Ron DeSantis Is America's Governor: Rescuing North Carolinians AND Deploying Guard to Ports

Hotair ^ | 10/04/2024 | David Strom

[SeekAndFind]

Ron DeSantis is undoubtedly America's most competent governor in generations and probably the most skilled in generations. 

It was DeSantis' skill at governing and fighting the leftists where it matters that attracted me to him when he was running for president, and I still believe he would have been the best president since Reagan had he won. 

But it was not to be. We chose Donald Trump because he has been battling the bad guys, and I am okay with his being the candidate. 

America’s Governor. https://t.co/LojF2XZi1Y— Janine Curran (@janinereturns) October 3, 2024

But if there is anything we have learned over the past year, DeSantis is even better than we knew. His ability to mobilize government resources to fix problems is unmatched, as we have seen with the latest hurricanes to hit the East Coast. He had rescue operations wrapped up lickety-split and sent the Florida National Guard to harder hit areas in North Carolina before FEMA was even getting spun up. 

Florida is literally carrying more weight than the federal government

They are running flights, sending personnel and resources to North Carolina. Biden and Kamala are nowhere to be seen, while NC must wait.

Trump is visiting Georgia too. Major GOP show of leadership. https://t.co/F8vhCmKeIN— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 30, 2024

Now, DeSantis is turning his attention to the supply chain crisis brought on by the longshoreman's strike. His pitch for doing so is brilliant: in the midst of a regional crisis, the last thing that citizens can afford is the supply chain clogging up. 

Then, DeSantis said it was "unacceptable" for the dockworkers' strike across the East and Gulf coasts to affect residents who need supplies to rebuild homes and businesses.

"At my direction the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard will be deployed to critical ports affected to maintain order, and if possible, resume operations that would otherwise be shut down during this interruption," the governor said.

It was not immediately clear how authorities would do so, or which ports specifically he was referencing.

He also said he wanted to send the message that Florida ports were open to ships not on strike.

Lastly, DeSantis said three Florida families had been evacuated overnight from North Carolina, which is also reeling from the passage of Helene. (In fact, one South Florida family was rescued by a good Samaritan helicopter pilot when they were stranded there, too.)

So far Donald Trump has been personally bringing resources to people stricken by the hurricane, Elon Musk has been sending Starlink terminals to the area, DeSantis has sent the Florida National Guard, and ordinary citizens have been rushing in to help people without the help of the federal government--and indeed have been facing red tape that is costing lives. 

With 16 deepwater ports, Florida is a hub for worldwide trade and an essential link in our nation’s supply chain. Four of these ports—Port Everglades, PortMiami, Port Tampa Bay, and JAXPORT—are impacted by the International Longshoreman’s Association strike and the inaction of the Biden-Harris Administration.

Disrupting the distribution of food, equipment, and supplies as the Southeast U.S. recovers from Hurricane Helene is unacceptable. Floridians need a reliable, steady supply of resources and building materials to keep their families fed and rebuild their homes and businesses. Therefore, at my direction:

✅The Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard will be deployed to ports affected by the strike to maintain order and, where possible, resume operations at ports which are otherwise shut down.

✅The Florida Department of Transportation will waive the collection of tolls and fees as well as size and weight restrictions for commercial vehicles, which will help expedite the transportation of goods from our ports while offsetting operational costs.

✅The Florida Highway Patrol will manage the flow of traffic from all Florida seaports as needed to further expedite the flow of goods held up by the strike. FHP will provide law enforcement escorts for commercial motor vehicles upon request.

Unlike the federal government, Florida is taking decisive action to ensure that our economy continues to function and that victims of Hurricane Helene will have access to what they need to rebuild.

pic.twitter.com/eLtJlgmeiJ— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 3, 2024

Disaster relief shouldn't be a partisan issue, and I don't know whether or not the delays in helping the residents of Appalachia have anything to do with politics. 

But what I do know is that Republicans are shining and proving their competence and compassion and that the Biden administration can't even get a photo op right. 

It's perfect

Taking notes halfway down a still blank paper and corded headphones not plugged in to the phone.

https://t.co/KYX3BeumxQ— Swan (@AndySwan) September 30, 2024

[dadfly]

thank God DeSantis is in position to help NC and GA.

[ealgeone]

I still want him on the ticket at some point.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

DeSantis is easily the best governor in the country. He needs to learn from his 2024 presidential run and come into 2028 prepared and ready - the country needs him in the WH.

[Taxman]

MY GOVERNOR!

[irishjuggler]

Vance-DeSantis 2028.

[Whatever Works]

I have said from the beginning that DeSantis is best as governor. I don’t believe the office of President can do anything much anymore. We are too divided and the system is too broken and corrupt. Our best chance is at the state level and locally.

[caww]

DeSantis is undoubtedly America's most competent governor in generations and probably the most skilled in generations.

I have to agree with that.....he knows how to get things done, how to delegate, and much more. He's a Governors Governor so they should be taking notes!

[ProtectOurFreedom]

"Taking notes halfway down a still blank paper..."

Hardly, Mr. Strom. Look more closely...

Then, on page 2...

[going hot]

I could be persuaded.

[MayflowerMadam]

I want him as Top Dog in DHS under Trump. He could hit the ground running and Trump wouldn’t have to worry about whether he’s getting the job done.

[No name given]

So do I.

[No name given]

Here’s hoping!

[Captainpaintball]

Yeah but but he was stupid ron! He was ron desacntus because I can’t spell sanctamoaneeus...He was the lying ron! Right? wasn’t he? isn’t that what we were supposed to think and say?

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

I was told he was a RINO and tool of the Deep State during the primaries. “Meatball Ron”, right?

[McCarthysGhost]

Good luck reintroducing DeSantis to Unity Party/MAGA voters. I really don’t see it happening. He’s done.

[metmom]

For those reasons, I would hate to see him in federal office.

He’s beyond indispensable just where he is.

We need at least ONE governor in this country with the manhood to set the bar and show the rest of the (fill in the blank) useless governors how to do it.

[Dilbert San Diego]

Yes we were told all of those things here on Free Republic.

We were also told by some Freepers that they would never vote for him, If he ever had the audacity to run for president again.

Seems like there are not too many of those people voicing such opinions here.

[4Runner]

I agree DeSantis is “America’s Governor”. However, I worry for him, because I also recall who, for a very long time, was known as “America’s Mayor”. Because of how he cleaned up a major city that was reeling from criminality. And how he performed when 9-11 hit that same city. And then he backed Donald Trump. I see now what the DS ended up doing to him because of his alliances. Economic ruin. And saddling him with a $146 million judgment in favor of a Democrat minion scofflaw operative who should by rights have been jailed for the stunt she pulled in the 2020 election. And it is not finished yet. There is a cabal in America that feeds on attacking excellence and competence wherever it is found.

[zeebee]

He does not have to fight leftists in Florida. Getting things done in DC is different.