With Florida’s gubernatorial race entering its final two weeks, education, immigration, property insurance, abortion and the economy took center stage Monday as Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist faced off in the only debate of their campaign. DeSantis tried to make the debate a referendum on his first-term performance, claiming victories on how he’s handled the economy, education, COVID-19 and, lately, the response to Hurricane Ian.
With Florida’s gubernatorial race entering its final two weeks, education, immigration, property insurance, abortion and the economy took center stage Monday as Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist faced off in the only debate of their campaign. DeSantis tried to make the debate a referendum on his first-term performance, claiming victories on how he’s handled the economy, education, COVID-19 and, lately, the response to Hurricane Ian.