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Tom Powers will lead the Broward Republican Party through the 2024 presidential election as party chairman, after members rejected an attempt by an unsuccessful former state legislative candidate to oust him. He declined to answer the most agonizing question facing many Florida Republicans: Would he prefer former President Donald Trump or Gov. Ron DeSantis as the party’s nominee for president in 2024.
While nothing compares to the Sunshine State’s white sandy beaches and emerald-green waters, Florida’s 2022 midterm election shores were filled with voters, pundits and national media watching the red tsunami surge across the state.
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Family-run FJ Propeller has changed with the times — and the needs of boaters — for 75 years
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Looking at a map of Florida election results, Broward County looks like a blue oasis for Democrats in the Republican red state of Florida. But a closer look at the 2022 midterm elections shows it’s somewhat of a mirage — and an ominous sign for any Democrat who thinks their party has a shot at winning statewide elections in the foreseeable future.