Opinion: GOP challengers fragment. Biden’s coalition weakens. What can stop Trump now?
In August, on the night before the first Republican presidential primary debate, Donald Trump led the GOP field, polling at 55.4% in Real Clear Politics’…
Florida state attorney, suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis, goes to court
A Florida state attorney, suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for "neglecting her duty" to prosecute crime, was in court Wednesday to get her elected position…
Four takeaways from Wednesday night’s GOP presidential debate
Four of the Republicans trying to beat former President Trump for the GOP nomination clashed at a fiery debate in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Wednesday night…
Hiltzik: Republicans hate Obamacare because they hate healthcare
Here’s a pair of handy rules of thumb to know we’re heading into a major election cycle: (1) Republican candidates start talking about the need…
Ron DeSantis says he will win Iowa
Though Iowa’s early caucuses offer a first glance at where voters are at, who wins the state’s support is far from predictive of who will…
DeSantis super PAC parts ways with another CEO
Polls have shown DeSantis continuing to trail far behind former President Donald Trump in the race for the GOP nomination, and locked in a battle…
In Newsom-DeSantis debate, likely contrasts over education
When it comes to education, the divide between the governors of California and Florida turns on different visions of freedom in their state’s schools. For…
Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom face off in heated US debate: Five key takeaways | Politics News
US presidential candidate Ron DeSantis clashed with California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom in an acrimonious debate on Thursday night, making a last-ditch pitch to Republican…
Florida appeals court sides with DeSantis, reverses ruling on congressional map
Initially, both sides wanted the case to be decided by the state’s highest court ahead of the 2024 legislative session that starts in January and…
Newsom-DeSantis debate draws 4.75 million viewers on Fox News
The Thursday debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Fox News — the talk of the political world this past…
Inside the Newsom-DeSantis debate in Alpharetta, Ga.
ATLANTA — Hours before his showdown Thursday night with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat at a doughnut shop where no one seemed…
Debating DeSantis, Newsom is all-in for Biden
Gov. Gavin Newsom wanted viewers of his Thursday evening Fox News debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to know two things: He’s not running for…
Haley gains backing. But catching Trump? That’s hard
WASHINGTON — If the current contest for the Republican presidential nomination were a normal campaign, the past week’s news would have been very good for Nikki…
DeSantis v. Newsom debate devolves into messy, thirst-fest
“He’s in a death spiral,” Newsom said. The California governor pleased the White House with frequent defenses of President Joe Biden, “Bidenomics,” and by correcting…
Newsom-DeSantis debate: Takeaways from the Fox News event
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis turned their feud over blue and red state policies personal Thursday, clashing for more than 90…
Gavin Newsom’s Smile and Ron DeSantis’ Chin Tell You Everything You Need to Know
It All Started With a Smile I’ve written in the past that DeSantis is known for an awkward smile that makes him appear uncomfortable —…
California’s Newsom, Florida’s DeSantis face off in heated debate | Politics News
Republican and Democratic rivals clash in fiery Fox News event filled with personal insults. United States presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom…
DeSantis slams L.A. County D.A. George Gascón in debate with Newsom
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lambasted L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón during a Thursday night Fox News debate with Gov. Gavin Newsom. In a spat…
Opinion: How did California’s Gov. Newsom fare against his Florida rival, Gov. DeSantis?
What the hell was that? Ostensibly, Thursday’s debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is not running for president, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who…
Newsom-DeSantis rivalry hits the debate stage tonight
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