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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: Texan Tory; RummyChick
It’s a reference to The Caine Mutiny, starring Humphrey Bogart.

The picture referred to was of Howard Hughes, not Bogart.

81 posted on 11/10/2022 6:13:29 PM PST by fidelis (👈 Under no obligation to respond to rude, ignorant, abusive, bellicose, and obnoxious posts.)
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To: A Formerly Proud Canadian

I was going to post. “He went full retard. Never go full retard”. But Trump is looking more Queegesqe every day.


82 posted on 11/10/2022 6:14:10 PM PST by Autonomous User (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
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To: wny

Can’t he even keep his trap shut this weekend for the wedding celebration of his youngest daughter?

Or does he have to upstage the bride?

I’m sure she is already embarrassed to tears.

Why does he have to make it worse?

Nothing is as despicable as ruining your little girl’s wedding weekend.


83 posted on 11/10/2022 6:14:13 PM PST by miserare ( Impeach Joe Biden!)
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To: EEGator

LOL!....the way of the future


84 posted on 11/10/2022 6:15:23 PM PST by RckyRaCoCo (Please Pray For My Brother Ken.)
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To: NoLibZone

Tiresome!


85 posted on 11/10/2022 6:16:27 PM PST by SuperLuminal (Where is the next Sam Adams when we so desperatly need him)
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To: stinkerpot65

I think I’m done with Trump. Badmouthing DeSantis was the last straw.


86 posted on 11/10/2022 6:16:38 PM PST by Chengdu54
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To: Hostage

Name-calling is the last resort of an ignoramus.


87 posted on 11/10/2022 6:16:51 PM PST by miserare ( Impeach Joe Biden!)
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To: miserare

Ok then.


88 posted on 11/10/2022 6:19:09 PM PST by Boardwalk
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To: stinkerpot65

Yep. His biggest weakness is coming out terribly right now. His ego.


89 posted on 11/10/2022 6:19:27 PM PST by cuban leaf (My prediction: Harris is Spiro Agnew. We'll soon see who becomes Gerald Ford, and our next prez.)
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To: NoLibZone

OMG, post another BS trump says. blaa blaa blaa so the neverTrumpers can jump on the bandwagon. It’s sickening to watch here on FR. ENOUGH to make a person leave.


90 posted on 11/10/2022 6:19:36 PM PST by alaskamomma
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To: Autonomous User

“Ahh, but the strawberries that’s... that’s where I had him.”


91 posted on 11/10/2022 6:19:37 PM PST by LouieFisk
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To: oneandfinished

You’re a deluded cultist.


92 posted on 11/10/2022 6:20:13 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
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To: wny

“Any minute now he will pound the high chair with his spoon…..”

What would you be saying if Trump approved an ad saying that he (Trump) was God’s eighth day special creation? Just wondering.


93 posted on 11/10/2022 6:20:42 PM PST by odawg
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To: NoLibZone

Ok, Trump. Time to just shut your mouth…unless you want to continue to give aid to the leftists/Democrats. Face it: you are finished.


94 posted on 11/10/2022 6:20:52 PM PST by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: alaskamomma

Which is what the coordinated effort here wants. Hold on.


95 posted on 11/10/2022 6:21:15 PM PST by Boardwalk
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To: NoLibZone

96 posted on 11/10/2022 6:21:44 PM PST by SecondAmendment (This just proves my latest theory ... LEFTISTS RUIN EVERYTHING !!!)
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To: NoLibZone

I voted for Trump twice based on the policies he supported and would do it again if the Dims were the alternative. I thought he was a jerk when I voted for him in 2016 but hoped he would mature and grow in the office once President but I was wrong on that score. Trump cant change. He has a Narcisstic Personality Disorder.

Many of these symptoms fit Trump to a T.

“Signs and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder and the severity of symptoms vary. People with the disorder can:

Have an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Have a sense of entitlement and require constant, excessive admiration

Expect to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it

Exaggerate achievements and talents

Be preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate

Believe they are superior and can only associate with equally special people

Monopolize conversations and belittle or look down on people they perceive as inferior

Expect special favors and unquestioning compliance with their expectations

Take advantage of others to get what they want

Have an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others

Be envious of others and believe others envy them

Behave in an arrogant or haughty manner, coming across as conceited, boastful and pretentious

Insist on having the best of everything — for instance, the best car or office

At the same time, people with narcissistic personality disorder have trouble handling anything they perceive as criticism, and they can:

Become impatient or angry when they don’t receive special treatment

Have significant interpersonal problems and easily feel slighted

React with rage or contempt and try to belittle the other person to make themselves appear superior

Have difficulty regulating emotions and behavior

Experience major problems dealing with stress and adapting to change

Feel depressed and moody because they fall short of perfection

Have secret feelings of insecurity, shame, vulnerability and humiliation”


97 posted on 11/10/2022 6:22:06 PM PST by Uncle Lonny
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To: Seeing More Clearly Now

Trump is reacting to that, but he should perhaps just come our and say he knows t>>> I think Trump listens to the fake news, media and reacts to them. just my thots. It appears he is attacking Desantis who is not an average Gov. He was exceptional thru Covid and strategically purged the palm beach election corruption. And has Hispanics voting for him. Trump only punches back? I haven’t heard DeSantis say anything negative about Trump. Is trump reading and believing the fake news about desantis?


98 posted on 11/10/2022 6:22:22 PM PST by kvanbrunt2
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To: alaskamomma

Go into your ice cave, then, and chew on some blubber.


99 posted on 11/10/2022 6:23:29 PM PST by miserare ( Impeach Joe Biden!)
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To: LouieFisk

“Ahh, but the strawberries that’s... that’s where I had him.”


” They laughed at me and made jokes, but I proved beyond the shadow of a doubt and with - geometric logic -”

Poor Trump. The man needs a rubber room.


100 posted on 11/10/2022 6:23:42 PM PST by Autonomous User (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
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