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Drew WilsonJune 29, 2018

Fox News host Sean Hannity, who was an early backer of DeSantis’ campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Rick Scott, will be appearing alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Monday at campaign events in Fort Myers, Tampa Bay and Pensacola. In the morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Congressman DeSantis, a regular favorite guest for Fox […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 23, 2018

On Saturday morning, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis made his pitch for the GOP nomination for Governor in a familiar place: Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra. With him, serving as hypeman: regular Fox News collaborator and Congressional colleague Rep. Matt Gaetz. The bad news for the campaign: a 15-point deficit (32 to 17 percent) in recent polls from Fox […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 22, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate for Governor, will have company on the campaign trail Saturday in the form of House colleague Matt Gaetz. The two conservatives, fixtures on Fox News, plan a three-stop swing through the northeastern corner of the state. The first: the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra, where the start time is […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who is running for Governor, and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz are holding a pair of joint campaign rallies Saturday within Gaetz’ Northwest Florida district. The two Republicans, described as “absolute warriors” by President Donald Trump, will start their day in Pensacola with a 10:30 AM (CT) rally at the Polafox House, […]

Drew WilsonJune 3, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy has gained an unlikely defender as she tries to stamp out a fresh attack ad in her re-election campaign for Florida’s 7th Congressional District. The ad, paid for by Republican opponent Scott Sturgill, attempts to brand her as “steakhouse Stephanie” as it accuses her of holding a posh fundraiser in […]

Scott PowersMay 22, 2018

Contending that there are statutory problems with the federally authorized bonds All Aboard Florida intends to use to finance its Orlando Brightline train expansion, U.S. Reps. Brian Mast, Bill Posey, Ron DeSantis and Matt Gaetz are urging the federal government to suspend the authorization. At issue is $1.15 billion worth of private activity bonds that […]

Phil AmmannMay 22, 2018

If there is one thing fueling Ron DeSantis’ ambition to be Florida governor, it is this: A full-throated endorsement (on Twitter, at least) from President Donald Trump. But when Congressman Matt Gaetz takes to Breitbart to say “Trump knows he can trust DeSantis to make tough decisions,” it seems as if DeSantis also has the […]

Peter SchorschMay 5, 2018

The Republican challenging freshman U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District should put a little more thought into his messaging strategy. Cris Dosev this week chided President Donald Trump for his infidelities and lack of military service, which would be considered tone deaf for a candidate in nearly any Republican primary, none more […]

Ryan NicolMay 4, 2018

One year after the House of Representatives voted to repeal Obamacare, Democrats are hoping their base doesn’t forget. With the 2018 midterms just six months away, the Florida Democratic Party released an ad hammering Republicans on their handling of health care. Though the bill ultimately failed in the Senate, the Democrats still plan to use […]

Drew WilsonMay 2, 2018

Northwest Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz was one of 18 Republican members of Congress to sign on to a letter nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as recognition for recent progress in the ongoing peace talks with North Korea. “We, the undersigned members of the United States Congress, respectfully nominate Donald J. […]

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Sean Hannity, Ron DeSantis set three Florida campaign stops for July 2

Ron DeSantis unleashes on Adam Putnam ahead of $12M ad buy

Ron DeSantis, armed with President’s endorsement, in Ponte Vedra, Lake City, Ocala on Saturday

Ron DeSantis, Matt Gaetz teaming up for two campaign rallies Saturday

Matt Gaetz comes to Stephanie Murphy’s defense over attack ad

Brian Mast, Bill Posey, others urge feds to suspend bonds for Brightline

Ron DeSantis hasn’t always been a full-throated supporter of Donald Trump

While Trump is under attack, this Republican is making fun, unlike Matt Gaetz

Florida Democrats take aim at GOP on anniversary of Obamacare repeal vote

Matt Gaetz signs letter nominating Donald Trump for Nobel Prize