Posted on 07/14/2023 2:15:10 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
The Murdochs are preparing to cut loose their first pick for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, amidst concerns over his “abysmal” polling and his campaign’s obsession with homosexuality and transgenderism under the guise of “woke”.
“They are transactional and can smell a loser a mile away,” a Fox insider told Rolling Stone, referring specifically to Murdoch family patriarch Rupert, 92, and his eldest son Lachlan, who leads Fox Corporation.
Sources also suggest Rupert is particularly concerned by the Florida Governor’s personal awkwardness and difficulty connecting with people, which is prominent enough that autism advocates have felt compelled to make public statements about whether he is “on the spectrum”.
Murdoch newspapers which have previously pushed DeSantis as a public figure, such as The New York Post, have recently become more critical, complaining his campaign is “too online”.
Reports suggest the Murdochs are now looking to Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia, as an alternative means to derail Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for 2024. Like DeSantis, however, Youngkin has counted on the controversial Jeff Roe as an adviser, so any last-minute campaign by the Virginian could be prone to the same errors as the DeSantis campaign.
Takes one to know one.
Scott proved himself wanting today in his interview with Tucker- next establishment stooge will be Youngkin or Kemp.
DeSantis’ campaign has been poor so far.
He can’t beat Gavin without a better game.
Can you provide any proof? Fox and MSNBC have been highly against DeSantis. Murdoch supports Democrats personally.
Younklin is OK, but not Presidental Material, he needs to run for Senate
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Good grief - I thought the Left couldn’t be outdone in unhinged, ludicrous bias, but this article disproves that theory.
4 Posts in 8 Minutes, did you just come home from work?
Youngkin should stay where he is and not jump the shark.
Two full terms as a successful governor and then he will have two years to campaign.
He needs to show he can be elected twice.
Aside from providing the bribe of a book deal for a book no one wants or will read (note the exponential growth of DeSantis’ net worth in the last year), FNC has been hugely in the tank for DeSantis with numerous softball interviews where Meatball’s lack of charisma is apparent.
It will be Gavin. I know we were all hoping for a Biden/Fetterman ticket but the donors aren’t there.
Virginia governor cannot serve two consecutive terms.
Was DeSantis in white (shit kicker) cowboy boots his Dukakis moment?
They certainly can’t smell a winner.
That said, we must "reject the culture" of candidate Ron, dropping in the polls.
"The time for excuses is over".
I have already cut the Murdochs loose.
Still can beat Kaine.
Another Jeb Bush.....for now
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