Posted on 06/10/2018 7:06:00 AM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables
It was likely always going to be an uphill battle for establishment candidate Adam Putnam in the race for Florida governor. Yes, the state commissioner of agriculture has raised a lot of money from special interests in Tallahassee, but as we’ve seen in recent history, no amount of money can paper over a problematic record that, in Putnam’s case, includes support for amnesty (both the Arlen Specter-sponsored immigration bill in 2006 and the so-called Gang of 8 measure in 2013), opposition to E-Verify,
-----------snip--------- "But what really will be responsible for sinking Putnam’s candidacy is the hostility he has demonstrated toward President Trump. This hostility is not just the typical behavior exhibited by run-of-the-mill establishment Republicans, but includes actively seeking to sabotage Trump’s candidacy and to undermine his presidency. This is a big reason why GOP Congressman and Trump ally Ron DeSantis will win the Republican primary for governor on Aug. 28....
(Excerpt) Read more at realclearpolitics.com ...
Trump has endorsed Ron DeSantis. Don't be fooled by the Putnam shills.
As they say, live by the sword, die by the sword.
Too bad for you Adam, but cheer up - maybe you can wash windows on AF One after you get done shinning Melania’s shoes.
Remember how “Big Sugar” came out in that Demi Moore movie???
Me, my wife, my family, (Twelve Votes) will be voting for Congressman, Ron DeSantis in the upcoming Republican Primary election in Flordia.
Any Republican candidate who doesn’t have Trump’s endorsement, will lose.
The saavy tout their backing of the President’s agenda.
Adam Putnam should compare notes with Jon Cox.
If you’re not with our President, you won’t get our vote. Simple.
So tell me: Wasn’t he a YOUNG up-and-comer years ago?
That’s awesome! I’m going to volunteer for DeSantis’ campaign. Hate manning phone banks, but hey, someone needs to do it.
Ron is a Founding Member of the House Freedom Caucus, which Mitch and Ryan despise. A true conservative, owned by nobody, with very large brass balls. Former Navy JAG. Very solid on 2nd ammendment.
Precisely why that lying twit Willard is all at once pretending he likes Trump.
I will be entertained by GOPe tears when Trump wins reelection in 2020.
Putnam is Yeb’s pick. Nuff said
If Putnam’s a never Trumper he’s off my list... too bad because I like the guy and a lot of his positions.
Putnam never really had a chance once Trump picked DeSantis. DeSantis and Scott will be a one two punch that will coast to a 6 to 8 point victory.
Good article. Thanks for posting.
I learned a lot about this hack that I did not know before.
I don't know which Democrat he likely will be facing.
I live in Fl and I am voting Scott and DeSantis.
Real Clear Politics is a sham.
They take all sorts of stupid polls and put them all in one bucket and come up with an unreal number that has no meaning.
I am shocked that anyone pays attention to Real Clear Politics. I ain’t CLEAR at all.
God Bless you and good luck.
Thanks! I hope Trump campaigns for DeSantis. That would seal the deal.
Yes. He was.
But he also voted for TARP and Cash for Clunkers.
Which is why he gave up his seat in Congress. Laid low for a couple of years and then came back as Agriculture Commissioner to "clean" his record to run for higher office.
Just another GOPe stooge that does the bidding of the party insiders.
I hope you are not alone. I don’t like Nelson and he is not even my Senator.
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