DeSantis’ election post-mortem: ‘Extinction-level event’ if not for Florida
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Wed, 4 November 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories23:40
DeSantis’ election post-mortem: ‘Extinction-level event’ if not for Florida Tampa Bay Times ‘Florida Is the Last Main Anchor Standing’ for Republicans The New York Times DeSantis Calls GOP’s Midterm Wipeout ‘Extinction Level Event’ Bloomberg.com DeSantis calls midterm bloodbath an ‘extinction-level event for Republicans’ Politico Gov. DeSantis calls midterm losses a "meteor strike," says Florida held the line against Democratic sweep CBS News
Thu, 5 November 2026
5 reports- theconservativetreehouse.com05:10first to report
You’ve seen his face everywhere in the past 36 hours as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis begins the process of his 2028 presidential election bid. In the days leading up to the midterm election, DeSantis was putting himself at the forefront of predictive punditry in preparation for a negative Republican outcome. Then immediately following the midterm […]
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:56
Ron DeSantis blames Republican defeats on Washington policies and campaign priorities as Democrats seize control of Congress
- Google News - Top Stories10:04
‘Florida Is the Last Main Anchor Standing’ for Republicans The New York Times DeSantis calls midterm bloodbath an ‘extinction-level event for Republicans’ Politico 'Extinction-level event': DeSantis warns Republican Party faces political catastrophe wtwcfox Gov. DeSantis calls midterm losses a "meteor strike," says Florida held the line against Democratic sweep CBS News Ron DeSantis says Amendment 3 saved Florida from the blue wave Florida Politics
- The Hill16:00
Democratic strategist James Carville suggested Wednesday that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) was the 2026 midterms' "Republican winner" after Democrats made sweeping gains across the country and reclaimed both chambers of Congress. Carville, political adviser Mark McKinnon and Gen Z for Change founder Aidan Kohn-Murphy were talking about the potential for a post-President Trump GOP...
- thedailybeast.com17:33
One red state managed to evade the GOP rout—and got kudos from a top Democratic strategist.
Sat, 7 November 2026
6 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:10
DeSantis denies Washington Post report, says 'I have not reached out to anybody about running for anything'
- Google News - Top Stories07:35
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis planning another White House run The Washington Post DeSantis blasts Washington Post over report he's preparing 2028 presidential bid Fox News DeSantis said planning run for 2028 GOP presidential nomination The Times of Israel Ron DeSantis hasn't made final decision on 2028 run: Sources Yahoo Rumors swirl about Gov. DeSantis’ next move WCTV
- abcnews.com11:09
In the days leading up to and after the midterms, DeSantis has ramped up his media appearances, reflecting on what went wrong for the Republican Party.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)14:47
Ron DeSantis planuje ponowny start w wyborach prezydenckich w USA w 2028 r. Gubernator Florydy nie ogłosił jeszcze oficjalnie swojej decyzji, ale jego doradcy i sojusznicy przekonują, że przygotowuje się do walki o nominację Partii Republikańskiej.
- jpost.com17:38
The Florida governor has contacted at least one national consultant and his super PAC has begun fundraising, according to The Washington Post, though DeSantis said he had not reached out to anyone.
- Google News - Top Stories19:00
DeSantis' post-midterm media blitz renews 2028 chatter Politico Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis planning another White House run The Washington Post Florida governor DeSantis said planning to run for US president in 2028 The Times of Israel Ron DeSantis keeps the door open on presidential run, hasn't made final decision on 2028: Sources ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Outgoing Florida Gov. DeSantis breaks silence on reported White House plans with jab at major newspaper New York Post
Sun, 8 November 2026
1 report- Axios22:40
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is positioning himself for a presidential run. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is running away from the idea of his own campaign for the White House. Why it matters: The political posturing of the two Florida Republicans — or the efforts to draft either for 2028 — underscores the sudden volatility of the way-too-early GOP preprimary campaign to succeed President Trump . Before Tuesday's midterm Republican wipeout, the party's 2028 primary looked like a relatively easy...
Mon, 9 November 2026
1 report- patriotpost.us14:15
Ron DeSantis runs a state where Republicans actually won these midterms. Can his more traditional brand of conservatism take the party back?
Tue, 10 November 2026
2 reports- cubaheadlines.com05:00
The recent collapse of the Republican Party in last Tuesday's midterm elections has reshuffled the internal dynamics within the party as it looks ahea...
- The Hill11:00
Florida is one of the few places in the country where the blue wave that swept the country appeared to crash into a brick wall on Election Night. The state is once again a punchline, the subject of mocking memes and jokes on social media after failing to also capitalize on the overwhelming nationwide wins. ...