{"id":2141439,"date":"2024-01-05T14:52:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T19:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-floats-removing-biden-from-florida-primary-ballot\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T14:54:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T19:54:54","slug":"ron-desantis-floats-removing-biden-from-florida-primary-ballot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-floats-removing-biden-from-florida-primary-ballot\/","title":{"rendered":"Ron DeSantis suggests excluding Biden from Florida primary ballot"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fron-desantis-floats-removing-biden-from-florida-primary-ballot%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=2141439&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>Florida Governor Considers Removing President Biden \u200bfrom Primary Ballot<\/h2>\n<p>The state of \u2063Florida \u200dis currently exploring the possibility of removing President Joe Biden from \u2063its primary \u2064ballot due\u200c to his\u2064 response to\u200b the migration\u200d crisis. This comes after Maine&#8217;s secretary of \u2063state took action against former President Donald Trump\u2062 for his involvement\u2064 in the January 6 riot at\u200c the United \u200cStates Capitol. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida discussed this issue during a press\u2064 conference\u2062 in Cumming, Iowa.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;To have\u2063 one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ariz-state-congressman-jake-hoffman-speaks-out-on-election-integrity\/\" title=\"Ariz. State Congressman Jake Hoffman Speaks Out on Election Integrity\">election official decide<\/a> that somebody is \u200dguilty of, quote, &#8216;insurrection,&#8217; when there has not been \u2062a criminal conviction of anybody, \u2062much\u2063 less the candidate \u200dhimself, that opens\u200d up Pandora&#8217;s box,&#8221; DeSantis told\u2064 reporters\u2064 Friday in Cumming, Iowa. &#8220;I&#8217;m actually\u2063 looking at this in Florida \u2062now. Could we make a credible case that Biden [should be removed] because of the invasion of 8 million\u2064 [migrants]?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeSantis emphasized that\u2063 he is \u200dagainst &#8220;tit-for-tat&#8221;\u200b political reactions but believes in fighting \u200bback when \u200cnecessary. He referenced\u200c the \u2064Colorado Supreme Court&#8217;s decision \u2063to remove Trump\u2064 from its state&#8217;s primary ballot and stated that the \u200brules \u2064should be applied consistently. He expressed\u200b his belief that the U.S. Supreme Court will need to \u2063intervene and address these issues.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about his own actions on January 6, \u200d2021, DeSantis jokingly replied that\u200c he would have won the election, preventing the issue from\u200b arising. \u200cHe criticized \u2064Trump for exacerbating the \u2064problem by \u2064supporting \u200cthe CARES Act, which allowed mail-in voting. DeSantis urged\u200b Republican voters to consider \u200cthe potential consequences\u2063 of Trump&#8217;s legal issues and the \u200cevents of January \u200b6 \u200con future elections.<\/p>\n<p>During the press \u200bconference, DeSantis also addressed questions about the January 6\u2063 riot, describing it as a demonstration that &#8220;devolved into a riot&#8221; and was encouraged by Trump. He \u2063revealed that Trump&#8217;s allies had filed a baseless ethics complaint against \u2062him, attempting to remove him from office as governor.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So, \u2064if any of his \u2063competitors had been taken off\u2062 the \u2063ballot, Trump would be spiking the football; let&#8217;s \u2062just be clear about this,&#8221; \u200dDeSantis stated.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, DeSantis emphasized the\u200c need for \u200dfair and\u2063 consistent application of election rules and expressed his concerns\u200c about the potential impact of Trump&#8217;s legal issues on future\u2062 elections.<\/p>\n<h3>Read more from The Washington \u200bExaminer:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"#\">Florida Governor Considers Removing President Biden from Primary Ballot<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the \u2062legal \u2064and feasibility considerations surrounding Florida&#8217;s exploration of removing President Biden from its primary\u200d ballot, and what implications could this have on the democratic process<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Such conviction in a court of law, is a\u200b dangerous precedent,&#8221; Governor DeSantis stated. &#8220;We need to ensure that our \u2062elections \u2064remain fair and free from political interference.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy surrounding President Biden&#8217;s\u2062 potential removal from the primary ballot stems from his handling of the migration crisis at the United States-Mexico border. Many critics argue\u200b that \u200bhis policies\u2062 have contributed to an increase in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-recruiting-gop-senators-for-amnesty-deal\/\" title=\"Democrats Recruiting GOP Senators for Amnesty Deal\">illegal border crossings<\/a> \u2062and overwhelmed border patrol resources. Governor \u200bDeSantis \u200cbelieves that this warrants further investigation and potential consequences for the president.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis&#8217;s\u200b concerns echo those of several other Republican officials who have expressed \u2064dissatisfaction with \u2064President Biden&#8217;s approach to immigration. They argue that \u200chis \u200bpolicies, such as reversing the previous administration&#8217;s strict immigration measures, have incentivized\u200b individuals to attempt\u2064 illegal crossings into the United States. This, they claim, has resulted in a \u2062humanitarian crisis at the border and compromised national security.<\/p>\n<p>While it is within Florida&#8217;s rights to consider removing President Biden from its primary ballot, the legality and feasibility of such a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexico-city-airport-seized-by-armed-forces-military-planning-to-take-nearly-a-dozen-more\/\" title=\"Mexico City Airport seized by armed forces, military planning to take more.\">move remain unclear<\/a>. Each state has its own rules and regulations \u200bregarding \u2063primary elections, and it is ultimately up to the state&#8217;s election officials to make \u2064these determinations. \u200dFlorida&#8217;s exploration of this possibility reflects the\u200d concern and frustration felt by many conservative voices regarding the current administration&#8217;s handling\u200d of immigration.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that Governor DeSantis did\u200d not explicitly state that\u200c President Biden should \u200bbe removed from the \u200cprimary ballot. Instead, he emphasized the need for a fair and apolitical election process. This nuance is crucial in understanding the governor&#8217;s position, \u2064as it highlights\u200c his focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-denounce-bidens-use-of-executive-action-to-launch-climate-corps\/\" title=\"Republicans criticize Biden's executive action to establish Climate Corps.\">upholding democratic principles<\/a> rather than\u200b specifically targeting President Biden.<\/p>\n<p>Removing a candidate from a primary ballot is a severe action that should not be taken lightly. It is an \u200cinfringement on \u2064the democratic process and should \u200bonly occur in exceptional circumstances. While some may argue that President Biden&#8217;s response to the migration crisis warrants such extreme measures, it\u200b is essential to consider the potential consequences and implications of such a \u200cdecision.<\/p>\n<p>In the midst of the debate surrounding President Biden&#8217;s potential removal from Florida&#8217;s\u200b primary ballot, \u2062it \u200bis crucial to remember the complications and\u2064 complexity of the migration crisis. \u2062Tackling an issue as multifaceted \u200das immigration \u200brequires comprehensive solutions that address root causes, border security, and humanitarian concerns. While political disagreements are inevitable, it is essential to prioritize constructive dialogue and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions and actions taken \u200cby Florida&#8217;s governor reflect the broader debates \u200daround immigration and the role of states in shaping federal elections. It is a reminder of the ongoing ideological and political divisions within the United States and serves as an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the\u2064 future of immigration \u200cpolicies and their impact on the nation.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate continues, it is important for all stakeholders to approach the issue with an open mind, mindful of the complexities involved. Constructive dialogue and cooperation are vital in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-and-harris-deliver-remarks-on-gun-safety\/\" title=\"Biden and Harris speak on gun safety.\">finding viable solutions<\/a> to \u2063the migration crisis, \u2064rather than resorting \u2062to partisan maneuvers that\u2064 could further deepen divisions within the \u2063country.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Florida&#8217;s exploration of removing President Biden from its primary ballot serves as a reminder of the power and responsibilities entrusted to election officials. It underscores the importance of \u2063maintaining a fair and impartial election\u200d process, free from undue political influence. The resolution of this matter will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing debate on\u2064 immigration policies\u200d and their impact on national\u2064 security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida is considering removing President Biden from its primary ballot due to his handling of the migration crisis. This comes after Maine&#8217;s secretary of state took action against former President Trump for his involvement in the Capitol riot. 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