DeSantis discusses trailing Trump in Republican primary race

[mystery-ak]

DeSantis discusses trailing Trump in Republican primary race
by Asher Notheis, Social Media Producer |
July 16, 2023 12:27 PM


Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has responded to questions over recent polls showing him falling behind former President Donald Trump, stating he is not worried about his current place in the polls.

The polling from the last few weeks shows Trump far ahead of the Florida governor, with some data even showing the former president having twice the support of DeSantis. When asked if all this "doom and gloom" was impacting his presidential campaign, DeSantis responded with "not at all," adding that one could see "an effort to create these narratives" during an interview on Fox News's Media Buzz.

"I think the good thing about it is Republican primary voters are very smart," said DeSantis. "They know where these corporate outlets stand on the political spectrum, and so the extent that they become convinced that the media does not want me to be the nominee above all else, that will, in the long run, absolutely help me."

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/desantis-discusses-trailing-trump-republican-primary-race

[mystery-ak]

Nothing to see here..don't pay attention to all the 2024 campaign staffer I just fired..

[libertybele]

One advantage that DeSantis has is that Trump already thinks that he's won the nomination and that is working against him.  He's become more narcissistic than before and IMO starting to make excuses for his shortcomings.  Whereas DeSantis' record is clean and impressive.

[mystery-ak]

One advantage that DeSantis has is that Trump already thinks that he's won the nomination and that is working against him.  He's become more narcissistic than before and IMO starting to make excuses for his shortcomings.  Whereas DeSantis' record is clean and impressive.

I think Trump's attacks on DeSantis has worked...

[massadvj]

The only poll that matters is how DeSantis is doing in Iowa. The fact that there has been no movement there should be most disconcerting. He needs to focus on Iowa, delegate the planning of a national campaign to others. He must plant his ass in Iowa, run a good old fashioned retail campaign, and win there. If he does not do that, he cannot win.

[Bigun]

The only poll that matters is how DeSantis is doing in Iowa. The fact that there has been no movement there should be most disconcerting. He needs to focus on Iowa, delegate the planning of a national campaign to others. He must plant his ass in Iowa, run a good old fashioned retail campaign, and win there. If he does not do that, he cannot win.

See! There are things we still agree on! Might not work but that is what must be done.

[massadvj]

See! There are things we still agree on! Might not work but that is what must be done.

 

[Right_in_Virginia]

He must plant his ass in Iowa, run a good old fashioned retail campaign, and win there. If he does not do that, he cannot win.

Except, according to reports from friend and foe, the more he is seen the less appealing he is.

https://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,505745.0.html

[libertybele]

I think Trump's attacks on DeSantis has worked...

Perhaps.  We'll know soon enough.

[libertybele]

The only poll that matters is how DeSantis is doing in Iowa. The fact that there has been no movement there should be most disconcerting. He needs to focus on Iowa, delegate the planning of a national campaign to others. He must plant his ass in Iowa, run a good old fashioned retail campaign, and win there. If he does not do that, he cannot win.

Yes, he needs to win Iowa., that's a given. He also has his duties as governor,  first and foremost.  He has quite a bit on his plate.

[sneakypete]

The only poll that matters is how DeSantis is doing in Iowa. 

@massadvj

Yup.

At this point,his whole political future lies  in Iowa. If he tanks there,he might as well go back to Fla and start looking for a spot at a Fla university once his term is up,because his political career will be over.

Oh,he CAN run again,but he won't be getting any  serious donations.

He got greedy,and went looking for too much,too soon.

[sneakypete]

Except, according to reports from friend and foe, the more he is seen the less appealing he is.

https://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,505745.0.html

@Right_in_Virginia

That changes nothing. If he runs and loses,which he WILL if he doesn't win Iowa,his political career ends as the governor of Fla.

[libertybele]

@Right_in_Virginia

That changes nothing. If he runs and loses,which he WILL if he doesn't win Iowa,his political career ends as the governor of Fla.

Doubtful.  He is a very popular and successful governor.  He can run again in '28. He's young and saying that his political career is over is premature.

Frankly, I'd love for him to remain our governor, we and the country need him.  The only problem is there is no other true conservative running. 

[LMAO]

Reagan failed to get the nomination in 1976 but got it in 1980. If in the likely event he’s not the 2024 nominee it’s possible he could be in 2028.

[sneakypete]

Reagan failed to get the nomination in 1976 but got it in 1980. If in the likely event he’s not the 2024 nominee it’s possible he could be in 2028.

@LMAO

True,but Reagan was likeable.

[libertybele]

@LMAO

True,but Reagan was likeable.

Well, @sneakypete DeSantis is a very likeable guy; people in FL love him!

[Right_in_Virginia]

Well, @sneakypete DeSantis is a very likeable guy; people in FL love him!

His campaign problems are compounded by his personality ---- which is "off" in an uneasy, off-putting way.

[LMAO]

Well, @sneakypete DeSantis is a very likeable guy; people in FL love him!

From the speeches I’ve seen, he looks uncomfortable

Side note: We’ve been told for the last several years that Trumps personality and likeability amongst the public at large shouldn’t matter. Now all of a sudden it matters?

[sneakypete]

From the speeches I’ve seen, he looks uncomfortable

Side note: We’ve been told for the last several years that Trumps personality and likeability amongst the public at large shouldn’t matter. Now all of a sudden it matters?

I guess hypocrisy is a MAGA requirement

@LMAO

Trump never looks panicked,and DeSantis always seems to  look like he is panicking.

[libertybele]

@LMAO

Trump never looks panicked,and DeSantis always seems to  look like he is panicking.

Certainly your opinion, but I've never been of  the opinion that DeSantis is panicking.  Quite the opposite.  He comes across calm and in control; he's been a success and in part that is why.

[sneakypete]

Certainly your opinion, but I've never been of  the opinion that DeSantis is panicking.  Quite the opposite.  He comes across calm and in control; he's been a success and in part that is why.

@libertybele

You honestly haven't seen the videos of him making speeches,and sweating like a whore in church?

He usually seems to have a look of desperation on his face.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Certainly your opinion, but I've never been of  the opinion that DeSantis is panicking.  Quite the opposite.  He comes across calm and in control; he's been a success and in part that is why.

No, he doesn't.  If RDS was calm and in control he could enter a room without his wife.   

[libertybele]

@libertybele

You honestly haven't seen the videos of him making speeches,and sweating like a whore in church?

He usually seems to have a look of desperation on his face.

@sneakypete it's hot here in FL, and as far as sweating like a whore in church and desperation on his face.  No.

Have I seen him roll up his sleeves on a hot day and get to work?  Yes.  Have I seen the confidence on his face that he will accomplish what he set out to do.  Yes.  That's a longways from your description. 

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete it's hot here in FL, and as far as sweating like a whore in church and desperation on his face.  No.

Have I seen him roll up his sleeves on a hot day and get to work?  Yes.  Have I seen the confidence on his face that he will accomplish what he set out to do.  Yes.  That's a longways from your description. 

@libertybele

Well,you are seeing one thing,and I am seeing another.

[Right_in_Virginia]

@libertybele

You honestly haven't seen the videos of him making speeches,and sweating like a whore in church?

He is one unusual dude @sneakypete





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