Florida GOP

Comprehensive analysis of the Florida Republican Party’s evolution under Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, examining its rise with the MAGA movement, internal conflicts between grassroots activists and establishment figures, DeSantis’s political shift and failed presidential bid, and the resulting power vacuum within the state GOP. The article highlights challenges such as property-tax reform controversy, environmental neglect, and urban Democratic dominance, concluding with strategies for rebuilding unity and conservative governance in Florida.

The Rise and Fall of the Florida Republican Party: From MAGA Wave to Internal War

Florida’s Republican Party has experienced a dramatic journey over the past decade – rising to dominance under Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis, only to be pulled apart by internal conflicts and lost strategic focus. Once the nation’s political bellwether, Florida now serves as a cautionary tale of how success, if poorly managed, can erode a movement from within.

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Nov 74 min read