President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State has thrust Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis back into the national spotlight with the task of naming Rubio’s Senate successor.

President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State could have a ripple effect on Florida’s political scene, giving Gov. Ron DeSantis the power of who to choose. In the state of Florida, the governor has the ability to appoint a temporary successor with no restrictions,

Rubio, in his third term in the U.S. Senate, has been steeped in intelligence matters and promises a pro-active posture regarding threats from China, Russia, Iran, and their allies. He was short listed for Vice President, but ultimately the hurdle of having two members of the ticket from the same state seemed to be a deal breaker for Trump.