Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 5, 2026
DeSantis on GOP pummeling: 'Close to an extinction-level event for Republicans'
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Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) called the wave of GOP losses in Tuesday’s midterm election “close to an extinction-level event for Republicans.” “This is close to an extinction-level event for Republicans in many parts of the country, as we have seen probably in the last 100 years," he said …
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Democrats won back control of both chambers of Congress during Tuesday night's elections. However, Florida GOP Rep. Byron Donalds will be Florida's next governor and Sen. Ashley Moody won her election to a full term.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the blue wave that swept over just about every corner of the US on Election Day — except his state — was akin to a “meteor strike” for the Republican Party.
Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the predicted "blue wave," believed to be a rebuke of President Donald Trump's agenda, materialized as a "meteor strike."
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t mince words: Election night would have been an “extinction-level event” for Republicans if it weren’t for Florida. He spoke hours after the results from Tuesday’s blue tsunami rolled in: Democrats took control of the U.S.
Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) called the wave of GOP losses in Tuesday’s midterm election “close to an extinction-level event for Republicans.” “This is close to an extinction-level event for Republicans in many parts of the country, as we have seen probably in the last 100 years," he said …
Outgoing Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that the 2026 midterms left Republicans in dire straits nationwide and blamed Washington lawmakers for the party’s devastating electoral losses. […]
During a Wednesday morning press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called losing Texas “an extinction-level event” for the national Republican Party. DeSantis — who didn’t run for re-election and is rumored to be eyeing another presidential run in 2028 — said Florida is now the “only state that …
by Rich Mitchell at CDN - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida stood alone against a “meteor strike” on Republicans and warned there is “zero” chance of replacing Justices Thomas or Alito with conservatives during Trump’s term.
DeSantis called the midterms close to an extinction-level event for Republicans, saying voters rejected Washington Republicans while Florida held the line.
Y’all, Ron DeSantis is NOT holding back! 👀 The Florida governor is warning Republicans about an “extinction-level event” after the midterms, and he’s got some WORDS for the do-nothing Republicans in the Senate.
