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In It to Win It

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Thu Nov 14, 2024, 03:04 PM Thursday

Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for immediate special elections to replace GOP congressmen

https://www.yahoo.com/news/florida-gov-desantis-calls-immediate-174353546.html


In a stark departure from when previous vacancies occurred, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants special elections scheduled immediately to fill two congressional vacancies needed to protect Republicans’ majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

DeSantis, on a trade mission to Italy, gave instructions to Secretary of State Cord Byrd to quickly schedule the elections, now that President-elect Donald Trump has plucked two Florida GOP congressmen for his administration.

Republicans won enough seats to maintain control of the House as of Wednesday.


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Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for immediate special elections to replace GOP congressmen (Original Post) In It to Win It Thursday OP
DeSantis added an addendum a few minutes later... jls4561 Thursday #1
Yeah Ron, we will replace the GOP congressmen. kerry-is-my-prez Thursday #2

jls4561

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1. DeSantis added an addendum a few minutes later...
Thu Nov 14, 2024, 03:16 PM
Thursday

Of, course, none of this applies if I need more time for gerrymandering and voter suppression.

kerry-is-my-prez

(9,197 posts)
2. Yeah Ron, we will replace the GOP congressmen.
Thu Nov 14, 2024, 03:19 PM
Thursday

This Floridian will make sure they are replaced with a Democrat. Be careful what you ask for.

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