DeSantis nominee who pushed preaching about Jesus to students has his confirmation blocked

Although Florida's legislature has typically acted as a rubber stamp for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, one of his nominees for the board of trustees at the New College of Florida was a bridge too far. Florida Politics reports that the Florida State Senate this week declined to confirm Eddie Speir to the board of trustees at the college after some members raised questions about his stated determination to preach the teachings of Jesus to students. During his confirmation hearings, this stance earned skepticism from State Sen. Tina Polsky, who is Jewish. “There are several, quite a few, other relig…

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