| | | | |  | | By Gary Fineout | Hello and welcome to Tuesday. West Coast buy-in — So, a Democratic politician finally took to Florida's airwaves to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis head-on — only it wasn't Nikki Fried or Charlie Crist. It was California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Freedom rock — Newsom's ad, which started airing on July 4 on Fox News, is a direct counter to DeSantis' "Free State of Florida" narrative. Newsom says "freedom is under attack in your state" as the screen flashes a picture of DeSantis before shifting to a series of headlines over everything from reviews that led to pulled textbooks to the state's recent 15-week abortion ban. "I urge all of you living in Florida to join the fight or join us in California where we still believe in freedom," Newsom adds. Response — The DeSantis campaign — which normally doesn't weigh in on this type of activity — did respond. Campaign spokesman Dave Abrams told CNN that "Gavin Newsom might as well light a pile of cash on fire" and said that Californians are fleeing "the hellhole he created in his state to come to Florida." Made you look — The amount spent on the ad wasn't enormous, but obviously Newsom's decision to troll DeSantis in his home state earned the California Democrat a tremendous amount of media attention — including on Florida television stations — over the long holiday weekend. And yes, maybe it was a warning shot in a potential 2024 presidential matchup. To the point — But Newsom's ad — even as Republicans contend the messaging is inaccurate — represents a distillation of criticism against DeSantis that the two Democrats challenging him in Florida sometimes seem to have trouble with. And maybe that's why it drew a strange reaction from Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. Thanks, but no thanks — Instead of amplifying Newsom's message, Fried instead said on Twitter "Thanks, but I've got him" and "I'll beat him in '22 for Florida and the rest of the country." Fried of course has to win the Democratic primary first, a contest where right now she is running behind Crist. This might sting a bit but Newsom's ad could also be a reminder that others expect DeSantis to win this fall and set his sights on 2024. — WHERE'S RON? — Nothing official announced for Gov. DeSantis. Have a tip, story, suggestion, birthday, anniversary, new job, or any other nugget for Playbook? Get in touch: gfineout@politico.com
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With abortion outlawed in 13 states, including Texas, Gavin Newsom said businesses should reconsider setting up shop where their employees can't access the full scope of reproductive health care. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images |
BY THE NUMBERS — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued his commanding fundraising pace in the latest campaign reports filed on Friday. DeSantis raised more than $1.3 million between his political committee and reelection account during the third week of June. (Campaign reports become more frequent ahead of the primary.) DeSantis raised more than five times the amount of his two Democratic rivals combined. Some of the bigger contributors this past week include Standard Industries ($100,000) as well as Nomi Health ($50,000), a company that has received millions of dollars in state contracts for Covid-19 testing and vaccine work. Nomi Health gave $100,000 to DeSantis' political committee in 2021.
Crist outraises Fried again — The latest reports show that Rep. Charlie Crist raised more than $180,000 for his campaign, while Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried raised more than $64,000. It's worth noting these reports only cover fundraising up until June 24 — the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision reversing earlier precedents that had held there was a constitutional right to an abortion. Both Democrats have maintained that they have seen an uptick in campaign contributions in the wake of the ruling. Left unspent — DeSantis has nearly $116 million in unspent campaign cash, according to state reports (which don't reflect any future planned expenditures) while Crist has $6.51 million and Fried has $3.78 million. — "Newsmax host rips into 'career politician Ron DeSantis over potential 2024 run against Trump ," by Daily Beast's Zachary Petrizzo — "Florida GOP Sen. Rick Scott charts contrarian path to future political endeavors," by Washington Examiner's Sarah Westwood — "Election qualifying error leads to CD 9 Republican primary of words," by Florida Politics' Scott Powers
| | ... DATELINE TALLAHASSEE ... | | THE DESANTIS WAY — "How a small conservative Michigan college is helping DeSantis reshape education in Florida," by Miami Herald's Ana Ceballos and Sommer Brugal : "The college's influence has been seen in the state's rejection of math textbooks over what DeSantis called 'indoctrinating concepts,' the state's push to renew the importance of civics education in public schools, and the rapid growth of Hillsdale's network of affiliated public charter schools in Florida. Hillsdale also has had sway over the Republican-led Legislature. In 2019, lawmakers approved a law that allowed the college and three other groups to help the state revise its civics standards. Three years later, those guidelines are part of a DeSantis-led civics initiative that has concerned several educators about an infusion of Christianity and conservative ideologies." — "In Florida, DeSantis's plans for colleges rattle some academics," by Washington Post's Susan Svrluga and Lori Rozsa THE DESANTIS WAY PART 2 — " DeSantis promises more 'pro-life protections.' What will he do next on abortion?" by USA Today Network-Florida's Zac Anderson and Jason Delgado: "Florida is the largest Republican-led state where abortion still is available for the vast majority of those who seek them, making it a major target for anti-abortion activists going forward. With 75,000 abortions performed in Florida in 2020, how DeSantis handles the issue could impact tens of thousands of women in Florida and his own political future. The abortion debate is politically explosive and, so far, DeSantis is proceeding with uncharacteristic caution, offering vague assurances to conservatives who want to see more abortion restrictions without committing to any specific policy changes that could galvanize his opponents as he seeks reelection." — "As 'don't say gay' law takes effect, confusion reigns over classroom rules," by Orlando Sentinel's Leslie Postal
| | TRUMPLANDIA AND THE SWAMP | | FLORIDA MAN COMETH — "Trump eyes early 2024 announcement as Jan. scrutiny intensifies ," by The New York Times' Michael C. Bender, Reid J. Epstein and Maggie Haberman: "Rather than humble [former President Donald] Trump, the developments have emboldened him to try to reassert himself as the head of the party, eclipse damaging headlines and steal attention from potential rivals, including Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, a rising favorite of donors and voters. Republicans close to Mr. Trump have said he believes a formal announcement would bolster his claims that the investigations are politically motivated."
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| | CORONAVIRUS UPDATES | | WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? — "Florida's COVID-19 vaccination count jumps 263,000 in two weeks. DeSantis officials won't say why," by Palm Beach Post's Chris Persaud: "The Florida Department of Health on Friday added more than 263,000 people to the state's inoculation tally since its last COVID report published June 17, the biggest two-week increase since December. The state had shaved more than 67,000 people off its tally since April 8. When asked Friday to explain the unusual fluctuation in the vital measure of how many Floridians are protected against the deadly respiratory disease, health department press secretary Jeremy Redfern said in an email, 'Please read the last page of the report.' He did not elaborate on how the department chose whom to include in its immunization statistics. The last page of the report contains no explanation."
| | PENINSULA AND BEYOND | | LIMBO — "Unaccompanied children caught between DeSantis, Biden in immigration standoff," by Orlando Sentinel's Kate Santich: "Despite an appeal from 200 faith leaders earlier this year, Florida is pushing ahead with an emergency rule announced by the governor that blocks child-welfare organizations — mainly nonprofit Christian groups — from renewing their required state foster care licenses if they arrange temporary housing for unaccompanied minors. In June, Bethany Christian Services, a global charity with an office in Winter Garden, became the first to announce it was closing its unaccompanied minors program. 'This is a sad moment for our state, and we grieve for the children who will now face living in unlicensed shelters or centers that don't provide adequate care needed for them to thrive,' said Tawnya Brown, senior vice president of global, refugee and immigrant services at Bethany." 'THEY BALKED ON IT' — "Florida spring protection rule is overdue and underwhelming, critics say," by Tampa Bay Times' Zachary T. Sampson: "Six years later, the state has taken little action on that point. Environmental officials have not established the rules. They unveiled a first draft in March that 'water(s) down' the defense lawmakers wanted to make for the springs, according to one of the bill's chief architects. 'As we continue on talking and not doing, the damage continues,' said David Simmons, the former second-in-command of the Florida Senate, who helped develop the law." FALLOUT — "' We're going to be flying people north': How some patients will travel due to Florida's 15-week abortion law," by South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Natalia Galicza: "Florida's new abortion law took effect Friday, a day after a judge said he planned to sign an order as early as Tuesday that temporarily blocks it. The new law has led groups to start looking at other states to send patients who are more than 15 weeks pregnant and seeking an abortion. 'We're working under the assumption that we're going to be flying people north,' said Fran Sachs, president of the board at Emergency Medical Assistance, an abortion-funding nonprofit in West Palm Beach. 'As always, the people that are going to be impacted the most are the people that don't have the resources to be able to make this happen.'" — "For Florida women seeking an abortion, the rules are muddy — and may be for a while," by Miami Herald's Ana Claudia Chacin ALL APOLOGIES — "Florida city apologizes for saying 'a lot of people probably don't want to celebrate our nation,'" by NBC News Julianne McShane: "A statement that questioned if July Fourth celebrations were appropriate in the wake of 'division, hate and unrest' across the country has prompted cheers, backlash and an apology from the city of Orlando, Florida. …In the wake of the email, some — including local residents, conservative politicians, the press secretary for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and a local police union representing 800 officers — took to social media to protest what they characterized as its 'disrespectful' and 'inflammatory' tone." — " The food linked to a deadly listeria outbreak: Ice cream from a Florida Amish village," by Miami Herald's David J. Neal — " Black-run Miramar pays $565,000 to settle charges of reverse discrimination by trio of white ex-police officers," by Florida Bulldog's Dan Christensen — "Judge won't dismiss parent lawsuit in Gabby Petito slaying ," by The Associated Press — "Upgrade: Miami-Dade mayor's free Qatar trip was pricier than first disclosed," by Miami Herald's Douglas Hanks — "Hank Goldberg, a foundational figure of Miami sports radio, dies at age 82," by Miami Herald's David J. Neal — " Flamethrower used to torch Pan-African flag flying on pole," by The Associated Press — "American Airlines wants to restart Miami flights to five cities in Cuba ," by Miami Herald's Anna Jean Kaiser — "Unseal statement by State Attorney Dave Aronberg's ex-wife in Glenn Straub case, newspapers ask judge," by Palm Beach Post's Jane Musgrave
| | ODDS, ENDS AND FLORIDA MEN | | — "Florida man poses as Disney World Cast member, steals $10K R2-D2 droid, deputies say," by Fox 35: "A Central Florida man was arrested after deputies said he posed as a Walt Disney World cast member and took a 'Star Wars' R2-D2 droid, in the hopes that Disney's security would hire him. David Proudfoot, 44, of Kissimmee, is facing a grand theft charge and a charge of obstruction by false information, according to an arrest affidavit. The Orange County Sheriff's Office says on May 31, deputies were called to the Swan Reserve Hotel by Disney security. When they arrived, they made contact with Proudfoot, who they say was wearing beige work pants, an orange work vest, and a Disney nametag." BIRTHDAYS: State Rep. Michele Salzman … Randy Hanna, dean and CEO of Florida State University Panama City | | | | Follow us on Twitter | | | | Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook family Playbook | Playbook PM | California Playbook | Florida Playbook | Illinois Playbook | Massachusetts Playbook | New Jersey Playbook | New York Playbook | Ottawa Playbook | Brussels Playbook | London Playbook View all our political and policy newsletters | | Follow us | | | | |
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