The better Republicans get to know Ron DeSantis, the less they like him ...Plus, Fox big money penalty marks another step in onset of 'accountability season'

Former Senator Claire McCaskill talks with Alex Wagner about the how poorly Ron DeSantis is living up to his casting as a better Trump alternative, forcing unpopular policies on his state, failing to secure endorsements, and turning off major Republican donors.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS The better Republicans get to know Ron DeSantis, the less they like him The better Republicans get to know Ron DeSantis, the less they like him Former Senator Claire McCaskill talks with Alex Wagner about the how poorly Ron DeSantis is living up to his casting as a better Trump alternative, forcing unpopular policies on his state, failing to secure endorsements, and turning off major Republican donors. MORE Fox big money penalty marks another step in onset of 'accountability season' Alex Wagner looks at the hundreds of millions of dollars Fox was forced to pay out to Dominion Voting Systems in the context of accountability for those rejected the outcome of the 2020 election, including over 1000 January 6 rioters and with increasing likelihood, Donald Trump himself.  MORE Fox big money penalty marks another step in onset of 'accountability season' Alex Wagner looks at the hundreds of millions of dollars Fox was forced to pay out to Dominion Voting Systems in the context of accountability for those rejected the outcome of the 2020 election, including over 1000 January 6 rioters and with increasing likelihood, Donald Trump himself.  MORE History's bad intentions reflected in 'stand your ground' shootings Alex Wagner looks at the role of the Second Amendment as a means of enforcing slavery and how that legacy is reflected in "stand your ground" shootings in the modern United States.  MORE History's bad intentions reflected in 'stand your ground' shootings Alex Wagner looks at the role of the Second Amendment as a means of enforcing slavery and how that legacy is reflected in "stand your ground" shootings in the modern United States.  MORE Some Republicans resist repeal of ban on unmarried couples living together Alex Wagner reports on an effort by Michigan Democrats to repeal a law from 1931 that criminalizes unmarried couples living together, and notes that Republican resistance to the repeal offers a window on the GOP's desire to tell Americans how to live their lives. MORE Some Republicans resist repeal of ban on unmarried couples living together Alex Wagner reports on an effort by Michigan Democrats to repeal a law from 1931 that criminalizes unmarried couples living together, and notes that Republican resistance to the repeal offers a window on the GOP's desire to tell Americans how to live their lives. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG GOP senator says she got 'duped' by abortion pill Trump judge Elon Musk's Fox interview reveals his dark intentions for Big Tech Grandson of man who shot Ralph Yarl says 'fear' and conspiracies consume him Durbin asks Chief Justice John Roberts to testify about Supreme Court ethics rules NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWBLOG ON TWITTER RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER