Ron DeSantis Slams Newly Elected Florida GOP Congressman
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DeSantis intensified his attacks on Randy Fine Wednesday, blaming the representative-elect's "unique problems" for a thin special election victory in a district known as a Republican stronghold.
From Fox News
Trump-endorsed Fine won in a special election against Democrat Josh Weil, a progressive and a teacher, despite nervousness from national party operatives and closer-than-expected polling.
From Politico
Fine's victory on Tuesday is also a positive sign for Republicans, who were concerned about his chances in the district—a long-running GOP stronghold—after Weil out-raised him by millions of dollars.
From Newsweek
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