Tag: Charlie Crist

‘Freedom Is Here to Stay,’ Says DeSantis in Victory Speech After Securing 2nd Term

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the success of his state, one that he described as embodying “true American principles,” as he thanked voters for handing him a “historic landslide victory.” “We made promises to the people of Florida and we have delivered on those promises. And so today, after four years, the people have delivered…


Florida’s DeSantis Defeats Democrat Crist to Secure 2nd Term

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis easily defeated his Democrat challenger on Nov. 8, securing a second term as the Sunshine State’s top executive. Decision Desk HQ projected DeSantis as the winner at 8 p.m. EST. DeSantis drew 58 percent of the vote compared to Crist’s 41 percent, with more than 86 percent of the vote…


Dozens of Former Charlie Crist Staffers and Colleagues Endorse Ron DeSantis for Governor

Dozens of former staffers and colleagues of gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist have endorsed his opponent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Crist is the former Republican governor of Florida who later became an Independent before he joined the Democratic Party and was elected to the House of Representatives. He’s currently running against DeSantis, a Republican. “Together, we…


DeSantis Sends Illegal Immigrants on Flights to Martha’s Vineyard

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sent two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, following through on his plan to send illegal aliens to Democrat-controlled areas. Taryn Fenske, the governor’s communications director, told media outlets in a statement on Sept. 14 that the fights were part of Florida’s “relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to…


Rep. Crist Resigns Ahead of Florida Governor Race

Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) announced that effective at the end of the day on Aug. 31, he will resign from the U.S. House in preparation for his gubernatorial bid against Gov. Ron DeSantis. Crist won the Democrat nomination for the seat by double-digit margins in an Aug. 23 primary, beating out a field of three…


Crist to DeSantis Supporters: ‘I Don’t Want Your Vote’ Because of ‘Hate in Your Heart’

The morning after Florida Democratic voters chose him to take on incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in the fall, Congressman Charlie Crist spoke directly to his opponent’s supporters. “Those who support the governor should stay with him and vote for him,” Crist said on Aug. 24 at his first press conference after winning the gubernatorial…


Five Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries in Florida, New York, and Oklahoma

Voters in Florida, New York and Oklahoma headed to the polls on Aug. 23 for their primaries as the transition nationwide to the November 8 general election draws closer. Here are five key takeaways from the Aug. 23 primaries. DeSantis, Rubio Learn of Their Democratic Opponents Charlie Crist, who served as Florida’s governor from 2007…


5 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries in Florida, New York, and Oklahoma

Voters in Florida, New York and Oklahoma headed to the polls on Aug. 23 for their primaries as the transition nationwide to the November 8 general election draws closer. Here are five key takeaways from the Aug. 23 primaries. DeSantis, Rubio Learn of Their Democratic Opponents Charlie Crist, who served as Florida’s governor from 2007…


Charlie Crist Wins Florida Primary to Face Gov. DeSantis

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—After campaigning on a platform built on bashing incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) earned the chance on Aug. 23 to take on his target in the fall general election. Crist bested three other Florida Democrats gunning for the state’s top executive in the gubernatorial primary Tuesday. Crist won nearly 60 percent…


Hoping to Divorce DeSantis in the Fall, Florida Democrats Choose Between Something Old, Something New

With the heat index at 94 degrees and climbing, few voters in rural North Central Florida ventured out of their air-conditioned homes and offices to visit polling locations on the morning of Aug. 23. At many voting sites on the outskirts of deep-blue Alachua County, people barely trickled in on Aug. 23 to cast ballots…