Leave Desantis alone!!!
Posted on 02/04/2023 5:05:53 PM PST by SoConPubbie
During an interview that aired on Thursday’s broadcast of Hugh Hewitt’s nationally syndicated radio show, former President Donald Trump, now a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, took a shot at his possible rival in the contest, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
Trump recounted his version of DeSantis seeking his endorsement in the 2018 Florida Republican gubernatorial primary against then-Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam.
According to the former president, DeSantis begged for the endorsement. Trump also claimed he had to help DeSantis in his run in the general election against then-Tallahassee, FL Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic Party’s nominee.
“[R]on DeSantis got elected because of me,” he said. “You remember he had nothing. He was dead. He was leaving the race. He came over, and he begged me, begged me for an endorsement. He was getting ready to drop out. I gave him an endorsement, and as soon as I gave that endorsement, in fact, I said you’re going to have a hard time. He was running against Adam Putnam, the commissioner of agriculture, who had a massive lead. He was running for eight years while he was commissioner. He had $40 million in cash. I believe it was forty, and he was up in the poll massively by, you know, tremendous, but not catchable, not even catchable. He said if you endorse me, I’ll win. And there were tears coming down from his eyes. He said if you endorse me, I’ll win. I said you know what, Ron, Ron was one of 150 people that was on television. I mean, Jim Jordan was the best, and others were great. But he was one of 150, Hugh, that was on television, and he was supporting me on the impeachment hoax number one and a little bit on the impeachment hoax
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If Florida or Texas go blue, it’s 1-party state until the USA is over. That’s just how it is.
Your right. I thought they were in the same party
What state do you live in?
exactly ... the nomination is probably a done deal, but the 30 Florida electoral votes are not.
Epstein was finally busted in 2005.
https://apnews.com/article/epstein-maxwell-timeline-b9f15710fabb72e8581c71e94acf513e
In 2002, here’s what Trump had to say in an interview:
“I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy,” Trump booms from a speakerphone. “He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”
https://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/n_7912/
Let’s see your proof Trump disassociated himself from Epstein before he was busted. We do know that the main witness against Epstein met him at Mar-A-Lago according to all court documents.
If 2024 is like most primaries, we won’t really know until the voting is mid-way over.
With the way Trump’s handling things, I won’t be overly surprised if it’s neither him or Desantis. We’ll see I guess.
From DJT...
“[R]on DeSantis got elected because of me,” he said. “You remember he had nothing. He was dead. He was leaving the race. He came over, and he begged me, begged me for an endorsement. He was getting ready to drop out. I gave him an endorsement, and as soon as I gave that endorsement, in fact, I said you’re going to have a hard time. He was running against Adam Putnam, the commissioner of agriculture, who had a massive lead. He was running for eight years while he was commissioner. He had $40 million in cash. I believe it was forty, and he was up in the poll massively by, you know, tremendous, but not catchable, not even catchable. He said if you endorse me, I’ll win. And there were tears coming down from his eyes. He said if you endorse me, I’ll win. I said you know what, Ron, Ron was one of 150 people that was on television. I mean, Jim Jordan was the best, and others were great. But he was one of 150, Hugh, that was on television, and he was supporting me on the impeachment hoax number one and a little bit on the impeachment hoax...
Dear Mister Trump.
This Veteran does not believe that a Combat Veteran, who possesses remarkable degrees and an early success record, and with tons of options and alternatives, would come to you with "tears in his eyes."
You, with FIVE draft deferments have no standing.
None.
Since you choose to run again, you might consider focusing on the Dems. (You also might consider being tactful, diplomatic, and somehow a statesman. Just sayin'.)
I don’t think DeSantis is interested in running for POTUS ... not in 2024 anyway.
🥱
Well I think it’s one of the most blatant ‘I’m gonna run’ situations I’ve seen. Especially with the autobiography going on. I hope he does, I’m tired of Trump.
I am tired of squish ungrateful Republicans.
I know Trump is a whipper snapper compared to you, but he’s just too damn old and that’s just one problem.
I am only grateful to those I love and God. Not politicians, bobbing heads on TV, idols or hollyweirdo’s. I owe them nothing, let alone gratitude.
Leave Desantis alone!!!
chgogal posted:
Which POTUS was as successful as Trump? Look at what Trump accomplished:
Who the heck can accomplish the above in four years while being impeached twice and investigated by Obama's Weaponized Agencies?
we’ll see ... wife with health issues, young kids, an electorate that loves him and needs him ... we’ll see I guess.
“What state do you live in?”
Florida. Why?
just curious ...
LOL. Trump is fine. He can turn it over Desantis who should be out of diapers by then.
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