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What is redistricting? Original

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By Stephanie Hayes, Michael Van Sickler Verified
| Tampa Bay Times Verified
You may have noticed Florida’s new congressional map that’s redder than a rare steak. What does this mean for the state? And what does this mean for the midterms? Welcome back to Make It Make Sense, where I ask journalists and regular folks to break down hot topics and pieces of knowledge we pretend to know in casual conversation. Gov. Ron DeSantis’s new congressional map sparked outrage from those who called it blatant partisan gerrymandering.
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Byron Donalds riffs on DeSantis, Democrats and DOGE at Tampa rally Original

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By Michael Van Sickler Verified, Byron Donalds riffs
| Tampa Bay Times Verified
Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn’t exactly endeared himself to U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds. Not only has DeSantis refrained from endorsing his would-be successor, but he continues to pressure party officials to force a debate between Donalds and his GOP rivals, not exactly a priority for a campaign that’s eager to move on to the general election. But if Donalds is miffed by DeSantis, he’s not showing it.
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Something unusual is going on between Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans

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By Michael Van Sickler Verified
| The Brunswick News Verified
As the GOP front-runner for Florida governor, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds should expect the slings and arrows from his rivals. Sure enough, they unleashed a torrent of criticism at Donalds
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