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Trump Calls DeSantis An ‘Average’ Governor, Says He Was ‘Politically Dead’ Before Endorsing Him
Daily caller ^ | Harold Hutchison

Posted on 11/10/2022 5:48:50 PM PST by NoLibZone

Former President Donald Trump criticized Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida Thursday in a statement posted on Truth Social, calling him an “average” governor who was “politically dead” and in “desperate shape” before Trump endorsed him in 2017.

“Ron came to me in desperate shape in 2017—he was politically dead, losing in a landslide to a very good Agriculture Commissioner, Adam Putnam, who was loaded up with cash and great poll numbers. Ron had low approval, bad polls, and no money, but he said that if I would Endorse him, he could win,” Trump said in the statement. (RELATED: ‘Do Not Reward Mediocrity’: Tucker Carlson Says GOP Needs To Replace Leadership After ‘Frustrating’ Midterm Results)

DeSantis defeated Adam Putman, the Republican Agriculture Commissioner, in the 2018 Republican primary for governor by 20%, according to Ballotpedia.

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To: BuddhaBrown

Is that what it was?

I thought it was grainy videotapes of him bedding all those Miss Universes.


161 posted on 11/10/2022 7:08:00 PM PST by miserare ( Impeach Joe Biden!)
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To: Wright Wing

Is this about conservative principles?


162 posted on 11/10/2022 7:09:37 PM PST by Boardwalk
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To: stinkerpot65

His ego, failure to accept everyone; DNC GOPe, cheated, but won. He’s about to go so far off the rails to become a tool of those who destroyed him.


163 posted on 11/10/2022 7:11:19 PM PST by EERinOK
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To: scripter

“at this point I’d prefer DeSantis as POTUS.”

Have you seen who’s supporting him, or will support him, financially? They will own him.


164 posted on 11/10/2022 7:11:50 PM PST by MayflowerMadam (Disappointment is inevitable, but discouragement is a choice.)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

An average governor doesn’t do as well as DeSantis did. He won by 20 points.


165 posted on 11/10/2022 7:13:12 PM PST by Husker24 (Pp)
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To: EERinOK
Trump is running in '24. Desantis will get crushed if he tries to go against Trump.

You will be voting for Trump in Nov. ‘24.

Get used to the idea.

Where else are you going to go?


166 posted on 11/10/2022 7:14:25 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: Husker24

The massachusetts governor won by 30 points and she is well below average!


167 posted on 11/10/2022 7:15:17 PM PST by Boardwalk
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To: central_va

If Trump is the candidate I’m most definitely supporting him. Still, Trump’s narcissism gets old.


168 posted on 11/10/2022 7:15:41 PM PST by scripter
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To: MayflowerMadam

Maybe. I still prefer DeSantis over Trump.


169 posted on 11/10/2022 7:16:31 PM PST by scripter
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To: scripter
If Trump is the candidate I’m most definitely supporting him. Still, Trump’s narcissism gets old.

Just vote for him, got it? Good.

170 posted on 11/10/2022 7:16:46 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: madison10

You are seeing the real Donald Trump here. Deep down he is a self centered SOB.


171 posted on 11/10/2022 7:16:50 PM PST by Destroyer Sailor (Revenge is a dish best served cold.)
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To: scripter

Feelings are good.


172 posted on 11/10/2022 7:17:13 PM PST by Boardwalk
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To: central_va

Whatever you say, newbie.


173 posted on 11/10/2022 7:17:52 PM PST by scripter
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To: Destroyer Sailor
Trump is running in '24. Desantis will get crushed if he tries to go against Trump.

You will be voting for Trump in Nov. ‘24.

Get used to the idea.

Where else are you going to go?


174 posted on 11/10/2022 7:18:13 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: scripter

I have been here since ‘98. I changed my name in 05 when I moved from TX to VA.


175 posted on 11/10/2022 7:19:05 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: Destroyer Sailor

I will wait and watch the situation develop. We may not know everything going on here.


176 posted on 11/10/2022 7:20:07 PM PST by skeeter
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To: central_va
" Desantis will get crushed if he tries to go against Trump."

Seems unlikely.

Don is rapidly losing ground against Ron now and DeSavage hasn't even shown up yet.

If Ron waits a bit longer, Don will knock himself out.

177 posted on 11/10/2022 7:20:23 PM PST by BuddhaBrown (Path to enlightenment: Four right turns, then go straight until you see the Light!)
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To: NoLibZone

I am now officially tired of Trump. Won’t be voting for him again (unless he somehow wins the 2024 nomination)


178 posted on 11/10/2022 7:21:24 PM PST by rod5591
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To: libh8er

He served a purpose but I never had any love for him. I believe that purpose is over.


179 posted on 11/10/2022 7:21:29 PM PST by Destroyer Sailor (Revenge is a dish best served cold.)
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To: mikey_hates_everything

He’s in Algore territory


180 posted on 11/10/2022 7:21:43 PM PST by EERinOK
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