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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: Uncle Lonny

I think you got it right. Unfortunately.


281 posted on 11/11/2022 7:13:43 AM PST by Texan
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To: Ann Archy

No, but I have a condo in Navarre.


282 posted on 11/11/2022 7:15:53 AM PST by Macho MAGA Man
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To: central_va

Trump won’t live forever and men of his age and physical condition sometimes suffer mental and physical declines. Seems to me he is already exhibiting signs of dementia with his attack on De Santis. The Florida governor has never done a thing to Trump and the “only” reason for Trump’s attack is the Governor’s high poll ratings.

Cruz would have made a better President than Trump and I’ll say the same about De Santis. Both can walk and chew gum at the same time and Trump can’t.

Keep believing Trump walks on water while playing 4D chess. You are bound for a big disappointment. Will you vote for the Republican nominee is it isn’t Trump?


283 posted on 11/11/2022 7:30:01 AM PST by Oklahoma
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To: central_va
Fine I want Desantis to run and get crsushed so you fools will be put in your place.

It will become clear who the establishment GOPe candidate is. That candidate, and it will become obvious, will not get my vote in the primaries or the general.

284 posted on 11/11/2022 7:33:33 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: 1Old Pro

It may turn out that Lindsey Graham’s National Abortion Ban quote, is the wound that fatally wounded the GOP for good. There is no way now the party can ever come back together again.


285 posted on 11/11/2022 7:36:21 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator
It may turn out that Lindsey Graham’s National Abortion Ban quote, is the wound that fatally wounded the GOP for good.

Can't stand him, why would he write a playbook for the opposition. Honestly, if I lived in his state I'd be the bad guy that everyone complains about around here, voting for the libertarian candidate or staying home. 10 years ago I wouldn't be saying that, but I've been burned too many times by these loser pols.

286 posted on 11/11/2022 7:40:25 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: 1Old Pro

I understand people’s concerns with Trump’s recent statements, but Graham did a LOT more damage than anything Trump could have said.


287 posted on 11/11/2022 7:41:56 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator
I understand people’s concerns with Trump’s recent statements

Of course, can't disagree. But it is what it is. I don't rely on government so I guess I'll just try to enjoy the show.

288 posted on 11/11/2022 7:45:09 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: 1Old Pro

289 posted on 11/11/2022 7:57:28 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Oklahoma
LOL. You sanctimonious idiots have made a saint out of Pope Ron. Talk about hypocrisy LOL What a bunch of loser cruzers.
290 posted on 11/11/2022 10:02:48 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: central_va

You don’t even understand what the word means and neither does Trump.


291 posted on 11/11/2022 10:36:31 AM PST by Oklahoma
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To: madison10

Yep. Probably not willing or able to do that.


292 posted on 11/11/2022 10:50:09 AM PST by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: Sertorius

Rush was a very wise man.


293 posted on 11/11/2022 10:54:00 AM PST by miserare ( Impeach Joe Biden!)
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To: bankwalker

That is what I think. Why go through that distress again? He is trying to find a way out, subconsciously.


294 posted on 11/11/2022 10:54:57 AM PST by madison10
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To: NoLibZone

I’m staying with Trump.

I now feel that this is an attempt by the DNC and never Trumper’s to split our ranks.

I think Trump has a tremendous amount of shortcomings, but I’m sticking with him.

Our best plan would be four years of Trump and eight years of DeSantis.

But God damn does. Trump piss me off sometimes! Lol.


295 posted on 11/11/2022 7:12:08 PM PST by NoLibZone (Ruling class noticed our total lack of pushback for how the election & Covid was handled.)
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To: NoLibZone

Right now Greg Kelly on Newsmax is breaking down Trump’s statements and posts. Hearing it this way, Trump makes a lot of sense.


296 posted on 11/11/2022 7:19:44 PM PST by MayflowerMadam
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