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Don’t write off DeSantis – he’s been rope-a-doping Trump and is about to come out swinging
The New York Post ^ | May 16, 2023 | Piers Morgan

Posted on 05/18/2023 2:00:10 PM PDT by TBP

The greatest victory in sports history came when Muhammad Ali knocked out George Foreman to win back the world heavyweight championship boxing title in 1974.

Foreman duly unloaded his relentless bombs on Ali, who spent most of the time leaning on the ropes, soaking up the fearsomely powerful assault.

Nobody could understand this apparently suicidal rope-a-dope strategy other than Ali himself, who had deliberately planned it to exhaust his opponent.

The Greatest didn’t win because he was the stronger man.

He won because he had the smarter tactics, and the courage to execute them.

Donald Trump is the political equivalent of George Foreman — a giant, bruising brawler who destroys opponents with brute force.

But he’s about to face his own Rumble in the Jungle-style fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and DeSantis is showing every sign of being the opponent Trump fears most: one who can soak up his punches and knock him out.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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To: Ge0ffrey

“Because he’s done an excellent job as governor. It’s just not his time to run for presidrnt”

...and when is the right time? Oh, when Trump isn’t running.


81 posted on 05/18/2023 3:46:58 PM PDT by Pirate Ragnar (Be calm and act.)
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To: nesnah
Anybody unable to beat Charlie Crist by 20 points would be Fetterman level useless.

You mean like the Trump selected and endorsed candidate who did lose to Fetterman?

82 posted on 05/18/2023 3:47:39 PM PDT by Erik Latranyi (This is the end of the Republic....because we could not keep it.)
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To: nonliberal

“Agreed. DeSantis had a lane and an opportunity. He pissed it down his leg.”

DeSantis peeing down his leg and Trump shooting himself in the foot. C’mon folks, what bout the issues?


83 posted on 05/18/2023 3:48:41 PM PDT by Pirate Ragnar (Be calm and act.)
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To: TBP

With the lead TRUMP has and the way he’s been misrepresented by the press, there’s a good chance there will be no debates.


84 posted on 05/18/2023 3:49:21 PM PDT by stars & stripes forever ( Blessed is the nation whose GOD is the LORD. (Psalm 33:12))
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To: Erik Latranyi

You mean like the Trump selected and endorsed candidate who did lose to Fetterman?


I made a mild comment about the Governor of FL. Why did you respond with something completely unrelated?


85 posted on 05/18/2023 3:49:39 PM PDT by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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To: FreeReign

“Desantis’ expanding circle of well paid establishment advisers and operatives.”

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. DeSantis is highly intelligent. He has done nothing as governor which shows in any way that he is an establishment stooge. This is simply propaganda that many here swallow.


86 posted on 05/18/2023 3:53:55 PM PDT by Pirate Ragnar (Be calm and act.)
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To: mewzilla

“All Trump has to do is talk about how DeSantis has refused to secure Florida’s elections, and Florida’s budgets since DeSantis became gov.”
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Thank you Harry Reid.

DeSantis supporters pray that Trump will talk about Florida election integrity and budgets.

Maybe LockDon Trump should talk about his “beautiful vaccine” too?


87 posted on 05/18/2023 3:54:35 PM PDT by chickenlips (Trump gave you pep rallies, merch and Fauci, DeSantis gives you results)
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To: nesnah

Trump also helped Charlie Crist in the final days before election day 2022.

That is the type of man Trump is.....petty, small and afraid of DeSantis.

Trump is a 6 time loser as head of the GOP. Just remember that. Trump endorsed McCarthy and Ronna Romney McDaniel.

Trump defends Disney and Anheuser-Busch.

Trump says Florida’s 6-week abortion ban is “too severe”

Trump is the RINO who is going to turn on all of you after he wins the nomination.


88 posted on 05/18/2023 3:54:36 PM PDT by Erik Latranyi (This is the end of the Republic....because we could not keep it.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

Trump also helped Charlie Crist in the final days before election day 2022.


Really? I have read nothing about such a thing. Could you please post a credible source of information in this regard?

Thank you in advance.


89 posted on 05/18/2023 3:58:57 PM PDT by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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To: nesnah
Trump-DeSantis tensions simmer away ahead of Election Day
90 posted on 05/18/2023 4:03:33 PM PDT by Erik Latranyi (This is the end of the Republic....because we could not keep it.)
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To: Mariner

“And Trump will completely destroy his brand.”
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Yes, Trump will continue his tired 2016 schtick and destroy his brand. He’s desperate to keep DeSantis out of the running so he won’t have to face a highly effective Governor, and faithful husband and father on the campaign trail and debate stage.

If DeSantis ignores Trump long enough Trump will attack Casey DeSantis and complete the destruction of his brand.


91 posted on 05/18/2023 4:03:34 PM PDT by chickenlips (Trump gave you pep rallies, merch and Fauci, DeSantis gives you results)
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To: JoSixChip

“No, it’s every pro war Ukraine propagandist. You know who you freaks are.”

Haven’t you been thrown off Free Republic yet?


92 posted on 05/18/2023 4:04:10 PM PDT by Pirate Ragnar (Be calm and act.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

The Shill?

ROTFLMAO Troll.....


93 posted on 05/18/2023 4:05:05 PM PDT by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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To: chickenlips
Trump hits DeSantis on abortion, suggests 6-week abortion limit is ‘too harsh’
94 posted on 05/18/2023 4:05:09 PM PDT by Erik Latranyi (This is the end of the Republic....because we could not keep it.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

Trump is the RINO who is going to turn on
all of you after he wins the nomination.

**********

Yeah but he’s gotta beat VP Harris to get
back in the President’s chair.


95 posted on 05/18/2023 4:06:39 PM PDT by deport
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To: SPDSHDW

We don’t need a bench. We only need one good man & we have him. The whole concept of a bench is a joke. The concept means you have a lot of flawed people & hopefully one will stumble to the finish line. 2016 showed what a bunch of flawed candidates (a bench) adds. Nothing.


96 posted on 05/18/2023 4:08:20 PM PDT by JayGalt (Convenience is the bait in which the true poison is concealed.)
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To: nesnah
The Shill? ROTFLMAO Troll.....

Prove me wrong, cultist.

The quote is all over news sites.Some conservatives turn on Trump for attacking Ron DeSantis ahead of midterms: ‘What an idiot’

97 posted on 05/18/2023 4:08:22 PM PDT by Erik Latranyi (This is the end of the Republic....because we could not keep it.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

Now Faux News?

Stop, girl, you’re cracking me up.


98 posted on 05/18/2023 4:09:35 PM PDT by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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To: nesnah
The Shill? ROTFLMAO Troll.....

The fact that you did not know Trump did these things proves you are not well informed but a blind follower.

99 posted on 05/18/2023 4:10:45 PM PDT by Erik Latranyi (This is the end of the Republic....because we could not keep it.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

The fact that you did not know Trump did these things proves you are not well informed but a blind follower.


Your posts prove you’re a complete ass. Stay away from Buttigieg, he’d be attracted.


100 posted on 05/18/2023 4:12:45 PM PDT by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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