Posted on 11/06/2022 5:39:38 PM PST by cotton1706
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced his support for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on Saturday despite his former boss Donald Trump's disapproval.
DeSantis will be facing off against Democratic candidate and former Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday for the governor's seat in Florida, yet many have speculated the popular incumbent could do well as a presidential candidate. Trump bragged that over 70% of Republicans surveyed in a Rasmussen poll in September wanted him to be president again, while only 10% supported DeSantis, who he has dubbed "DeSanctimonious." The former president's recent jabs at DeSantis did not dissuade Pompeo from throwing in his support.
"Not tired of winning. [DeSantis,] you’ve proven conservative policies work. Florida is better for it. Vote for [DeSantis]," Pompeo tweeted.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
Let me get this straight... its verboten by the Trump camp for anyone to endorse Desantis even in his race for Governor? Which is exactly what this endorsement is. Just how insecure is Trump?
what is wrong with endorsing Ron for the Gov of FL?
This is likely the biggest NON story we’ve seen today.
Does Trump really want Crist to become governor of Florida? If so, he’s putting his own ego ahead of the interests of Floridians.
We have an embarrassment of riches in the republican party. Two extremely incredible candidates that have shown they are true leaders were lucky to have them either one of them can take on 2024 and it seems like those are the only two they’re going to run, which is even better, as you can see some have started to drop out today. Republican voters will have a tough choice but we’re lucky to have it.
I’m not buying this story and iirc The Washington Examiner has gone never-trump.
Pompeo supported Desantis in the governor’s race.
Everything else is the Never Trumpers and rats trying to divide the Conservative base.
Dishonest headline
Throwing support to DeSantis for governor is great.
Oh, I totally misunderstood the article.
All distraction.
What part of Trump’s speech today did the Washington Examiner not expect? Ha!
Pure jerk troublemakers is the press.
So, neocons are lining up behind DeSantis?
Agreed. Trump’s nickname for DeSantis is perfect. DJT does have real political talent. But, he also has flaws.
I wish, he would choose to use his powers for good. I hold out hope, that is Biden isn’t running. I think Trump will bow out too if Biden doesn’t run. If Biden does run again? I’ll be 100% behind a Trump campaign.
I like Pompeo and DeSantis. I’m ready for a new generation of leaders. But, if the Dems decide to run the vegetable again? I’ll be 100% behind Trump’s redemption tour.
While this dispute is largely a press ginned-up narrative, I agree with your central point: What we DON’T need is savage personal attacks between GOP leaders who are good conservatives. Yet the number on this forum cheering exactly that sort of counterproductive street fighting is legion
What a BS article...you sure this isn’t the Washington Post?
The headline seeks its own relevance through a lie and the article is full of innuendo
Here is the relevant post :
“Not tired of winning. [DeSantis,] you’ve proven conservative policies work. Florida is better for it. Vote for [DeSantis],” Pompeo tweeted.
What is everyone’s problem on this post?
Why wouldn’t Pompeo wait until after Tuesday?
And Trump shooting his mouth off on Desantis.
Stinks
Trump and DeSantis hold DUELING rallies in Florida: Donald encourages voters to BACK his younger GOP rival
WATCH: Crowd goes BANANAS when Trump says reelect Ron DeSantis at Miami rally!
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