Ron DeSantis slows the process to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat as pressure from Trump world grows
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Consideration centers on whether to appoint Lara Trump to fill the Senate seat from Florida being left by Rubio, who has been tapped for secretary of state, but other names are on the shortlist.

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is delaying his decision to fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat, vacated due to Rubio’s appointment as Secretary of State under Trump.

DeSantis is conducting a thorough vetting process and is not considering a placeholder or appointing himself.

Trump allies, including Lara Trump, are lobbying for her to take the seat, complicating DeSantis’ decision given their tense political history.

Other potential candidates include Florida officials like Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and Attorney General Ashley Moody. DeSantis’ decision could influence his 2028 presidential ambitions.

  • adarza@lemmy.caEnglish
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    28 days ago

    whoever the replacement is–it’s temporary. the seat will still be up for election (next florida state general) to choose who sits for the rest of rubio’s term. that is, unless deshitis is gonna ask his legislature to change the rules so his unchecked appointment lasts for the full remainder of the term (through 2028).