November 15, 2024
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Since Marco Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State is almost certain to be approved, Florida governor Ron DeSantis will select an individual to fill Rubio's seat. This selection will not occur until the nomination process is complete. Rubio is unlikely to resign from the Senate until he is approved as Secretary of State, unlike Gaetz's immediate resignation from the House of Representatives, prompting a rapid replacement to prevent damaging the fragile House majority. At that time, and at Donald Trump's request, DeSantis could name Gaetz as senator. The Democrats, celebrating the defeat of Gaetz's nomination, would suddenly find themselves looking at Senator Matt Gaetz -- a look they would find both unpleasant and unamusing. Trump may well be playing 3-D chess with the nomination process while the opposition is staring at a checkerboard. If this scenario proves to be the case, it will be long remembered for its impudence and audacity.
If the Gaetz nomination goes through, DeSantis will pick a senator other than the new attorney general. If the President-elect is given to a bit of nepotism, he certainly could do worse than his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. She distinguished herself as co-chair of the Republican National Committee and has hinted strongly that politics is in her future. Other possible Rubio replacements would include DeSantis' chief of staff, James Uthmeir, a not unprecedented move that would allow DeSantis, out of office by 2026, to step in to be elected to that seat. Also, 13th District congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna -- a move likely to be popular among the state's and nation's Hispanic population, and the solid 16th District Congressman Vern Buchanon would be considered.
DeSantis could, of course, nominate himself for the seat, but that is highly unlikely. He wants to continue to gain executive experience and national attention as Florida's governor until his term is complete.
I believe that when the dust has settled, Gaetz will be attorney general, and the new Florida senator will be Representative Byron Daniels, a favorite of the President-elect. Daniels will make an excellent senator, and President Trump will find a way to make it up to Ron DeSantis.
Gaetzgate -- How a strange nomination might play out
By Bill Hansmann
Gaetzgate -- How a strange nomination might play out
President-elect Donald Trump's surprise nomination of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz took the internet by storm Wednesday. The predominant thought from both sides of the political and ideological aisles was,
Since Marco Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State is almost certain to be approved, Florida governor Ron DeSantis will select an individual to fill Rubio's seat. This selection will not occur until the nomination process is complete. Rubio is unlikely to resign from the Senate until he is approved as Secretary of State, unlike Gaetz's immediate resignation from the House of Representatives, prompting a rapid replacement to prevent damaging the fragile House majority. At that time, and at Donald Trump's request, DeSantis could name Gaetz as senator. The Democrats, celebrating the defeat of Gaetz's nomination, would suddenly find themselves looking at Senator Matt Gaetz -- a look they would find both unpleasant and unamusing. Trump may well be playing 3-D chess with the nomination process while the opposition is staring at a checkerboard. If this scenario proves to be the case, it will be long remembered for its impudence and audacity.
If the Gaetz nomination goes through, DeSantis will pick a senator other than the new attorney general. If the President-elect is given to a bit of nepotism, he certainly could do worse than his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. She distinguished herself as co-chair of the Republican National Committee and has hinted strongly that politics is in her future. Other possible Rubio replacements would include DeSantis' chief of staff, James Uthmeir, a not unprecedented move that would allow DeSantis, out of office by 2026, to step in to be elected to that seat. Also, 13th District congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna -- a move likely to be popular among the state's and nation's Hispanic population, and the solid 16th District Congressman Vern Buchanon would be considered.
DeSantis could, of course, nominate himself for the seat, but that is highly unlikely. He wants to continue to gain executive experience and national attention as Florida's governor until his term is complete.
I believe that when the dust has settled, Gaetz will be attorney general, and the new Florida senator will be Representative Byron Daniels, a favorite of the President-elect. Daniels will make an excellent senator, and President Trump will find a way to make it up to Ron DeSantis.
