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politics4 hours ago•16 min saved

GOP Eyes Vote to End Filibuster as Elections Bill Moves Forward

Sen. Ron Johnson floated holding a cloture vote to end the 60-vote filibuster to pressure Democrats as the Senate gears up to consider the House-passed SAVE America Act. Republicans plan to advance the elections measure with 51 votes, but final passage would still require 60 votes, making it unlikely given anticipated Democratic opposition. The move highlights ongoing GOP strategy around reforming or bypassing the filibuster amid broader election-law and policy battles in the chamber.

via Politico|

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politics2 years ago•8 min saved

Florida GOP Passes Bill Allowing DeSantis to Run for President While Remaining Governor

The Florida Legislature has passed an elections bill that clarifies that Governor Ron DeSantis would not have to resign early if he runs for president. The law will ensure that DeSantis does not have to resign the governorship early if he runs for president. The previous provision in state law, known as the “resign-to-run” statute, could have posed a problem for DeSantis’s presidential ambitions. The new bill cleared up any ambiguity by stating that the law does not apply to elected officials running specifically for president and vice president, meaning DeSantis can make a bid for the White House without the prospect of giving up the governor’s office should he lose the 2024 Republican primary or general election.

via The New York Times|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Florida Republicans seek to ease DeSantis' path to 2024 presidential bid.

A Republican Florida state senator has filed an amendment to an elections bill that could eliminate the "resign-to-run" law's requirement for public officials seeking the office of President or Vice President of the United States. The amendment would take effect on July 1 if passed. Governor Ron DeSantis, who is currently on an international business trade mission, has not yet announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.

via CBS News|

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