Liberal media and Democratic activist groups are bent on digging up enough dirt on President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet appointments and rescinding as many nominations as possible.
But at least one candidate is unlikely to lose, Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State. and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a champion of progressives. admitted Rubio is “qualified” and has the right experience. California Democratic Senator-elect Adam Schiff called Rubio is “very qualified.” And Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said he's a “fan.”
Mr. Rubio's likely confirmation means Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will have to appoint a successor to fill the Senate seat.
“Florida has the power to help President Trump fulfill his electoral mandate, to be strong on immigration and border security, to fight entrenched bureaucracies and the administrative state, to reverse national fiscal decline, and to support conservative ideals.” “We deserve a senator with a proven track record, driven by I wrote DeSantis said he expects to make a choice by early January.
Mr. DeSantis' selection is especially important given Florida's new role as a center of today's conservative movement. The Sunshine State's new senator will quickly rise to a prominent position within the party.
Florida has a strong conservative base, and there is no shortage of talented, up-and-coming candidates who will be responsible for the state's remarkable transformation of the Republican Party.
Still, Mr. DeSantis should consider securing a Hispanic seat in the mold of Mr. Rubio, reflecting Florida's large Latino population and their growing role in the Republican Party's electoral success. .
Hispanic support propelled the Republican Party to victory on Election Day. According to NBC exit pollTrump won 46% of the Hispanic vote, a modern Republican record and a significant improvement over the previous president. 32% He received it four years ago.
President Trump did even better in Florida and won over this demographic. completely. By appointing a Hispanic to replace Rubio, Mr. DeSantis can reward these important voters. He could help the Republican Party consolidate its growing support among Latino voters both nationally and in key swing areas in South Florida.
Hispanics are more broadly comprised of 26% of Florida's populationthe state's elected leaders should reflect this ethnic makeup. Latinos deserve to retain this important political and economic seat in the Senate.
Several prominent Hispanic senators in Florida may be able to fill the roles left by Rubio. They include the lieutenant governor. Janet Nunezstate senator. Ileana Garcia and former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Jose Oliva.
“Let’s welcome brown people into the Republican Party, because brown people have the same values that are ingrained in the Republican Party.” say Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Salazar represents Florida's southeast coast. “Republicans have actually failed to understand that brown people are another language of the Republican Party.”
In fact, the Job Creator Network hispanic voting coalitionLed by Executive Director Mary Thomas, the organization spends a year traveling the country to engage with Hispanic voters and religious leaders, speaking their political language and bringing their values to bear in this election. Provided resources to vote.
We've found it to be a very receptive audience who are passionate about political issues and tired of being disrespected or taken for granted by Democrats. This strong commitment to Hispanics accounts for the Republican Party's long-awaited political success with this demographic.
To strengthen and further develop these Hispanic gains, conservatives need to continue to truly engage with and learn from this constituency, not just during elections but throughout the election cycle. We need a permanent Hispanic engagement infrastructure to make these voters part of our coalition in the long term.
Part of the project's success was keeping Florida's Senate seats in Hispanic hands.
Alfredo Ortiz is CEO of Job Creators Network, author of The Real Race Revolutionaries, and co-host of the podcast Main Street Matters.
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