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Republican Donor Ken Griffin Not Backing Ron DeSantis, Calls Battle With Disney 'Pointless'
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 2:56pm | 882One of the biggest donors to the Republican party is sitting out and not making large donations ahead of the primary race ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Here’s a look at why Ken Griffin isn’t impressed with alternates to Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. What Happened:...
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Disney Not The Happiest Place On Earth For CEOs: Iger, Chapek Battle Over A Shower
Friday, September 8, 2023 - 4:40pm | 929Investors were pleased when they heard Bob Iger returned to the CEO role of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), a move that saw shares trade higher in November 2022. A new report detailed the huge rift between Iger and former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, including a fight over who would get an...
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Ron DeSantis Reaffirms Opposition To Pot Legalization, Gets Booed At Prayer Vigil After Florida Shooting
Monday, August 28, 2023 - 10:00am | 408Ron DeSantis reiterated his opposition to legalized marijuana at a presidential campaign event on Saturday in Iowa, stating concern that young children might get their hands on cannabis that could be adulterated with fentanyl. “I think it’s a real, real problem and I think it’s a...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Disney Stock When Ron DeSantis Became Governor, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 4:05pm | 714Over the last several years, one of the largest media companies in the world has been battling with a leading Republican political figure. Here’s a look at the stock performance of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) during Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s time in office. What Happened:...
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Disney Vs. DeSantis Showdown: Mouse House To Press Ahead With Lawsuit Against Florida Governor's 'Weaponized State'
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 6:28am | 612Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) apparently is in no mood to back off from its legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. What Happened: Disney argued that DeSantis' motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by it over the state's retaliatory tactics should be denied, a filing by...
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Disney Vs. DeSantis: Mouse House Moves To Dismiss District Lawsuit As Feud Escalates
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 12:16am | 616The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) on Friday sought to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, escalating the ongoing feud between the entertainment giant and the state’s administration, Reuters reports. What Happened: Disney has requested a federal judge to dismiss a...
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Ron DeSantis Slammed By Miami Mayor for 'Personal Vendetta' On Disney: 2,000 Jobs Gone, $1B Fallout
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - 9:18pm | 456Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis was not spared criticism by Miami's Mayor Francis Suarez (R) for carrying out a "personal vendetta" against The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). What Happened: Suarez pointed out that DeSantis wrangling with Disney had cost the Sunshine State jobs and...
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Disney CEO Questions Investment Florida Amid Clash With Ron DeSantis: Does The State Want Us To Invest, Employ, and Pay Taxes – or Not?
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 8:47pm | 490Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger said Wednesday, the same day the company released its second-quarter earnings, that Florida politicians were retaliating against the company. What Happened: Iger pointed out at the company's earnings call that Disney employs more than 75,000 people and...
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NBA Hall Of Famer Moves Family Out Of Florida, Citing Unwelcoming Climate Under Governor DeSantis
Saturday, April 29, 2023 - 4:04pm | 996One of the most famous NBA players of the last two decades is moving his family out of Florida years after retiring. The possible reason: the state's governor, who's a potential presidential candidate. What Happened: NBA star Dwyane Wade is one of the most famous Miami Heat players of...
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DeSantis Vs. Disney Battle Heats Up — And How King Charles III Is Now Involved
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 1:40pm | 1070A battle between one of the largest media companies and a presidential hopeful could be heating up with a clause in a contract found and causing an increased battle. And, here’s how King Charles III is involved in the clause. What Happened: Florida governor and presidential hopeful Ron...
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Disney World Florida To Host 'Biggest' LGBTQ+ Summit Amid 'Don't Say Gay' Law Friction With DeSantis
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 11:55pm | 471Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) World Resort in Florida is reportedly gearing up to hold the biggest LGBTQ+ conference in the world later this year. What Happened: Out & Equal – an activist group that campaigns for gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the workplace – will hold its 2023...
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Ron DeSantis Could Change The Future Of Disney Theme Parks Before Running For President
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - 5:28pm | 849A potential 2024 presidential candidate appears to be making good on promises to push for changes in the state of Florida that might benefit The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Here’s the latest on the battle of Florida governor Ron DeSantis vs. the House of Mouse. What Happened: A new bill...
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Disney Delays Shifting 2,000 Jobs To Florida Until 2026 As Feud With DeSantis Said To Intensify
Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 4:54am | 404Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) dispute with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to play out, as reports suggest the media giant has halted plans to move some California-based employees to the Sunshine State. What Happened: Disney has pushed back its original...