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Most Consequential GOP Victory This Century Was Ron DeSantis Over Andrew Gillum in 2018. It’s Not Even Close
Townhall.com ^ | May 3, 2021 | Scott Morefield

Posted on 05/03/2021 3:24:54 AM PDT by Kaslin

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To: jimfree

Yup. We almost lost that one. And so many worked their heineys off for Ron, too.

Part of it was, imo, Ron is a non-politician, who despises glad-handing and self promotion. And wasn’t fully comfortable public speaking. (His numerous “umms” when speaking were noticable). I know him; he was my congress critter and an approchable guy. He’s not a Student Council type perma smile kiss the babies guy.

But he’s grown lots, and now has found his stride. He’s just really getting started. And FL is an even more wonderful place to live because of him.

I’d hate to lose him to a POTuS run.


21 posted on 05/03/2021 4:42:16 AM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables (Convention Of States is our only hope now!)
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To: RinaseaofDs

“No Trump, no DeSantis. Period.”

Yup. And they support each other constantly. Good friends.

(On a side note, Ron was a Founding Member of The House Freedom Caucus, a major thorn in the side of Mitch and Paul Ryan. Many freepers here trashed him and the Caucus at the time. Because, stupidity.)


22 posted on 05/03/2021 4:45:35 AM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables (Convention Of States is our only hope now!)
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To: Kaslin

Don’t forget that Matt Gaetz played a big role in highlighting the attempted fraud that was going on in that election. That’s probably why they are trying to frame him with the phony sex crime accusation.


23 posted on 05/03/2021 4:46:14 AM PDT by binreadin
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To: teeman8r

This article written by </b>Scott Morefield</b>, not only doesn’t compare DeSantis to Trump, but it fails to mention President Trump at all... This is how the Soviet Union made everyone forget who Kruchev was, and almost as fast. Only difference is nobody blamed the Soviet Union’s problems on Kruchev, because that would be admitting the Soviet Union had problems.


24 posted on 05/03/2021 4:51:50 AM PDT by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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To: Dixie Yooper

tru dat


25 posted on 05/03/2021 5:09:10 AM PDT by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world or something)
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To: Dixie Yooper

He did mention Trump. Did you read the entire thing?


26 posted on 05/03/2021 5:13:24 AM PDT by Codeflier (Covid-19 taught me: Two types of "conservatives", frightened safety seekers vs. freedom lovers)
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To: Kaslin
Ron DeSantis’ 2018 victory over Andrew Gillum was the most significant GOP victory this century.

Really? Did he also facilitate the vaccine at warp speed? Did he overturn the Republican establishment and reshape the base of the Republican Party? Did he make the country alert to the existential threat of China? Did he reshape American economic and trade policy?


27 posted on 05/03/2021 5:18:55 AM PDT by nathanbedford (attack, repeat, attack! Bull Halsey)
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To: Kaslin

I believe Gillum had a few votes that is illegal... Heard a few precincts in the Democratic areas (Tallahassee, Ft. Lauderdale areas) had 100% votes for Gillum...


28 posted on 05/03/2021 5:25:02 AM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (Rest In PEACE, Rush H. Limbaugh III. You are missed already...)
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To: Kaslin; JulieRNR21; Travis McGee; AAABEST; kinganamort; katherineisgreat; floriduh voter; summer; ..
Absolutely, preventing the dems from stealing the election for the Florida governorship was a bigger victory than we imagined.

Don't think the criminal enterprise called the DNC won't try it again next year.

Florida Freeper

I'm compiling a list of FReepers interested in Florida-related topics.
If you want to be added, please FReepMail me.

29 posted on 05/03/2021 5:55:56 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: Joe Brower

Thank The Lord God Almighty!...................


30 posted on 05/03/2021 6:01:58 AM PDT by Red Badger (Jesus said there is no marriage in Heaven. That's why they call it Heaven.....................)
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To: Joe Brower

One can make an argument that DeSantis made the best move in the country for Trump when he cleaned up the election mess known as “Floriduh”

I would submit that Biden would have won Florida handily had DeSantis not threatened investigations. Look no further than Georgia....


31 posted on 05/03/2021 6:10:39 AM PDT by volunbeer (Find the truth and accept it - anything else is delusional)
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To: Rummyfan
What has happened to Andrew Gillum?

What has happened to his Boy Toy? Did his escort service business improve due to the publicity?

32 posted on 05/03/2021 6:11:24 AM PDT by PJ-Comix (Please Don't Say "Project Veritas" to CNN Reporters)
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To: Joe Boucher

It is scary when even the Democrats distance themselves from a party member. See John Edwards and AL Franken.


33 posted on 05/03/2021 6:14:35 AM PDT by IgnorerOfLiberals
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To: Kaslin

Got a list of all the perverts dodges?

Gillium...

Weiner in NY...

Hillary...

who else?


34 posted on 05/03/2021 6:22:02 AM PDT by Pikachu_Dad ("the media are selling you a line of soap)
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To: Kaslin

They just complete the re-re-re-re-count?


35 posted on 05/03/2021 6:31:37 AM PDT by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: Joe Brower

Agree on both points, Joe! Cannot imagine what a disaster Gillum Admin would have been and devious Dems will surely try again!


36 posted on 05/03/2021 6:42:56 AM PDT by 4integrity
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To: Kaslin
That’s why Ron DeSantis’ 2018 victory over Andrew Gillum was the most significant GOP victory this century...

...until his victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential election. :)

37 posted on 05/03/2021 6:45:23 AM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: Joe Boucher; mewzilla; Ann Archy; Flavious_Maximus; drSteve78; Waverunner; Basket_of_Deplorables; ..
Thankful,.. lest we forget Gillum's progressive support and how close the election results were (35,000 votes):

"Progressive billionaires fall for Florida’s Gillum"

News Source (Politico) :
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/10/01/florida-governor-andrew-gillum-billionaires-854293

“But Gillum’s financial fortunes changed sharply after he sat down in early May with the preeminent angel funder of the progressive movement,
billionaire George Soros, in California’s Berkeley Hills." (Emphasis mine).

"At the Claremont Club & Spa, according to multiple people familiar with the meeting, Gillum and Soros had a sprawling after-dinner conversation about Gillum’s plans
to turn out progressive and non-white voters and then, if he won, to expand Medicaid,
recognize the threat of man-made climate change
and enact gun control legislation after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland, Florida."

38 posted on 05/03/2021 7:05:07 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: albie

And he never got arrested.


39 posted on 05/03/2021 7:51:49 AM PDT by Donnafrflorida (Thru Him all things are possible.)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

I have been saying for 25 YEARS that George Soros is the most DANGEROUS man in the USA.....maybe the WORLD!


40 posted on 05/03/2021 9:06:13 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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