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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: V K Lee

There is a chance desantis will be used by the establishment to finally achieve their dream of derailing trump as party leader. Whether willingly or not.

Desantis has done good work in FLA. it remains to be seen whether he can change the gop, or whether the gop will change him.

On the other hand I know who trump is.


201 posted on 11/10/2022 7:32:52 PM PST by skeeter
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To: DennisR

He will not be finished if he keeps his mouth shut


202 posted on 11/10/2022 7:33:07 PM PST by madison10
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To: NoLibZone

The late great Rush Limbaugh postulated that the only way that people will move on from Trump would be is if Trump manages to self destruct.

I believe that moment has arrived

Sad!


203 posted on 11/10/2022 7:33:55 PM PST by Brasky (You miss every shot you never take.)
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To: Married with Children

deep down inside, part of me thinks Trump doesn’t want to run in 2024 and he’s doing this to drive people to DeSantis ... but I could be wrong ...


204 posted on 11/10/2022 7:34:17 PM PST by bankwalker (Repeal the 19th ...)
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To: DazedVet

I was wondering where the swooning media has been hiding.


205 posted on 11/10/2022 7:34:33 PM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: oneandfinished

Then you don’t really care about this country. Trump has served his purpose. A real leader is needed. Trump was never a real leader.


206 posted on 11/10/2022 7:35:01 PM PST by Destroyer Sailor (Revenge is a dish best served cold.)
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To: montag813

“ The best thing DeSantis can do is NOTHING. Don’t say a friggin word. It’s just sad at this point.”
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And that appears to be exactly what he’s doing. This whole thing is like viewing an accident in slow motion. You hope it will stop before the collision but fear you’re beginning to see the lead up to an absolutely unavoidable crash.


207 posted on 11/10/2022 7:35:07 PM PST by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAX.)
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To: goodnesswins

That might be the case. They are both in Florida. Maybe DiSantis was in on the raid. Doubt it, but harping on DiSantis is odd.


208 posted on 11/10/2022 7:35:25 PM PST by madison10
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To: central_va

I was Carol Roberts in Nov 2000 during the Sore/Loserman times but you still have me beat.


209 posted on 11/10/2022 7:35:31 PM PST by scripter
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To: montag813

“The best thing DeSantis can do is NOTHING. Don’t say a friggin word.”

So far, he’s showing discipline by not interrupting Trump.

Another leadership quality.


210 posted on 11/10/2022 7:36:51 PM PST by proust (All posts made under this handle are, for the intents and purposes of the author, considered satire.)
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To: central_va
"Desantis is a flash in the pan..."

Ron II is a winner. An enormously victorious RE-ELECTED winner. Wildly higher margin of FL votes as compared to Trump in 2020 who ran against a dead man.

Perhaps Ron is too tired from all his winning to beat up Trump now. Maybe later.

211 posted on 11/10/2022 7:36:57 PM PST by BuddhaBrown (Path to enlightenment: Four right turns, then go straight until you see the Light!)
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To: central_va

A real leader and not a egotistical amateur.


212 posted on 11/10/2022 7:37:16 PM PST by Destroyer Sailor (Revenge is a dish best served cold.)
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To: Runner4life

Yep, they are swooning because they think DiSantis will run against Trumo.


213 posted on 11/10/2022 7:37:25 PM PST by madison10
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To: Brasky

Prophetic!


214 posted on 11/10/2022 7:38:23 PM PST by miserare ( Impeach Joe Biden!)
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To: Boardwalk

Wow, that’s a real zinger.


215 posted on 11/10/2022 7:38:33 PM PST by scripter
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To: CrosscutSaw
The difference is Reagan was a statesman. He could throw a punch as well as zingers, retain his toughness and do it with a smile on his face disarming his enemies. Trump is either unwilling or unable.
216 posted on 11/10/2022 7:38:52 PM PST by bella1 (DeSantis 2024)
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To: TigersEye

“Are you really saying that you are so dumb you actually took my joke seriously?”

Read enough posts and it’s not something that stands out. If you check, you’ll find it’s common for posters to question some site/publication or another because they printed something the poster didn’t like. Then, a week later, they’ll use the same place as a source because it printed something they agreed with.


217 posted on 11/10/2022 7:39:18 PM PST by LouieFisk
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To: scripter

I was ‘austinite’ from ‘98 to ‘05. Then I moved to VA and now use ‘central_va’. Really it’s true but I don’t care if you believe me. But that is what happened.


218 posted on 11/10/2022 7:39:35 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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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?


219 posted on 11/10/2022 7:40:07 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: madison10

He’s being himself. He’s always been this way. People just overlooked his behavior.


220 posted on 11/10/2022 7:40:20 PM PST by Theoria
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