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For the Ron DeSantis gubernatorial campaign it was a pretty big deal: He scheduled a campaign rally in Ybor City's Italian Club Thursday and nearly filled the auditorium with boisterous supporters. Not only that, but several prominent local pols showed up to warm up the crowd before his entrance — state Reps. Richard Corcoran, Chris Sprowls, Jackie Toledo. And, cherry on top, the Republican nominee seemed warm and funny as he told the crowd about his toddler messing with his toothpaste. This is the most basic of stuff for any candidate, let alone a candidate in one of the most closely watched races in America. But handling the most basic blocking and tackling of campaigns is new to the DeSantis campaign that actually used to scoff at Republican rival Adam Putnam's countless picnics, meet-and-greets, and rallies. Lately, it's the Democratic campaign of Andrew Gillum ridiculing DeSantis for organizing appearances with lousy attendance. So, yes, DeSantis' Ybor City appearance … [Read more...] about Maybe Ybor City was the turning point for Ron DeSantis
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Here’s how Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum plan to steer Florida’s economy
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TAMPA — At long last, with mail-in ballots already on their way to voters, Ron DeSantis is ready to share details of his economic plan for Florida and it promises to only further widen the ideological chasm between the two candidates for governor. The Times/Herald obtained a copy of the plan before its release today . While Democrat Andrew Gillum has faced a barrage of negative ads by Republicans for his early proposal to raise the corporate income tax rate to better fund education, DeSantis will propose reducing that same tax rate, along with phasing out the business rent tax and reducing regulations on small businesses. "At the end of the day we have a very clear contrast on the economy," DeSantis told reporters at a Tampa event on Thursday. "My opponent is running on a 40 percent tax increase which I think would be devastating for jobs and our economic momentum. I will not do that, I will continue to have low-tax policies and recruit and maintain more businesses." … [Read more...] about Here’s how Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum plan to steer Florida’s economy
Ron DeSantis Reboots in Close Florida Governor’s Race, After Early Stumble
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Politics Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Advertisement Supported by ByStephanie Saul, Patricia Mazzei and Jonathan Martin Oct. 4, 2018 TAMPA — The church gathering was a campaign event intended to boost the candidacy of Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican candidate for governor, but it wasn’t long before the television cameras turned to a rally outside on the street supporting Mr. DeSantis’s Democratic opponent, Andrew Gillum. Sweating through their union T-shirts on a 90-degree day, the protesters in Kissimmee bore placards reading “Ron DeSastre’’ — a play on words targeted to that city’s large Hispanic population, aiming to highlight what they viewed as Mr. DeSantis’s disastrous record on health care. At the end of the day last Saturday, the protest had attracted more media coverage than Mr. … [Read more...] about Ron DeSantis Reboots in Close Florida Governor’s Race, After Early Stumble
Gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis hosts ‘Meet and Greet’ in Ybor City
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis will be in Tampa Thursday. DeSantis will hold a meet and greet at the Italian Club in Ybor City. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. DeSantis, in a tight race with Democrat Andrew Gillum for the governor's seat, was first elected to the U.S. Congress in 2012. Event-goers will need to RSVP in order to reserve a spot. The Italian Club is located at 1731 E. 7th Avenue in Ybor City. Gillum, meanwhile, will be at an event in Orlando to be attended by Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn and St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman. … [Read more...] about Gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis hosts ‘Meet and Greet’ in Ybor City
A new campaign slogan for Ron DeSantis: ‘Soon’
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For much of the Republican gubernatorial primary, the Ron DeSantis campaign brushed off concerns that he barely talked about Florida issues or offered much of a policy agenda. That will come in the general election, the campaign said. Since winning the nomination, DeSantis has rolled out his environmental platform and his plans for education. Asked about health care and transportation by voters, DeSantis has said those were imminent. An economic plan also is coming. Now voting is underway, and the Republican nominee has yet to release those long-promised plans Last night, senior adviser Susie Wiles was more specific about the timing for their release. Very, very soon, she said — at least the economic plan. … [Read more...] about A new campaign slogan for Ron DeSantis: ‘Soon’