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Ron DeSantis Is Flaunting His Résumé—Does Anyone Care?
The Florida governor, who recently announced his bid for the presidency, is eager to prove his credentials. But GOP primary voters aren’t interested.
Chris Lehmann
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May 26, 2023
Ron DeSantis’s Copycat Strategy Is Failing
The Florida governor’s bungled campaign launch makes clear there is only room for one Trump.
Jeet Heer
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May 25, 2023
Focusing on the Differences Between DeSantis and Trump Is Plainly Absurd
In the areas where Americans would be most severely affected, there’s hardly a fly’s hair of separation between them.
Clarence Lusane
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May 19, 2023
The Case Against Casey DeSantis. Really?
The Florida governor is monster enough on his own. Now we’re supposed to blame it on his wife?
Joan Walsh
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May 10, 2023
A New Southern Strategy to Repair Our Democracy
In spite of everything stacked against it, a new generation of progressive Southern voters is rising.
Tory Gavito
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May 8, 2023
Ron DeSantis’s Anti-Trans Agenda Exiles Dwyane Wade, NBA Superstar and Loving Father
The Wade family, which includes their trans daughter, is fleeing Florida for their safety.
Dave Zirin
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May 3, 2023
Ron DeSantis Declares War on Disney
A handpicked panel of the Florida governor’s cronies has voted to sue the corporation after it clashed with him over his “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Chris Lehmann
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April 19, 2023
Ron DeSantis Might Have Already Blown His Shot at 2024
A top donor backs off over the governor’s six-week abortion law and book banning. A threat to build a state prison adjacent to Disney World seems unhinged. “Pudding fingers” is making a mess.
Joan Walsh
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March 29, 2023
Trump Is Still GOP Top Dog
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Alex Shephard discusses why Ron DeSantis and other rivals are faltering.
Jeet Heer
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March 20, 2023
Florida Man Trashes the Constitution and History in Pursuit of the White House
Thanks to an anemic opposition, Ron DeSantis won reelection by a landslide. But if national Democrats don’t learn from the Florida party’s mistakes, the governor could take his crackpot crusade even further.
Chris Lehmann for The Nation