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DeSantis endorses O'Dea in Colorado Senate race, bucking Trump
DC Examiner ^ | 10/23/2022 | David Drucker

Posted on 10/23/2022 2:25:57 PM PDT by Alter Kaker

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is recording a robocall for underdog Senate contender Joe O’Dea, a boost for the Colorado Republican after former President Donald Trump urged grassroots conservatives to abandon his campaign.

“Hello this is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. America needs strong leadership and desperately. That’s why I’m endorsing Joe O’Dea for U.S. Senate. Colorado, please vote for Joe O’Dea,” DeSantis says in the robocall, a recording of which was provided to the Washington Examiner on Sunday by the O’Dea campaign. “I’ve watched Joe from a distance. And I’m impressed.”

In endorsing O’Dea, DeSantis is charting a course separate from Trump in the midterm elections and stoking speculation the two Republican heavyweights are on a collision course in the upcoming 2024 GOP presidential primary. Just days earlier, the former president lashed out at O’Dea, calling him a “RINO,” which stands for “Republican in Name Only,” and criticizing him for speaking openly about their disagreements.

Running in a blue state that rarely elects Republicans statewide and trailing Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) in public opinion polls despite a favorable political environment, O’Dea’s strategy of distancing himself from Trump and taking centrist positions on certain issues is sensible. Bennet led O’Dea 49.5% to 42% in the RealClearPolitics average and has topped his Republican challenger in all six of the most recent surveys.

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


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To: Alter Kaker

“Blatant disloyalty to Trump - and support for a shameless RINO. Not a good look for DeSantis imho.”

So Trump and DeSantis are not allowed to have different opinions on anything?


41 posted on 10/23/2022 2:58:22 PM PDT by Pirate Ragnar (Hope coming from Florida)
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To: ImpBill

Trump is the only candidate I’ve voted for since Reagan.


42 posted on 10/23/2022 2:58:25 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: MileHi

But at this point, what other vessel is there?


43 posted on 10/23/2022 2:59:12 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: gibsonguy

Maybe allegiance to party, maybe principle, maybe I have no idea...
:)


44 posted on 10/23/2022 2:59:18 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: Alter Kaker

Don’t need a snake in the grass like O’Dea


45 posted on 10/23/2022 2:59:38 PM PDT by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: Alter Kaker
Blatant disloyalty to Trump - and support for a shameless RINO. Not a good look for DeSantis imho.

Cope and seethe.

46 posted on 10/23/2022 3:01:00 PM PDT by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President 2024)
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To: EEGator

What we have here is a politician dazzled by the opportunities of his ambition.


47 posted on 10/23/2022 3:03:06 PM PDT by odawg
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To: Alter Kaker

Midge McConnell must be pleased.


48 posted on 10/23/2022 3:05:07 PM PDT by Jane Long (What we were told was a “conspiracy theory” in 2020 is now fact. 🙏🏻 Ps 33:12)
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To: Alter Kaker

Unlike Democrats, you’ll find most Republicans can think for themselves. . .


49 posted on 10/23/2022 3:06:09 PM PDT by MCSETots
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To: EEGator

Yes it’s very interesting. Maybe an art of war thing or a Machiavellian move.


50 posted on 10/23/2022 3:07:46 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: dfwgator

Yeah. I have a tough choice, O’Dea or skip the senate race.


51 posted on 10/23/2022 3:08:07 PM PDT by MileHi ((Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
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To: Alter Kaker

Well, we certainly don’t need anymore RINOs holding positions Republicans should be holding.

This race is between two Democrats.

Maybe next time the people will be more inclined to put up and vote for a real Republican. A little suffering has that tendency.


52 posted on 10/23/2022 3:09:36 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Alter Kaker
O’Dea is supported by deep state and pro ab option. Bennet is a Demoicrat. What a dilemma!!
I will never vote for a demonicrat.
53 posted on 10/23/2022 3:09:44 PM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: Alter Kaker

What nonsense! Almost any Republican in the US Senate would be better than almost any Democrat, and the “almost” is very doubtful.


54 posted on 10/23/2022 3:09:47 PM PDT by devere
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To: jarwulf; All

Is this the type of Repuke DeSantis wants in the Senate? Exactly why people are sick of Repukes. They stand for nothing. Power at all cost.


55 posted on 10/23/2022 3:15:28 PM PDT by wiseprince (Me,)
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To: EEGator

Nor was I. The governor has proven a capable leader through the pandemic and through Hurricane Ian. Donald Trump is on his own.


56 posted on 10/23/2022 3:15:58 PM PDT by Destroyer Sailor (Revenge is a dish best served cold.)
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To: Alter Kaker

Only Democrats are supposed to lie and run as centrists to gain fence sitter votes.

I don’t know if this is what O’Dea is doing but the rats have this maneuver down pat.


57 posted on 10/23/2022 3:16:57 PM PDT by shotgun
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To: wiseprince

Colorado Conservatives can pick O’Dea, a write-in, or blank.
I have to choose Oz, a write-in, or blank.

Cali people ruined Colorado, so one can vote RINO or Democrat.
I understand all three decisions.


58 posted on 10/23/2022 3:18:48 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: Destroyer Sailor

I like Desantis. I think he’ll wait until 2028, unless Trump doesn’t run.


59 posted on 10/23/2022 3:19:37 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: Alter Kaker

So you’re a Trump bootlicker?


60 posted on 10/23/2022 3:19:59 PM PDT by rottndog (What comes after America?)
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