[256][257], DeSantis opposes gun control. [134], In March 2020, DeSantis decided against declaring a state of emergency in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida, Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions, 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida District 6, Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia, Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. [98][99][100][101], In March 2021, DeSantis proposed legislation to impose restrictions and stricter requirements for Florida universities to collaborate with Chinese academics and universities; he said this would crack down on economic espionage by China. The law took effect on July 1. The Florida Education Association criticized the bill, saying it failed to reduce the standardized testing done on students or "eliminate the big make-or-break test at the end of year. WebBorn Ronald Dion DeSantis American politician and attorney serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019 Born on September 14, 1978 in Jacksonville, Florida , United States 's Combatant-in-Chief? DeSantis acknowledged this error after critics pointed it out, and clarified that there have been no deaths from the virus in people under 25 in Florida. 6 6.First Lady Casey DeSantis. [215][216] After DeSantis appealed the ruling, the law went into effect on July 5, pending judicial review. [301] The couple lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, near St. Augustine, until it was drawn into the neighboring 4th district. He offered no specific examples of students being indoctrinated by Florida higher education institutions. The next day, he publicly denied such a claim. Please consider summarizing the material. [206] DeSantis and Biden held a press conference in Fort Myers to report on the status of the cleanup. Although Dobbs overruled Roe v. Wade's holding that privacy rights secured a federal right to abortion until viability, that decision concerned the scope of an unenumerated right held to be implicit in the U.S. Constitution's broader guarantees of liberty or due process. [42] It was also a response to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's statement that the DOJ "doesn't conduct fishing expeditions". [200][201] DeSantis called it "the strongest piece of legislation that's been enacted anywhere in the country" in opposition to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. He voted against helping Sandy victims", "What is the House Freedom Caucus, and who's in it? [106], In April 2021, DeSantis signed into law the Combating Public Disorder Act he had been advocating. He's Certainly Trying", "Yale grad DeSantis is a hit on, off field", "Florida governor candidate Ron DeSantis carved aggressive path from Dunedin to D.C.", "Yale University Baseball: Overall Statistics for Yale", "Seventeen Yale alumni won congressional, governor's races on Election Day 2014", "Ron DeSantis' Biography The Voter's Self Defense System", "CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. House 6, Ron DeSantis", "Who is Ron DeSantis, the Republican running for Florida governor? Ron DeSantis says Florida can host Republican National Convention", "Faced with coronavirus, Republican and Democratic leaders overhaul convention plans", "Trump Abruptly Cancels Republican Convention in Florida: 'It's Not the Right Time', "Gov. [80][81] Crist conceded the election shortly after DeSantis was projected to be the winner. American politician and attorney, Ronald Dion DeSantis has been serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. "[296], DeSantis instructed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to investigate allegations of voter fraud perpetrated by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg after he announced a $16 million investment to pay off the financial obligations for felons so they may vote ahead of the 2020 presidential election in Florida. DeSantis signs bill revoking Disney's special district status", "In nod to Trump, Florida is set to ban 'deplatforming' on social media", "Federal judge blocks Florida law targeting social media platforms", "DeSantis applauds fired whistleblower's Twitter suspension, the latest in an ongoing feud", "Ron DeSantis Is Celebrating Twitter's Ban of Rebekah Jones. 5 5.Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Groundbreaking Legislation to . [221] After introducing the End Pensions in Congress Act, DeSantis said, "The Founding Fathers envisioned elected officials as part of a servant class, yet Washington has evolved into a ruling class culture. The GOP wants change anyway", "DeSantis wants voters' signatures to match. DeSantis was assigned as a trial defense counsel until his honorable discharge from active duty in February 2010. [158] By October 2020, he announced all 67 public school districts were open for in-person learning. Here's What It Means for Schools", "Judge blocks Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' pushed by Gov. Postal Service and the Census, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs, Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 (H.R. [82] At DeSantis's victory rally, supporters chanted "two more years" at various times rather than the common "four more years" to show support for DeSantis for president in 2024. Crist heavily criticized DeSantis's decision to deport illegal immigrants to Democratic states, arguing that it was human rights abuse. [44] He was endorsed by the fiscally conservative Club for Growth. 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[69], In September 2021, DeSantis announced that he would run for reelection in 2022. DeSantis joined the United States Navy in 2004 and was promoted to lieutenant before serving as a legal advisor to SEAL Team One; he was deployed to Iraq in 2007. [3][4][5] He was reelected in a landslide victory over Charlie Crist in the 2022 Florida gubernatorial election; his 19.4% margin of victory was the state's largest in 40 years. [61] He expressed support for a state constitutional amendment to require a supermajority vote for any tax increases. When he returned to the U.S. a year later, the U.S. Department of Justice appointed DeSantis to serve as a Special Assistant U.S. attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida, a position he held until his honorable discharge in 2010. Ron DeSantiss inauguration arrived at a candlelight dinner to the sounds of a solo saxophonist the night before his swearing-in last week they found a pair of surprises waiting for them. Ron DeSantis won't shut down Florida. [144] On March 10, federal official Anthony Fauci publicly confirmed that Florida had community spread. DeSantis called for eliminating ballot drop boxes, as well as limiting voting by mail by requiring that voters re-register every year to vote by mail and requiring that signatures on mail-in ballots "must match the most recent signature on file" (rather than any of the voter's signatures in the Florida system). President Trump had said in December 2017 that he would support DeSantis should he run for governor. DeSantis' Actions So Far, Tampa Mayoral Race Gets Crowded & More", "Florida Gov. [236], On December 15, 2021, DeSantis announced a new bill, the Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act, which would allow parents to sue school districts that teach their children critical race theory. [203], In September 2022, DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida as Ian approached. Records provide a glimpse", "In bid for Florida governor, Ron DeSantis touts Navy Gitmo experience. STAND WITH GOVERNOR [15][16] He was an outfielder on the Yale baseball team; as a senior in 2001, he had the team's best batting average at .336. DeSantis stated that the DOJ order dated May 17, 2017, "didn't identify a crime to be investigated and practically invites a fishing expedition".[43]. DeSantis called Florida a model for election integrity. He was promoted from lieutenant, junior grade to lieutenant in 2006. DeSantis declared that he would not issue a statewide stay-at-home order because the Trump administration had not recommended it. [207] In addition, DeSantis partnered with Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc., to use the Starlink satellite Internet service to help restore communication across the state. [143] DeSantis rejected the implementation of a statewide face mask mandate, belatedly implemented stay-at-home orders, and let his stay-at-home order implemented in April expire. [266] In June 2019, he signed an anti-"sanctuary city" bill into law. Ron DeSantis signs education bills on 'viewpoint diversity,' new civics curriculum in Florida", "In push against 'indoctrination,' DeSantis mandates surveys of Florida college students' beliefs", "Backlash after Florida governor signs bill against 'indoctrination' at colleges", "DeSantis calls for end to standardized testing in Florida", "Gov. [115], During 2021, there was speculation that DeSantis would run for president in the 2024 election. [51][52][53][54] According to a profile by Dexter Filkins in The New Yorker:[55], DeSantis began the campaign with a disastrous gaffe, saying on television, "The last thing we need to do is to monkey this up" by electing Gillum. [191][192][193] Ladapo has a history of promoting unproven treatments against COVID-19, opposes COVID-19 vaccine requirements, has questioned the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, and has associated with America's Frontline Doctors, a pro-Trump healthcare group known for promoting falsehoods about the pandemic. After he refused to restore the voting rights for felons with unpaid fines, which voting rights groups said was inconsistent with the results of the referendum, he was challenged in court. The new system is to be implemented by the 202223 school year. He emphasized that the strain on the hospital system had decreased since the previous peak in case numbers, and that Florida was ready to handle any additional influx in hospital patients, adding that the state had "twice as many" open hospital beds than on March 1. Ron DeSantis dad says Democrats are clamoring to support his son. Ron is married to Casey DeSantis, an Emmy Award winning television host. At one point, Crist asked DeSantis whether he would serve a full four-year term, in relation to talk about a potential DeSantis campaign for the presidency in the 2024 United States presidential election. During his 2018 gubernatorial run, he said that he did not deny climate change's existence, but did not want to be labeled a "climate change believer",[252] adding, "I think we contribute to changes in the environment, but I'm not in the pews of the global warming left. In May 2021, he signed into law a bill that prohibited businesses, schools, cruise ships, and government entities from requiring proof of vaccination. [144] Instead, in August and September 2020, DeSantis invited to Florida other scientists who endorsed less restrictive COVID-19 policies that he agreed with, so that they could conduct press conferences with him. [150], DeSantis sought to have the 2020 Republican National Convention in Jacksonville. [25] He has expressed support for measures to improve federal background checks for purchasing firearms and has said that there is a need to intervene with those who are exhibiting warning signs of committing violence instead of waiting until a crime has been committed. [135][136] Scientists and media outlets have given mixed reviews of DeSantis's handling of the pandemic. [118] In a straw poll conducted at the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, DeSantis came in second with 28% of the vote, behind Donald Trump, who received 59%. Ronald Dion DeSantis (/dsnts/; born September 14, 1978) is an American attorney, military officer, and politician serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. "[275], On June 1, 2021, DeSantis signed the Fairness in Women's Sports Act (SB 1028). [252] On July 10, 2020, he announced that Florida would spend $8.6 million out of $166 million received by the state from a legal settlement between Volkswagen and the United States Department of Justice relating to emission violations to add 34 charging stations for electric cars. [235] The Florida Board of Education approved the ban on June 10. [62] DeSantis opposed allowing able-bodied, childless adults to receive Medicaid. Experts noted similar underreporting had occurred throughout the nation. presidency. DeSantis was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Ronald and Karen DeSantis. 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[13] He was a member of the Little League team from Dunedin National that made it to the 1991 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. And while Trumps language like that of a Mafia boss is purposely vague, having observed him for many years, we have a few ideas of what he means when he [147][148] In early June, he partially lifted his stay-at-home order, lifting restrictions on bars and cinemas; the same day he lifted the restrictions, Florida recorded the largest case surge in six weeks. Ron Desantis was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the U.S.A on September 14, 1978. [300] He married Casey Black, a former television host for the Golf Channel and WJXT, in 2009. [112], In its 2021 session, the Florida legislature passed DeSantis's top priorities. The father-of-five gave an indirect response, adding that [125][126], In September 2022, after similar actions by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, an agent of DeSantis recruited 50 newly arrived asylum seekers, mostly from Venezuela, in San Antonio, Texas, and flew them via two chartered planes to the Crestview, Florida airport, where they did not debark, then proceeded to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. [57] The same month, DeSantis was criticized by television talk show host Joe Scarborough for not having a fully formed policy platform, and canceled a planned interview with the Tampa Bay Times to have additional time to put together a platform before an in-depth policy interview. [92][93] Ultimately, the entire event was scrapped in favor of rallies online and on television. [88][89][90], After the 2020 Republican National Convention was pulled from its originally scheduled host city, Charlotte, following conflict between Trump and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper over plans for a large-scale gathering without public-health protocols in place to prevent spread of COVID-19, DeSantis campaigned to have Florida be the new host state. During his tenure he became a founding member of the Freedom Caucus and was an ally of President Donald Trump. [205] On October 5, after Ian deserted Florida, President Joe Biden arrived in Florida and met with DeSantis and Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott. The bill is designed to combat "woke indoctrination" in Florida businesses and schools by preventing instruction that could make some people feel that they bear "personal responsibility" for historic wrongdoings because of their race, gender or national origin, preventing instruction that teaches that individuals are "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously. DeSantis signs bill eliminating FSA testing", "Florida just became the largest state to mandate personal finance education in high school", "DeSantis signs bill mandating communism lessons in class, as GOP leans on education", "Andrew Gillum, Ron DeSantis: Environmental records differ on climate change, algae blooms", "Ron DeSantis sells himself as environmentalist with 12-point plan and Everglades tour", "DeSantis Orders More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations On Florida Highways", "Gov. 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[231] He said the bill would bring a "dramatically lower tax rate", "full expensing of capital investments", and more jobs to America. Who lost? Ron Desantis was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 14, 1978. [75], In the November 8 election, DeSantis won with 59.4% of the vote to Crist's 40%. Abortion providers found in violation of the statute's provisions can be charged with up to a third-degree felony. The close margin required an automatic machine recount of the ballots. [213], The law was expected to go into effect on July 1,[214] but a state judge blocked its enforcement, ruling that the Florida Constitution guarantees a right to privacy that renders the law unconstitutional. [260] He disagreed with legislation Governor Rick Scott signed that banned bump stocks, added a mandatory three-day waiting period for gun purchases, and raised the legal age for purchases from 18 to 21. If you As governor, DeSantis resisted imposing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, including face mask mandates, stay-at-home orders, and vaccination requirements. [186] The state appealed, automatically suspending Cooper's ruling while the appeal was considered, but Cooper overruled that suspension on September 8, lifting DeSantis's ban, citing the need to protect unvaccinated children. The marriage certificate of Salvadore Storti and Luigia Colucci, the great great grandparents of U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis needs to start acting like an Italian mayor", "Immigration hardliner Ron DeSantis' great-great-grandmother was nearly barred from America", "Ron DeSantis: Capitol Hill loner, Fox News fixture, Trump favorite in Florida governor's race", "Ron DeSantis admits GOP faithful are 'demoralized, depressed and dejected' at D.C. Republicans", "Baseball's DeSantis shines on Yale Field of dreams", "Could Ron DeSantis Be Trump's G.O.P. [210] On April 14, 2022, he signed into law a bill that bans elective abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy; under the previous law, the limit had been 24 weeks. Who won? Ron DeSantis signed a wide-ranging bill on Monday aimed at supporting fathers and children by connecting men with career services and boys with mentorship. [140][141], Early in the pandemic, DeSantis boasted about the low number of COVID-19 cases in Florida, and harshly criticized those who had argued that the state's lax response to the virus was insufficient. Ron DeSantiss fathers name is Ronald Daniel DeSantis and his mothers name is Karen DeSantis. states. [183][185], On August 27, 2021, Judge John Cooper ruled that DeSantis could not ban mask mandates in schools. [86] In January 2019, DeSantis signed an executive order calling for the end of Common Core in Florida. [264] He co-sponsored the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act of 2015, also known as Kate's Law, which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties applicable to aliens who unlawfully reenter the U.S. after being removed. 3 3.Ron DeSantis dad says Democrats are clamoring to support his son . According to astrologers, he was born under the sign of Virgo. Ron DeSantis signals support for 'Don't Say Gay' bill", "Gov. [197][198][199] The legislation was signed a day after Florida Republican lawmakers passed his anti-mandate agenda. [62] He said he would implement a medical cannabis program, while opposing the legalization of recreational cannabis. [195], On November 18, 2021, DeSantis signed a legislative package into law, officially making Florida the first state[196] to impose fines on businesses and hospitals that require inoculation against COVID-19 without exemptions or alternatives. [245][246], DeSantis announced that Florida would replace the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) test with a system of smaller tests scattered throughout the year on September 14, 2021. [27], Captain Patrick McCarthy supervised DeSantis at the Guantanamo camp and has said that DeSantis was tasked with ensuring that prisoners were given their rights under Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions. Madison and Mason are so excited for their new baby sister! [305], DeSantis played on the field the day of the 2017 congressional baseball shooting, and while not present at the time it occurred, he and fellow Representative Jeff Duncan reportedly met the perpetrator beforehand and were asked by him whether Republicans or Democrats were playing that day.[306]. "[183] DeSantis responded, "We will not allow Joe Biden and his bureaucratic flunkies to come in and commandeer the rights and freedoms of Floridians. Several sizable cities in Florida at that time (Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Dunedin, Largo, Satellite Beach, Gainesville, Sarasota, Safety Harbor and Miami Beach) were setting goals to get all their energy from renewable sources. [56] He resigned his House seat on September 10, 2018, to focus on his gubernatorial campaign. He briefly ran for U.S. Senate in 2016, but withdrew when incumbent senator Marco Rubio sought reelection. Average. His eight great-grandparents were all born in Italy and of Italian descent, with He replaced the entire South Florida Water Management District board. In his first two weeks in office, DeSantis appointed Barbara Lagoa, Robert J. [288] When Twitter suspended DeSantis administration critic Rebekah Jones' account for violating rules against spam and platform manipulation, DeSantis's office applauded the decision, calling it "long overdue". He concurrently accepted a reserve commission as a lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the US Navy Reserve. Yet the differences between George W. Bush in 1999 and Ron DeSantis in 2023 are just as instructive as the similarities. The destination community was not notified of the refugees' impending arrival and requirements. [221], DeSantis introduced the Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act, which would allow states to create their own accreditation systems, in 2016. Petition-gathering for ballot initiatives to legalize medical cannabis, increases to the minimum wage, and expansion of Medicaid were also under way. DeSantis", "Gov. [144] They included radiologist Scott Atlas, a Trump administration advisor known for spreading misinformation about COVID-19. [183][185] Moreover, the U.S. does not have an open borders policy, as most migrants at the southern border are prevented from entering the country by Title 42. On April 22, 2022, he signed a bill to repeal the Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which allows Disney to self-govern its district, by June 2023. [171][172], On May 3, 2021, DeSantis signed an executive order officially rescinding the state of emergency and all COVID-19-related public health orders. [10] DeSantis's mother was a nurse and his father installed Nielsen TV rating boxes. [65] Gillum rescinded his concession after late-counted ballots brought the race within less than 34,000votes, a margin of 0.4%. [176][177], In July 2021, Florida experienced a record surge in COVID-19 cases, setting a new daily case record on July 30 and accounting for around 1 in 5 new infections in the country. [111], In June 2021, DeSantis signed a bill incentivizing wildlife corridors. He attended Trump's rallies and high-fived attendees while not wearing a mask, contrary to public health guidance at the time. [260], In November 2020, DeSantis proposed an "anti-mob" extension to the preexisting stand-your-ground law in Florida that would allow gun-owning residents to use deadly force on individuals they believe are looting. [289][290], DeSantis opted not to receive his congressional pension, and filed a measure that would eliminate pensions for members of Congress. Ronald DeSantis father. 5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm. DeSantis was born on September 14, 1978, in Jacksonville, the son of Karen (ne Rogers) and Ronald Daniel DeSantis. His maternal great-great-grandfather Salvatore Storti immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1904, eventually settling in Pennsylvania. [46] During the Republican primary, DeSantis emphasized his support for Trump by running an ad in which DeSantis taught his children how to "build the wall" and say "Make America Great Again" and dressed one of his children in a red "Make America Great Again" jumper. In a statement, DeSantis said "It is critically important that Spanish-speaking Floridians are able to exercise their right to vote without any language barriers. [83], DeSantis prefiled the oath of office with the Florida secretary of state and became governor on January 8, 2019. [61] DeSantis promised to stop the spread of polluted water from Lake Okeechobee. Donald Trump hinted he isn't afraid of running against Ron DeSantis in the 2024 bid for the White House. DeSantis responded, "the only worn-out old donkey I'm looking to put out to pastures is Charlie Crist". ET Donald Trump isn't afraid of a little competition. ", "Andrew Gillum, Ron DeSantis select running mates", "Amid heated governor's race, Ron DeSantis resigns from Congress", "Morning Joe mocks Ron DeSantis for ducking tough questions on Florida issues", "Thin blue line goes red: Police chiefs backing Ron DeSantis", "4 Florida sheriffs, including Brevard County's Wayne Ivey, back Ron DeSantis", "Florida governor's race: Where Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum stand on the issues", "Where do governor hopefuls Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum stand on the issues? [190], On September 21, 2021, DeSantis appointed Joseph Ladapo, a vocal supporter of his COVID-19 policies, as Florida's surgeon general. [162] By April 2021, Florida was 27th out of 50 in both cases and deaths per capita. DeSantis defends decision to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard: 'We're not a sanctuary state', "Ron DeSantis sends two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard", "DeSantis' office hits back after class action suit from migrants, reveals 'consent form' they allegedly signed", "Coronavirus Update: Governor Ron DeSantis Calls For Major Disaster Declaration For Florida", "Gov. WebRon DeSantis, in full Ronald Dion DeSantis, (born September 14, 1978, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.), American Republican politician who serves as governor of Florida (2019 ) Before the Dobbs decision upheld the Mississippi law that inspired Florida's, the Supreme Court of Florida had cited the privacy argument to invalidate a similar state law. Biden added, "if some governors arent willing to do the right thing to beat this pandemic, then they should allow businesses and universities who want to do the right thing to be able to do it. [218][clarification needed], DeSantis has said that the debate over how to reduce the federal deficit should shift emphasis from tax increases to curtailing spending and triggering economic growth. In January 2018, DeSantis announced his candidacy for governor of Florida to succeed term-limited Republican incumbent Rick Scott. [39] In 2015, DeSantis was a founding member of the Freedom Caucus, a group of congressional conservatives and libertarians. [33], DeSantis introduced the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 (H.R. [76][77][78] His margin of victory of over 1,500,000 votes was Florida's largest since 1982. [48], On August 28, 2018, DeSantis won the Republican primary by defeating his main opponent, Adam Putnam. [212], The statute prohibits partial birth abortion, experimentation on fetuses, and harming infants born alive during or immediately after an attempted abortion. 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A native Floridian with blue-collar roots, Ron attended Dunedin High School and worked his way through Yale University, where he [14][15] DeSantis attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Dunedin High School,[11] graduating in 1997. "[133] DeSantis's spokesperson noted that the refugees had all signed a consent form, and called the lawsuit "political theater" by "opportunistic activists" at the expense of "illegal immigrants". ", "Republican Congressman DeSantis to run for Rubio Senate seat", "August 14, 2012 Primary Election Republican Primary Official Results", "November 6, 2012 General Election Official Results", "Despite Opposing 'CRomnibus,' Sophomore Ron DeSantis Ascends Congressional Ladder", House demands notice when Obama ignores law, "Americans for Prosperity Applauds U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis", "Ron DeSantis wants to lead Florida through hurricanes. [285] In response to The Walt Disney Company's opposition to the bill, and amid an ongoing feud between DeSantis and Disney, DeSantis suggested that the Florida legislature revoke Disney World's special self-governing privileges over its 25,000-acre (10,000-hectare) propertyprivileges granted to the company in 1967. DeSantis Directs Action On Spanish-Language Ballots", "Florida seeks investigation on Bloomberg donation on voting", "Florida is a model for voting.

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