{"id":2482347,"date":"2025-09-04T11:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-objects-as-former-speaker-of-the-house-jumps-into-florida-gubernatorial-race\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T11:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:54:03","slug":"ron-desantis-objects-as-former-speaker-of-the-house-jumps-into-florida-gubernatorial-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-objects-as-former-speaker-of-the-house-jumps-into-florida-gubernatorial-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Ron DeSantis Objects as Former Speaker of the House Jumps Into Florida Gubernatorial Race"},"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\">28<\/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-objects-as-former-speaker-of-the-house-jumps-into-florida-gubernatorial-race%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=2482347&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>Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has announced his candidacy for governor,aiming to continue and defend the conservative legacy of outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis. Renner emphasized his experience as a military veteran,state prosecutor,and legislative leader,expressing commitment to preserving Florida&#8217;s conservative values and ensuring the state&#8217;s safety and prosperity. Though, desantis has not endorsed any candidate and described Renner&#8217;s entry into the race as &#8220;ill-advised.&#8221; The primary contest is notably shaped by Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-gop-candidate-pastor-burns-says-gods-raising-up-armies-to-shut-down-racist-liberal-race-baiting-democrats\/\" title=\"Watch: GOP Candidate Pastor Burns Says \u201cGod\u2019s Raising Up Armies\u201d to \u201cShut Down Racist, Liberal, ...-Baiting Democrats\u201d\">strong trump supporter<\/a> who has secured former president Donald Trump&#8217;s full endorsement and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-house-intel-chairman-mike-rogers-launches-run-for-senate-in-michigan\/\" title=\"Mike Rogers, former House Intel Chairman, enters Michigan Senate ....\">substantial campaign fund<\/a>. Donalds is considered the front-runner, with significant backing and momentum, making the GOP gubernatorial race highly competitive.  <\/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\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?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<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Florida Republican said he is running for governor to preserve the legacy of Gov. Ron DeSantis, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >term-limited governor explained<\/a> he is not backing anyone just yet.<\/p>\n<p>Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced Wednesday that he will seek to succeed DeSantis, whose second term ends next year.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As a legislator and Speaker of the House, I stood with Ron DeSantis to brand our state the Free State of Florida. I&rsquo;m running for Governor so that when the DeSantis era comes to an end, we can defend our victories and solve the challenges that remain,&rdquo; Renner <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Paul_Renner\/status\/1963240219487949009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As a military veteran of two wars, a state prosecutor, and Speaker of the House, I&rsquo;ve fought the tough battles, and I will never back down from the fight for our conservative values.&nbsp; As a father, I am committed to securing Florida&rsquo;s safety and prosperity for the next generation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">As a legislator and Speaker of the House, I stood with Ron DeSantis to brand our state the Free State of Florida. I&rsquo;m running for Governor so that when the DeSantis era comes to an end, we can defend our victories and solve the challenges that remain. As a military veteran of two&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LFeLZOw7wx\">pic.twitter.com\/LFeLZOw7wx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Paul Renner (@Paul_Renner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Paul_Renner\/status\/1963240219487949009?\">September 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>DeSantis is not enthused, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/former-florida-house-speaker-mounts-gubernatorial-bid-challenging-trump-backed-candidate-rep-byron-donalds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think it was an ill-advised decision to enter the race,&rdquo; DeSantis said.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-rep-byron-donalds-scorches-hakeem-jeffries-trying-peddle-jim-crow-hoax-house-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Byron Donalds<\/a> of Florida announced earlier this year that he will run for the state&rsquo;s top office, and he has the support of President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/morning-joe-host-says-dem-governor-call-trump-reinforcements-can-save-lives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a TOTAL WINNER! Byron has a great wife, Erika, and three beautiful sons. They are very proud of him!&rdquo; Trump wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114038745707654586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>  in February.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda. He will fight tirelessly to Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military, Protect our Vets, Restore our Economic Power, Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment,&rdquo; Trump continued.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Byron Donalds would be a truly Great and Powerful Governor for Florida and, should he decide to run, will have my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, BYRON, RUN!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s endorsement has led to a $22 million war chest and a campaign operation that includes many experienced Trump staffers, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/09\/03\/paul-renner-enters-florida-governors-race-taking-on-trump-backed-byron-donalds-00540702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Byron Donalds will be Florida&rsquo;s next governor because he is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donalds-rips-democratic-rival-in-florida-governor-race-with-release-of-new-ad-jolly-has-lost-his-mind-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... rips Democratic rival in ... ... ... with release of new ad: \u2018Jolly has lost his mind\u2019 - Washington Examiner\">proven conservative fighter endorsed<\/a> by President Trump,&rdquo; said Ryan Smith, the campaign&rsquo;s chief strategist.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis has not announced his support for anyone. Politico suggested he could be maneuvering to have newly appointed Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins enter the race.<\/p>\n<p>Writing on the website <a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/752057-with-exactly-one-year-before-gubernatorial-primary-byron-donalds-is-clear-frontrunner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Politics<\/a>, Peter Schorsch noted that Donalds was a strong supporter of Trump&rsquo;s presidential campaign, even when DeSantis was trying to grab the GOP nomination.<\/p>\n<p>He wrote that while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/desantis-vows-fight-federal-judge-rules-alligator-alcatraz-expansion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeSantis<\/a> might prefer another candidate, Donalds is the clear front-runner.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Regardless of who, if any one, actually files to run against Donalds, they&rsquo;re going to start their campaign down about 40 points in polling, with about a $20 million funding deficit and without that all-important Big Beautiful Endorsement. That certainly feels like the GOP Primary for Governor is over before it ever started,&rdquo; he wrote.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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