Byron Donalds’ education stance & in-depth look at Florida AG James Uthmeier | Facing South Florida

This week on a special edition of Facing South Florida: CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede takes a closer at one of the key races on the November 3rd ballot, the race for state attorney general. He explores the incumbent, James Uthmeier and the outsized role he’s played in the DeSantis administration. DeFede looks at how stunts like flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard and stranding them there as well as his successful efforts to defeat the amendments that would have enshrined abortion and legal marijuana in the state constitution, endeared him to Governor Ron DeSantis. DeFede investigates how Uthmeier is guided by a deeply-held belief that he knows what’s best for Floridians, and how he is using the power of his office to reinforce his rigorous pro-life beliefs on the state. DeFede also sits down for an extensive interview with republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. DeFede point blank asks him about his wife’s deep involvement with charter schools and her role in setting education policy in Florida, if he is elected. “Is it still the plan that she will have no business involvement with charter schools in the state of Florida?,” he asks. Donalds admits he would seek advice from his wife but insisted, “She doesn't have business involvement today, and she's not going to have that going forward [if I’m elected].” A one-hour edition of Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede airs Sunday at 8:00 AM. GUESTS: Rep. Byron Donalds/(R) Candidate for FL Governor Jose Javier Rodriguez /(D) Candidate for FL Attorney General Barbara Petersen/CEO, FL Center for Government Accountability Karen Persis/Family Law Attorney Charlotte Danciu/Surrogacy Attorney #florida #news #election #Governor #attorneygeneral #politics