GOP insiders fear embattled MAGA lawmaker’s 'slew of controversies' could turn his seat blue

GOP insiders fear embattled MAGA lawmaker’s 'slew of controversies' could turn his seat blue

For decades, Florida — not unlike Pennsylvania — had a reputation for being a volatile swing state that could go either red or blue in statewide elections. Former President George W. Bush won Florida twice, but so did his Democratic successor, former President Barack Obama. In 2025, however, Republicans seriously dominate Florida politics — especially MAGA Republicans. And the Sunshine State is a who's-who of MAGA, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, U…