Ben Gibson
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@BenGibson
Proud husband, father, and attorney working at the intersection of law, politics, and business. Proverbs 3:5-6.
Campaign consultants spent decades perfecting attack ads. Now, the @FloridaGOP can make one in a weekend with AI. @JaredEMoskowitz and @Jenkins4Florida may be Florida’s first glimpse of the next campaign arms race. #FloridAI substack.com/home/post/p-19…
Judge Thomas D. Winokur has been elected without opposition to serve as the next Chief Judge designate of the First District Court of Appeal. His two-year term as Chief Judge will begin on July 1, 2027.
I am thankful to the search committee for naming me the sole finalist to become Polk State College’s next president. Florida College System institutions play a critical role in preparing students for in-demand, high-wage positions. During my time as Commissioner, I have proudly touted their incredible outcomes as they serve more than 680,000 students across the state and provide more than 130,000 degrees and certifications each year. It is an honor to be blessed with this opportunity, and I am excited to contribute to that work in a new capacity while continuing to support strong partnerships between K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. I also look forward to working with the Board of Trustees, cabinet members, and the faculty whose dedication is transforming students’ lives and equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their careers. No matter the position I serve in, I remain committed to the belief that education is the foundation of opportunity and the key to a stronger future.
Justice Gorsuch just gave HUGE praise for Justice Clarence Thomas as he becomes the second longest SCOTUS Justice in HISTORY "I ADORE that man. He is a great student and scholar of the Constitution." "He is a man of great and deep faith. And he has LIVED the American dream." "He also has maybe the best laugh of everyone anyone I know—a great booming laugh that echoes through the court all the time." 😂🇺🇸
In another big win for election integrity the state prevailed on all claims filed by plaintiffs in the HB 1205 litigation. HB 1205 is the law adding safeguards to the initiative petition process. Of note, this was before Judge Walker in federal court.
WOW... @MZHemingway just said that there's a tiny chance of a ROBERTS retirement! She doesn't believe Thomas or Alito will, though. #SCOTUS #RNLA
Trump taps longtime insider @Sonderling47 to fix Labor Department headache “Keith Sonderling’s influence across the administration has accumulated in ways that have largely gone unnoticed outside of workplace policy circles.” politico.com/news/2026/04/2…
Individuals should be required to disclose whether or NOT they are dual citizens when they file to run for office. You can’t be loyal to two countries. ONLY America. @GovRonDeSantis should consider adding this to FL candidate disclosure forms.
Hard to describe how much I love this day. Beaming with pride to see my friend @FAMU_1887’s 13th President @marvabjohnson’s Investiture on the Highest of 7 Hills. It was an incredible celebration worthy of her - a brilliant, tenacious, faithful woman who always puts students first and demands excellence. Excited for FAMU’s next chapter! 💚🧡
