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DeSantis maintains sway over Florida education even when his allies lose

By Jeffrey S. Solochek,

2024-08-26

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1LLyO8_0vAAw6KZ00 — Broward County School Board member Daniel Foganholi, who lost his primary election bid to retain his seat, was appointed to the State Board of Education by Gov. Ron DeSantis, effective in November. [ JOE CAVARETTA | AP ]

The big story: As has been widely noted, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t have a great primary election day when it came to his endorsements of school board candidates.

That doesn’t mean he remains without influence. Consider Daniel Foganholi.

DeSantis appointed Foganholi not once but twice to seats on the Broward County School Board.

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Andre Chisley

08-27

Straight out of Trumps playbook! Tell a lie enough times and they will believe you!

Faux News

08-27

That is precisely the intent of Project 2025......Wake up people, it's already taking place..

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