Posted on 01/07/2025 8:20:44 PM PST by chickenlips
Former Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz on Tuesday said that he is "starting to think" about running for Florida governor next year, but will be spending more time praying about it and talking to his wife Ginger before making any official decision.
The conservative firebrand, who left Congress late last year to become President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general before he withdrew from consideration, is considered a polarizing figure in Republican politics. But the former lawmaker is particularly popular among Trump's supporters.
Gaetz, who recently started his own show on the right-leaning One America News Network (OANN), told the Tampa Bay Times that he is “starting to think about running for governor” and has a vision for the state's future.
“I have a compelling vision for the state,” Gaetz said. “I understand how to fix the insurance problem, and it’s not to hand the keys to the state over to the insurance industry. If I run, I would be the most pro-consumer candidate on the Republican side.”
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So you’re a Never Gaetzer too?
May GOD’S Will be done in Matt Gaetz’s life.
I am. Odd and creepy. Until he figures out what he’s goi g to do, why didn’t he assume the seat he was elected to to help with the narrow majority?
Lieutenant Governor or Nunez has done a great job; she’s earned the successor gig
He needs to get his wild oats done and without an arrest before coming back to politics. I really do not want a republican ted Kennedy or Anthony weiner. Pierre Delecto was bad enough.
When Trump nominated Gaetz for DOJ, he must have known about the debacle that would ensue, and that he’d likely be forced out at some point.
If Trump really wanted him in play, he could give him Marco Rubio’s Senate seat.
Who knows?
Unless God says otherwise, don’t.
If Trump offers you a position that doesn’t require Senate approval, take it, do your best there, and rebuild your reputation. If he doesn’t, take a corporate position, do your best there, and rebuild your reputation. You’ve got decades ahead of you, you can take your time.
Isn’t Gaetz a scumbag?
Byron Donalds ...
My representative has the gravitas for Governor.
his official political career ended upon entering the private sector
Joe Biden is a scumbag.
Hope this helps!
“Florida’s current Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is term limited and cannot run for reelection next year.”
Didn’t know that. Bummer, he’s doing such a good job there.
No.
Just go away MG...please.
Agreed.
There are 1000 GOP candidates in Florida that would be more suitable for that job.
He is probably the only Republican in the state that can’t win.
Too toxic.
I like Gaetz, but he doesn’t stand a chance.
LOL! Gates is pathetic. He had a chance to push for a motion for disclosure of the Congressional fund that payments regarding sexual harassment were made from.
Instead... crickets.
So glad he’s out of Congress.
Yep.
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