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Flying migrants to Massachusetts was political, critics say. But was it legal?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who is running for reelection, said the flights from Texas were "voluntary" but if they were lured, some argue the migrants could now be victims of a crime.

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DeSantis hammered in Florida newspapers for ‘political stunt’ flying Venezuelans to Martha’s Vineyard

‘He is saying that his political career is more important than our lives. That’s the type of politician he is’

The Independent UK

DeSantis criticized for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard: ‘It’s un-American’

Democrats outraged at the ‘reckless’ and ‘soulless’ actions and question the legality of what some called a political stunt

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Biden outraged as Texas, Florida governors displace migrants across country

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took credit Thursday for sending two planeloads of undocumented Venezuelans from Texas to wealthy Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, as Republicans play up immigration issues before November midterm elections.

France 24

DeSantis defends sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard. Critics blast ‘inhumane’ stunt

The day after Florida took credit for sending two planeloads of undocumented immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested the flights were to “protect” the state while the backlash swelled, with critics decrying the flights as an inhumane political stunt.

Tribune News Service

DeSantis sends migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, causing ‘humanitarian situation’

Florida governor sends about 50 people with no apparent notice, while Venezuelan migrants from Texas bussed to Washington DC

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LGBTQ groups decry DeSantis as a threat, and rally behind Crist for governor

Charlie Crist promised Wednesday to fight for LGBTQ Floridians and pledged to undo a range of what he described as harmful and divisive policies implemented by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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So far, DeSantis has agreed to just one debate with Crist

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s political world erupted over the weekend on Twitter and other social media with rumors, confirmations and cancellations of debate appearances by Gov. Ron DeSantis against his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis puts his imprint on school board races in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' effort to place candidates fully aligned with his conservative views on school boards throughout the state is helping him expand his influence

The Independent UK

What does the Florida primary tell us about November elections? Is that an ominous sign for Democrats?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After the months of fire and fury from Democrats declaring outrage over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the number of voters who participated in their party’s summer primary to pick a DeSantis challenger was ... about the same as it was four years ago.

Tribune News Service

Campaign websites of Crist and DeSantis provide windows into past promises, current policies

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist don’t have much in common, but they have this: Both have run campaigns for governor before.

Miami Herald

DeSantis says Florida is getting redder. He’s campaigning like he believes it

In the last month alone, Ron DeSantis has released a much-discussed ad mimicking “Top Gun,” left Florida to campaign in a quartet of far-away swing states and talked about throwing Anthony Fauci across a river.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Fabiola Santiago: You thought Fidel Castro was dead? Nope, he’s rocking the race for Florida governor

Greetings from Florida’s gubernatorial campaign trail, Hialeah edition.

Miami Herald

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #28

Welcome to Hall Pass. This newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Each week, we bring you a roundup of the latest on school board elections, along with sharp commentary and research from across the political spectrum on the issues confronting school boards in…

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Crist leaving US House to focus on Florida governor race

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is resigning his seat in Congress to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis

Tribune News Service

Charlie Crist resigns from Congress as campaign for Fla. governor heats up

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor, is resigning early from Congress, leaving the Pinellas County-based seat vacant until after the November election.

The Independent UK

Charlie Crist resigns from Congress to campaign against DeSantis full-time

Governor Ron DeSantis, who is currently running for reelection, leads in most polls.

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Charlie Crist resigning House seat after winning gubernatorial primary - Roll Call

Republican-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist is resigning his House seat a week after winning the Florida gubernatorial primary.

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DeSantis allegation about Crist running mate called ‘a lie’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Charlie Crist’s running mate Karla Hernandez-Mats should be disqualified from running for office, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday, after alleging the Miami teachers union chief protected a middle school teacher convicted of sexually abusing several students for years. The Crist camp called it “a lie.”

Miami Herald

DeSantis-suspended Broward school board member, challenger fight for votes in November runoff

MIAMI — The next chapter of the contentious relationship between the state’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the school board of Broward County, the Florida county with the most registered Democratic Party voters, revolves around one central question: Could and would the governor suspend a school board member twice?

Miami Herald

Editorial: In Florida, Crist must seize abortion issue for Democrats, without sidestepping past views

For Charlie Crist to have any chance at prying Florida from the iron grip of Ron DeSantis in the November gubernatorial election, he’ll have to hammer on the issue of abortion.

Miami Herald

Hernandez-Mats rises from middle school teacher to candidate for lieutenant governor

HIALEAH, Fla. — Standing in front of the crowd in the dimly lit Hialeah Middle Community School library, Charlie Crist, the Democratic nominee for governor, enthusiastically announced his running mate.

Tribune News Service

Who are DeSantis’ new Broward School Board appointments? 4 Republicans, 2 with insider School Board experience

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In remaking the Broward School Board on Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis turned to four Republicans — two of whom have School Board experience and the kind of insider knowledge that could help them effect change in the problem-plagued School District.

Tribune News Service

Charlie Crist explains why he chose Karla Hernandez-Mats as his running mate at South Florida rally

HIALEAH, Fla. — Karla Hernandez-Mats stood beside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist as his running mate for the first time on Saturday at an event at Hialeah Middle School, the same school where the Miami teachers union president taught special education for 10 years.

The Independent UK

Crist picks Miami teachers union leader as running mate

Democrat Charlie Crist has tapped Miami-Dade County teachers union president Karla Hernandez-Mats as his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida

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