel and dime everyone to death with stupid crap like this.

      • Michael K

        February 7, 2024 at 9:02 am

        Yep – the most regressive taxes for everyone but the rich.

      • Nope

        February 8, 2024 at 5:37 pm

        It’s been that way —did for YouTube TV and YouTube last year. It’s more than that— the way they stack the taxes it comes out to an effective more than 15% on all communication and streaming services (each)

  • Phil Morton

    February 6, 2024 at 4:20 pm

    Hard to govern Florida from Texas but here we are. We need a Florida First governor.

  • Dont Say FLA

    February 6, 2024 at 5:22 pm

    I guess they really are “her” children. And now she has to tend to a dog, too. Just so Rhonda can continue living in the of make believe.

    How much longer will she stick around? I bet not very long.

  • MH/Duuuval

    February 6, 2024 at 5:27 pm

    I see Dee is still deploying the royal “We.”

  • Sally B

    February 6, 2024 at 11:46 pm

    He’s baaaaaaack. Buckle up, snowflakes! LOL

  • wakes me up every time

    February 7, 2024 at 7:23 am

    “Soul focus” my butt. Pants on fire. Melting white rubber boot tops. Then what is the Texas deployment? Our Governor thinks we are all stupid. He should ride in Tramp’s adult diaper as his number 2.

  • My Take

    February 7, 2024 at 8:18 am

    I’ll bet there is still a sociology course being taught somewhere in a public college in Florida.
    DeSScamus needs a Konservative Karen Korps to help him root out these things..

  • Michael K

    February 7, 2024 at 9:04 am

    So many good people and institutions left to destroy to feed his fragile ego. Go, Rhonda. Go. Away.

  • Ron DiSaster

    February 7, 2024 at 2:12 pm

    Is he gonna still say “Woke!” every thrid word in every speech he gives in that grating Kermit the Frog voice of his?

  • Ricky Bobby

    February 7, 2024 at 2:32 pm

    Funny how you displaced liberals from New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania and such get on our fine Governor of Florida. Yet you don’t say boo about the hologram currently the head of the United States. I won’t call Joe a leader because he is so far gone now and can’t even hold a conversation. Two years in a row now he skips the traditional Presidential interview. Again if you don’t like it here then leave. Kalifornia would welcome you and it appears New York now needs more revenue for the illegal freebies. Don’t let the door hit you in the azz.

    • Dont Say FLA

      February 7, 2024 at 3:02 pm

      The actually funny thing is all the pro-Rhonda commenters who showed up on here right after the Rhonda Campaign failed and all of Rhonda’s staff went home with their tails tucked between their legs

      • SallyB

        February 12, 2024 at 6:01 am

        However, they’re not out-of-state trolls.

    • My Take

      February 7, 2024 at 9:29 pm

      The dejected DeSScamus Disciples can count on three more years of derisive commentary on the loser’s further dabblings in fascism.

    • Close The Churches

      February 8, 2024 at 6:06 am

      He is one of your very own Christians; clean up your mess.

    • Michael K

      February 8, 2024 at 1:30 pm

      Funny how the governor is supposed to represent everyone who lives here, including LGBTQ people, Black people, immigrants, the highly educated, and as Trump would say, the poorly educated. Perhaps you are the one who should leave if you think only certain types of people should be ‘allowed’ to live here. Nothing is static – and generally, things are supposed to get better, not worse – and for many people, things have gotten worse. Much worse.

  • Mouse 1- Runny Ronnie 0

    February 8, 2024 at 6:03 am

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    • SallyB

      February 12, 2024 at 6:06 am

      Federal court recently dismissed corporatist Disney’s lawsuit against Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature summarily. Get up to date on the latest information before embarrassing yourself like a troll or like a groomer like Disney.

  • Close The Churches

    February 8, 2024 at 6:05 am

    96% of all crimes in the US are committed by a Christian as per inmate intake process reports in the 2016 Pew Charitable Prisons Survey.

    • Sally B

      February 12, 2024 at 6:08 am

      If true, cite your sources. If not, just more troll disinformation.

  • Earl Pitts "Sage Politicale Expert Emeritas" Ameriecan

    February 8, 2024 at 7:06 am

    Good Mornting America,
    I, Earl Pitts American, would like to personally thank all of my “BESTY LEFTY” commenters above.
    By not disputing my, Earl Pitts American’s, Sage Wisdom regarding ALL FLORIDA CITIZENS being joyous and happy to have Ron “The Ronald” DeSantis back, freash off the campaigne trail, in THE GREAT STATE OF FLORIDA, you all are “Shouting Your 100% AGREEMENT WITH ME, Earl Pitts American, AND EXPRESSING YOUR LOVE AND FEILITY for Ron, The Lovely Casey, and ME, Earl Pitts American.
    I am so honored and proud of all my Besty Lefty friends above showing your solidarity with both RON and ME, Earl Pitts “Your Beloved Leader” American…..I love you guys, Earl❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

    • rick whitaker

      February 8, 2024 at 7:23 pm

      WARNING ⚠ TROLL COMMENT BY EARL “CRAZY” PITTS

      • Sally B

        February 9, 2024 at 11:59 am

        You’re a troll.

  • Dale A Arnold

    February 8, 2024 at 9:28 am

    More ” culture wars”.. He won’t fix any actual problems in Florida never has!

  • My Take

    February 8, 2024 at 9:48 am

    He might do sòme good if convinced that red tides are woke.

    • Sally B

      February 9, 2024 at 12:05 pm

      He’s already done that and continues to do so by appropriating more money for the environment, including red tide, than any of his predecessors combined, Democrat or Republican. I know that does not align with your political narratives and talking points, but facts are facts. There is no your truth, just the truth.

      • My Take

        February 9, 2024 at 9:19 pm

        Were they woke?
        .
        And will he be back to drag queens?

      • Dont Say FLA

        February 12, 2024 at 1:49 pm

        Either that was Roll Tide, a nickname for a college football team in Alabama that wins some games, or you’re asserting that Ron DeSantis is a liberal wack job wasting good money on global warming I mean climate change despite irrefutable evidence that humans have no effect

  • My Take

    February 8, 2024 at 1:09 pm

    It will be sadly interesting to watch (and with babbler him, hear) how he works to further degrade Florida.

  • John L

    February 9, 2024 at 10:07 am

    Duh Santis could care less about Florida. Made last legislative session about his far right pivot and then abandoned us for a year. LOSER

  • My Take

    February 9, 2024 at 12:31 pm

    DeSScumtis’ goal in effect:
    Make Florida America’s colostomy bag.

  • My Take

    February 9, 2024 at 9:22 pm

    Will he foist another henchman or stooge on FAU?

  • Jojo

    February 11, 2024 at 10:39 am

    Oh god, three more years???

    • Dont Say FLA

      February 11, 2024 at 11:48 am

      3 more years, only if the Florida state legislature allows it.

      The day they’ve had enough of Rhonda will be the day his campaign expenditures of Florida state treasury funds, currently hidden by the Sunshine law exemption granted to Rhonda by said legislature, if they exist, are leaked.

      They set Rhonda up to be controlled with secrets regarding financial conversion (faka “theft by”). He took the bait despite its glaring obviousness.

      And why? Why did Rhonda willingly take that bait? Because he WAS going to be President, so their trap they set for him, it didn’t matter. In Rhonda’s mind.

      LOL @ Rhonda and their inexplicable hubris

  • My Take

    February 11, 2024 at 12:09 pm

    Founding DeSSantistan

  • Dancing Outlaw

    February 11, 2024 at 2:31 pm

    I don’t get it. What is Ron promising here, that he’s going to stop masturbating?

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