Ron DeSantis
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Ron DeSantis is running as a Republican in the state of Florida. Ron DeSantis is a Challenger in the U.S. Governor/Gubernatorial race. Ron DeSantis is running against Charlie Baker, Charlie Crist, Annette Taddeo in the U.S. Governor/Gubernatorial race. See our U.S. Governor/Gubernatorial race map and our Florida Governor/Gubernatorial state map.
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering Ron DeSantis?Ron DeSantis often has a balanced coverage.
Left: 27%
Center: 34%
Right: 39%
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Ronald Dion DeSantis is an American politician and attorney serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. Before assuming the governorship, DeSantis served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Floridas 6th district. DeSantis was first elected to Congress in 2012, defeating his Democratic opponent Heather Beaven. During his tenure, he became a founding member of the Freedom Caucus and was a known ally of President Donald Trump. DeSantis frequently criticized Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. He briefly ran for U.S. Senate in 2016, but withdrew when incumbent senator Marco Rubio sought reelection.
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9% Local Coverage84% National Coverage8% International Coverage
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering Ron DeSantis?Ron DeSantis often has a balanced coverage.
Left: 27%
Center: 34%
Right: 39%
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Ron DeSantis · FloridaChristina Pushaw, the chief spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis, announced Friday that she is shifting from his executive office to his political campaign. She will be replaced by Assistant Press Secretary Bryan Griffin. Pushaw earned a reputation during her 15 months as a government official as the chief amplifier of DeSantos' political narrative.See the Story
DeSantis press secretary Christina Pushaw resigns from governor’s office to join his campaign
45% Right coverage: 20 sources
Twitter · Gadsden CountyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently tweeted an image of what he said was a new state license plate. The plate features a coiled rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread on Me" The imagery of the Revolutionary War-era Gadsden flag dates to Benjamin Franklin. It has, for many, come to symbolize a far-right extremist ideology.See the Story
DeSantis' new Gadsden flag Florida license plate 'symbolizes a dangerous far-right extremist ideology:' NPR
83% Right coverage: 12 sources
Kari LakeArizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake invoked suggestive slang to tell followers at a conservative event in her home state that former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis exude confidence that implies a blessed anatomy. Lake's reference offended Jenna Ellis, a former senior adviser and counsel to Trump, and who, like Lake, has falsely claimed fraud impacted Trump's 2020 electoral loss.See the Story
Kari Lake says Trump, DeSantis have ‘BDE,’ offending Trump lawyer
Coverage: 6 sources
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Donald TrumpThe FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s estate bolstered his support among GOP primary voters and widened his lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a new poll.See the Story
Trump widens GOP lead after Mar-a-Lago raid: Poll
100% Right coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · OrlandoAbout 300,000 public school educators and staff left the field between Feb. 2020 and May 2022. An alarming 55% of educators indicated that they could be leaving their profession or retire early. The U.S. Department of Education is looking for solutions on how they will ensure quality education.See the Story
Education Secretary Cardona addresses nationwide teacher shortage
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
US & Canada · CarlsbadFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis was on the Glenn Beck Program this weekend. He was asked about his relationship with former President Donald Trump. He downplayed the conflict, saying it was a media creation. He also said he was focused on down-ballot races and school board races.See the Story
Ron DeSantis joins Mark Ronchetti at a rally in Carlsbad
100% Center coverage: 3 sources
Donald TrumpGov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has criticized the government in the search of Donald Trump's home. But he has not defended Trump's conduct. The Florida governor has played his hand carefully as he weighs a 2024 bid. But the former president's legal troubles could force him to take a side.See the Story
FACT CHECK: Did Ron DeSantis Defend The FBI’s Search Of Mar-A-Lago On ‘Hannity’?
Coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · OrlandoFlorida spent $5.9 million on security for DeSantis, his family, others. 74 events featuring visiting dignitaries, most often other states' governors, cost $154,095. The total bill this year from FDLE was about $6.1 million.See the Story
Florida spent $5.9 million on security for DeSantis, his family, others
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Mar-A-Lago · FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed that federal law enforcement agencies are being "weaponized" against political enemies.See the Story
‘Totally off the rails’: DeSantis rips FBI’s Mar-a-Lago raid
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Donald TrumpCNN's Kyung Lah goes inside the first large Republican rally since the FBI searched Trump's Mar-A-Lago residence, where Florida Gov. Ron Desantis (R) headlined the event.See the Story
Video: See how DeSantis addressed FBI's Mar-a-Lago search at rally
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Donald TrumpKari Lake, a GOP gubernatorial candidate in Arizona, was speaking at a Turning Point USA event. She said of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, "The guy has bigger...wait, let me think about how I want to word this" The term "BDE" was coined in 2018 as a way to describe Pete Davidson's allure with women.See the Story
Trump attorney calls Kari Lake "grossly inappropriate" for "BDE" comment
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
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