{"id":2053089,"date":"2023-10-02T20:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T00:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetzs-father-seeks-return-to-florida-senate\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T20:47:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T00:47:04","slug":"matt-gaetzs-father-seeks-return-to-florida-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetzs-father-seeks-return-to-florida-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Gaetz&#8217;s father wants to go back to the Florida Senate."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmatt-gaetzs-father-seeks-return-to-florida-senate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2053089&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Father of Rep. Matt Gaetz\u2064 Plans Comeback to Florida\u2062 Senate<\/h2>\n<p>The\u200d father of Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/matt-gaetz\">Matt Gaetz<\/a> (R-FL) has announced his intention to make a triumphant return to the Florida Senate, a chamber he once led.<\/p>\n<p>Don Gaetz, 75, revealed that he will prepare the necessary \u200bpaperwork for a run in next year\u2019s election to succeed outgoing state Sen. Doug Broxson. This decision came after another Republican, former state \u200dRep.\u200c Frank \u200dWhite, graciously\u2064 agreed to end his campaign for \u2064the Florida Panhandle\u2063 seat.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI\u200c told him \u2018I don\u2019t have any\u2062 plans to run for the Senate\u2019 but I\u200b told people I would listen. So I\u2019m \u200dlistening. That spread,\u201d Gaetz said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnj.com\/story\/news\/local\/2023\/10\/02\/don-gaetz-is-seeking-second-stint-as-florida-senator-replacing-broxson\/71031152007\/\">according\u2063 to the Pensacola News Journal<\/a>. \u201cThen three or four days ago Frank (White) said \u2018Don, if you run I will withdraw.\u2019 That made the decision \u2062a lot easier.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The news outlet noted White \u2064said in\u2064 a text message that the elder Gaetz is a \u2063\u201cliving legend\u201d and has his \u201cfull support.\u201d Broxson, who had previously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnj.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2023\/03\/01\/frank-white-candidate-for-florida-senate-district-1-seat-in-2024-has-broxson-endorsement\/69939953007\/\">endorsed<\/a> White \u200cto represent Senate\u200c District 1, also\u2063 rallied behind Gaetz.<\/p>\n<p>Don Gaetz indicated that, if elected back into office, he will focus on fighting \u2063high costs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetzs-father-seeks-return-to-florida-senate\/\" title=\"Matt Gaetz's father wants to go back to the Florida Senate.\">helping \u2063people find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">good-paying jobs<\/a><\/a>, \u200band championing parents&#8217; ability to decide on \u200breading materials for their children. He reportedly voiced support for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis&#8217;\u2064 efforts to \u201cbeat woke-ism out of the Florida Education System.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The elder\u2064 Gaetz previously worked as a healthcare executive\u200c and politician. He served\u200b as a member of the Florida Senate\u200b from 2006 to 2016, including a stint as the chamber\u2019s president. He played\u2064 a \u200cpivotal role in\u200d creating the Triumph\u2062 Gulf Coast Board \u2063of Directors, overseeing\u2064 the $1.5 billion settlement fund resulting from \u2064the 2010 BP oil spill. After leaving office, he\u200b joined the board himself.<\/p>\n<p>Don Gaetz made the decision not to run for U.S. \u200cCongress in 2016, but his son\u2062 Matt, who was serving in the\u200c state House of Representatives at the\u200c time,\u200c successfully ran \u2063for the \u2062position. Matt \u200cGaetz gained attention for aligning himself closely with former President Donald Trump and his \u201cMake America Great Again\u201d movement.<\/p>\n<p>The younger Gaetz is \u200dcurrently making headlines for \u2063his clash against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in a\u2064 government spending\u200c fight. Matt Gaetz has threatened to file a \u201cmotion to vacate\u201d against McCarthy \u200dthis week, which \u200bcould lead to a no-confidence vote in the speaker.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy has dismissed the challenge, confidently stating \u2063to CBS News on Sunday, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/speaker-mccarthy-responds-to-ouster-threat-ill-survive\">I\u2019ll survive<\/a>.\u201d Some GOP lawmakers are even considering a move to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/some-house-republicans-seek-to-expel-matt-gaetz-pending-report-from-ethics-committee\">expel<\/a> Matt Gaetz from Congress depending on the outcome of an Ethics Committee inquiry.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Don Gaetz reassured that his \u2064son fully supports\u200b his plan to seek office again and dismissed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/-100-matt-gaetz-widely-expected-run-florida-governor-rcna105629\">reports<\/a> of Matt Gaetz potentially running for governor in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cMatt has encouraged me to run for the Senate, but I know in Washington he is laser-focused on budget\u200c issues,\u2062 trying to control spending, and pushing for term limits,\u201d Don Gaetz stated, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fineout\/status\/1708913433091944484\">according to POLITICO<\/a>. \u201cHe \u200bis not focused on running for governor. He has no plans to run for governor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Gaetz advocate for education reform and what policies did he support to empower parents in making decisions about their children&#8217;s education?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Al\u2063 role in shaping policies related to \u2063healthcare, education, and economic development during his time in \u200boffice.<\/p>\n<p>During\u200b his tenure as Senate president,\u200b Gaetz implemented \u200cseveral initiatives aimed at improving the quality \u200bof healthcare in the state. He advocated \u2064for increased access to affordable healthcare and pushed for the expansion of Medicaid to \u200cprovide coverage for more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/usda-increases-food-stamps-program-with-covid-relief-bill-funding\/\" title=\"USDA Increases Food Stamps Program With COVID Relief Bill Funding\">low-income individuals<\/a> \u200cand families. Gaetz also prioritized mental health services and worked to address the opioid crisis through legislation and funding for prevention and treatment programs.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his focus on \u2063healthcare, Gaetz was a strong proponent of education reform. He championed school choice and supported policies that empowered parents to make decisions about their children&#8217;s education. Gaetz advocated for increased funding for charter schools and scholarships\u2062 for \u2063students from low-income families. He also worked to improve the quality of public schools by implementing accountability measures and supporting efforts to recruit and retain high-quality teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Gaetz&#8217;s tenure in the Florida Senate was also marked by his commitment to economic development. He played a key role in attracting new businesses to the state\u200b and promoting job growth. Gaetz supported \u200btax incentives and business-friendly \u2063legislation to stimulate economic activity and create opportunities for residents. He also worked to streamline regulations and reduce burdens on small businesses, recognizing \u200ctheir importance in driving the \u2062state&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<p>As he \u200dprepares for his return to \u2062the Florida Senate, Gaetz&#8217;s priorities remain aligned with the needs of the people he aims to serve. He recognizes the importance of addressing the rising costs of healthcare and ensuring \u200cthat all Floridians have access to affordable and high-quality care. Gaetz also understands the importance of a strong economy that\u2063 provides good-paying jobs and\u200d opportunities\u200d for upward mobility.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Gaetz&#8217;s support for parental rights in education aligns with the growing concerns of many parents in the state. With the increasing influence of ideological agendas in schools, Gaetz seeks to empower parents to have a say in their children&#8217;s education and ensure that curriculum and reading materials align with their values and beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming election for the Florida Senate seat will undoubtedly be closely watched, not only by the \u2063constituents of Senate\u2063 District 1 but also by political observers across the state. Gaetz&#8217;s experience, track record, \u200dand vision for \u200cFlorida&#8217;s future make him a formidable candidate. As he embarks on his campaign, Gaetz will undoubtedly rely on his years of experience and leadership to rally support and secure a victory in next year&#8217;s election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The father of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Don Gaetz, 75, plans to return to the Florida Senate, where he previously held a leadership position. He intends to run in next year&#8217;s election to replace outgoing state Sen. Doug Broxson. Don Gaetz will file the required paperwork for his comeback after a fellow Republican, a former senator, declined to run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2053090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2053089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2053089"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053089\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2053089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2053089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2053089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}