{"id":2370310,"date":"2024-11-18T12:18:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T17:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-vetting-candidates-for-rubio-replacement-in-senate-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-18T12:18:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T17:18:54","slug":"desantis-vetting-candidates-for-rubio-replacement-in-senate-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-vetting-candidates-for-rubio-replacement-in-senate-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis vetting candidates for Rubio replacement in Senate &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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%2Fdesantis-vetting-candidates-for-rubio-replacement-in-senate-washington-examiner%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=2370310&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--><p>Florida Governor Ron \u200dDeSantis\u2062 is in \u200cthe process \u200cof selecting a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio, who is expected to leave his Senate seat to join the Trump\u200d administration. DeSantis announced that \u2064multiple candidates are interested \u2062in taking over\u2062 Rubio&#8217;s position, with a decision \u200canticipated by early January. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-lt-gov-suggests-residents-gambled-with-variable-rate-energy-plans\/\" title=\"Texas Lt. Gov Suggests Residents \u2018Gambled\u2019 With Variable-Rate Energy Plans\">governor emphasized<\/a> \u2062the\u2064 importance of finding a\u200b senator who supports President \u200bTrump&#8217;s agenda, particularly on issues like immigration, fiscal policy, and\u200b conservative principles.<\/p>\n<p>Lara Trump, the Republican National Committee\u2062 Chairwoman and daughter-in-law of Donald Trump, has emerged as \u2062a prominent candidate for the\u200b position. While she has expressed interest in the role, she indicated that she \u2064has not yet been \u2064contacted by DeSantis \u2064regarding the potential appointment. The selection \u200cprocess is ongoing, and DeSantis&#8217;s team plans to carefully vet candidates over\u2064 the coming\u200c weeks.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">DeSantis says replacement for Rubio could be picked by early January<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1882024\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ron DeSanti\">Ron DeSanti<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"s\">s<\/a> (R-FL) is fielding candidates to replace Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Marco Rubio<\/a> (R-FL) when he leaves the Senate to join the Trump administration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3230538\/lara-trump-gaining-traction-replacement-rubio-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">with a replacement expected<\/a> to be named by the beginning of next year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>DeSantis announced on Monday that several candidates have expressed interest in taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3229104\/trump-nominates-marco-rubio-secretary-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Rubio&rsquo;s seat when he resigns<\/a> from the Senate on Jan. 20, the day that President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-real-winner-of-last-nights-debate-was-gavin-newsom\/\" title=\"The Real Winner Of Last Night\u2019s Debate Was Gavin Newsom\">governor&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s team will continue its vetting process over the next several weeks, with a selection likely made by early January, he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Florida deserves a Senator who will help President Trump deliver on his election mandate, be strong on immigration and border security, take on the entrenched bureaucracy and administrative state, reverse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-gives-cities-more-power-to-ban-homeless-camps-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Supreme Court gives cities more power to ban homeless camps - Washington Examiner\">nation&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s fiscal decline, be animated by conservative principles, and has a proven record of results,&rdquo; DeSantis <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovRonDeSantis\/status\/1858539688581066820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said in a post on X<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Several names have been floated as possible options to replace Rubio, with Republican National Committee Chairwoman Lara Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3230538\/lara-trump-gaining-traction-replacement-rubio-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">being considered an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregons-new-secretary-of-state-democrat-caught-hosting-birthday-gathering-in-defiance-of-governors-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon\u2019s New Secretary Of State (Democrat) CAUGHT Hosting Birthday Gathering In Defiance Of Governor\u2019s Covid Orders\">early favorite<\/a><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Appointing Lara Trump to the Senate would guarantee that President-elect Trump will have a loyalist in the upper chamber, although it would likely be met with some criticism from Democrats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lara Trump herself has expressed interest in the position but told Fox News&rsquo;s Maria Bartiromo on Thursday she has not yet heard from DeSantis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If this is something I am asked to do, I would seriously consider it,&rdquo; Lara Trump said. &ldquo;So we&rsquo;ll see what happens.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3229580\/desantis-political-future-rubio-senate-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"potential candidates\">potential candidates<\/a> for the Senate seat include Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Lt. Gov. Jeanette N&uacute;&ntilde;ez, DeSantis chief of staff James Uthmeier, and former Florida House Speaker Jos&eacute; Oliva.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Several GOP lawmakers have already endorsed Lara Trump to replace Rubio, including Sens.&nbsp;Rick Scott (R-FL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Katie Britt (R-AL), as well as Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) in the House.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rubio&rsquo;s expected resignation comes after the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">president-elect tapped<\/a> him as the nominee to become the next secretary of state. Rubio must still be confirmed by the Senate before he can assume that position, but the Florida Republican has<a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/senate\/4985740-fetterman-will-vote-for-rubio-as-secretary-of-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> already received support from both sides of the aisle.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1882024\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1882024\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DeSantis plans to select Rubio&#8217;s replacement by early January<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2640,"featured_media":2370311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trump-rubio.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[45234,4980,5438,3740],"class_list":["post-2370310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-candidate-vetting","tag-desantis","tag-rubio","tag-senate"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trump-rubio.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370310","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\/2640"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2370310"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2370314,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2370310\/revisions\/2370314"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2370311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2370310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2370310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2370310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}