Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been engaged in an ongoing feud with Walt Disney World, one of the state’s largest employers.[0] DeSantis has been seeking to revoke Disney’s self-governing status, which previously allowed the company to act with the same authority and responsibility as a county government.[1] Although DeSantis was unable to completely dissolve the […]
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has been engaged in a feud with Disney over issues including the company’s opposition to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law and its stance on LGBTQ+ issues.[0] DeSantis has threatened to revoke Disney’s special district and self-governing status, which would have allowed him to exert more control over Disney World’s government
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The ongoing feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and entertainment giant Disney has drawn criticism from conservatives who argue that the governor is interfering in business matters and acting against the Republican party platform.[0] The conflict started when Disney opposed DeSantis’ Parental Rights in Education law, which critics dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law.[1] The
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ potential 2024 presidential campaign is facing setbacks as Republican mega-donor Thomas Peterffy has announced he will no longer support him.[0] Peterffy cited DeSantis’ extreme stances on abortion and education as reasons for his reluctance to back him. Other high-level Republican donors are reportedly also turning away from DeSantis, with some even
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, potential Republican nominees are jockeying for position and attempting to consolidate support. One of the leading challengers to former President Donald Trump’s potential bid is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. However, recent polling data shows that Trump remains the clear favorite among Republican voters. A poll conducted by the
The feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Co. has escalated as the governor announced that the state Legislature intends to void an agreement on Disney development rights for years to come.[0] The fight began when Disney opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill, known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been seeking to present himself as a saner alternative to former President Donald Trump while publicly picking fights over hot-button culture-war issues, but it appears he is failing to win over both MAGA die-hards and the GOP’s more moderate wing.[0] According to the Financial Times, DeSantis is hemorrhaging support from
The 2024 US presidential election is still over two years away, but the Republican Party is already gearing up for a contentious primary season. The latest polls show that former President Donald Trump is still the clear favorite among Republican voters, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis coming in a distant second.[0] However, DeSantis has yet
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Protesters interrupted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ speech at a Republican Party fundraising event in Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday, April 14.[0] The organization behind the protest called DeSantis antisemitic as he gears up for an expected 2024 presidential campaign.[1] In a press release sent to Insider, IfNotNow, the nonprofit organization responsible for the protest, stated
Florida has become the 15th state to either ban or heavily restrict abortion since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.[0] On Thursday, the state legislature approved a bill that prohibits abortion after six weeks gestation, before many women know they are pregnant. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the
