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Florida Politics reports:
The woman nominated Friday to Florida’s Board of Education once petitioned deceased talk show host Rush Limbaugh for books for her local elementary school to be used by students as props for her husband’s state House campaign.
The move offers a glimpse into what her approach to curriculum might be like for some and potentially will bring renewed scrutiny to the nomination from others. Esther Byrd, one of two names advanced for Senate confirmation Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, posted a plea for a classroom set of books on Rush Limbaugh.
Mrs. Byrd has little formal education experience, making her a surprising choice in some quarters. She also has made news herself, with provocative comments extolling the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, describing pending “civil wars,” and advocacy for the Proud Boys and Q-Anon.
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Oh, come on, @FLSenate … even for #Florida, this person is WAY over the top!! Give our educators a break! https://t.co/lizzXUTVMa
— @UW_FL_lelone (@UW_FL_lelone) March 15, 2022
Ron DeSantis has appointed a QAnon whack job and January 6 fan girl to a state board.
at this rate he’ll name Don Junior as Florida’s next Secretary of State. https://t.co/Khrh64KhGt
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) March 12, 2022