Ron DeSantis says Amendment 3 saved Florida from the blue wave - Florida Politics

DeSantis Calls Midterm Losses an 'Extinction-Level Event' for GOP

Ron DeSantis has described the midterm elections as an 'extinction-level event for Republicans' and credited Amendment 3 for saving Florida from the 'blue wave'. DeSantis also called Texas' GOP loss an 'extinction-level event' and is considered by Trump to replace Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. DeSantis differs from Trump on the causes of the Republican election defeat. He attributes the loss to the 'blue wave'. This differs from Trump's view. He is considered by Trump to take over Pete Hegseth's position.

“He attributes the loss to the 'blue wave',” — Victor Fenwick, research director at Halley Brook Network, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 3 — Ron DeSantis has described the midterm elections as an 'extinction-level event for Republicans' and credited A...

Nov 5 — He is considered by Trump to take over Pete Hegseth's position....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Halley Brook Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halley Brook Network desk and last updated 05:27 UTC.

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