Lobbyists who knew Gaetz in Tallahassee say his role as one of the most disruptive members of Congress caps a transformation for the 40-year-old lawmaker.
The Florida governor has more than $90 million remaining in the bank after spending about $100 million total this election cycle on his reelection bid via his aligned committee and campaign.
National organizations and donors have all but abandoned their candidates — setting off fears that Florida is no longer viewed as competitive. That would have dire implications for the next presidential election.
Hurricane Ian, a 500-mile wide monster of a storm, is building strength in the Gulf of Mexico and appears destined to slam into some portion of Florida’s west coast.