1 month ago | By Politico
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' likely presidential campaign is getting a major assist this week by Republican legislators who are moving quickly in a hastily called special session to help the governor. GOP lawmakers are taking steps to undercut or nix legal challenges against some of DeSantis' signature programs - and are helping him resolve a year-long feud with Disney that DeSantis has used to highlight his ongoing battle against “woke” corporations. It's also a reminder that DeSantis has a ready partner in the GOP-controlled Florida Legislature to give him wins that can...
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