DeSantis Preps Argument That Any Florida Special Election Disappointments Are Not Trump’s Fault

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1. Fox News

   DeSantis blasts newly elected Florida GOP congressman, continuing history of attacks: 'He's a squish' ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

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   Ron DeSantis intensified attacks on Randy Fine Wednesday, citing Fine's "unique problems" for why his special election victory was so narrow in a district known to be a Republican stronghold.

2. Talking Points Memo

   DeSantis Preps Argument That Any Florida Special Election Disappointments Are Not Trump’s Fault ↗ (opens Talking Points Memo)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

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   Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) is still expected to win Tuesday’s special election in Florida’s Sixth Congressional District. But as multiple local and…

3. Washington Examiner

   DeSantis accuses Randy Fine of ‘lying’ in ‘underperformance’ of special election ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

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   DeSantis also dodged answering if his wife, Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, would join the 2026 Florida gubernatorial race.

4. The Hill

   DeSantis slams GOP winner in Florida special election: ‘He’s a squish’ ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

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   Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) tore into Rep.-elect Randy Fine (R-Fla.) following his special election win on Tuesday, arguing he only won the race after President Trump bailed him out. In comments at a press conference in Ocala, Fla.

5. The Daily Signal

   DeSantis Slams Rep. Randy Fine for ‘Underperformance’ in Florida Elections ↗ (opens The Daily Signal)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

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   Florida Gov. Ron Desantis slammed state Rep. Randy Fine for his "underperformance" in Tuesday's race to fill Mike Waltz's House seat.