Dean?
Howard is back?
Posted on 11/05/2022 9:36:58 PM PDT by thegagline
Former president Donald Trump boasted on Saturday that he’s polling way above “Ron DeSanctimonious” for the GOP 2024 presidential nomination, in an early taste of the rivalry that’s widely expected to develop after next week’s midterms.
Trump at 71, Ron DeSanctimonious at 10 percent, Mike Pence at 7 percent . . . Oh, Mike’s doing better than I thought,” Trump told a crowd of supporters at a rally in Latrobe, Pa., for Republican Senate and gubernatorial candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and Doug Mastriano.
The fact that Trump assigned the governor of Florida a derogatory nickname is a telltale sign that he considers him a legitimate competitor for 2024, and that he is indeed gearing up to run. Governor Ron DeSantis has long been regarded a GOP rising star and strong contender for president, one who could potentially have the conservative-populist credibility to take on Trump in a primary.
While presiding over the Sunshine State, DeSantis has demonstrated a willingness to apply government power to achieve conservative policy goals — incorporating some of Trump’s confrontational approach. For example, he enacted a mask-mandate ban for K-12 public schools and a prohibition on teaching gender identity and sexual orientation to elementary-aged children. Both laws received widespread support among residents. The hope of some Republicans who favor DeSantis over Trump is that he can pursue a similar agenda without the political baggage of the former president.
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I voted for DJT twice and would again, however tonight reminded me how bad his judgement can be at times and how fragile his ego is
I’m somewhat less enthused about him for 2024 having been reminded that while he can be great he has a penchant for doing stupid shit as well
“Just. Dumb.”
And desperate.
He’s bragging about pulling 71% in a race he has been running for 2 years against nobody.
Dean?
Howard is back?
“ when does the truth ever stop TDS?”
Never has yet.
I think your on to something. The DeSantis Never Trump Trolls have shown themselves, and they may have exposed DeSantis for what he may be. Bush II. Remember. They all believed he "Walked on Water" also. Just to turn on him latter. The more they squawk the more we look to Lake 2028, after Trump in 2024. Nice work Clowns. At least Trump didn't call him Florida Man! :)
Once is enough for me. Ron D would have MY vote, but running against a successful president would be a fool’s errand. And Ron is no fool.
Who is a Nevertrumper here? Anyone?
You’re letting breitbart tell you what to think?
Trump has run over 109 rallies getting patriots elected. He’s doing one in Miami tomorrow to get gop into force in the house. Will you say anything negative about DeSantis tomorrow after he doesn’t ahow up in his own state because he can’t be seen with trump- who got him into the governors seat? Will be
Breitbart? No.
Why should anyone be expected to back out when Trump alphas not officially announced? And for that matter he might be (wrongly of course) under indictment and basically put in a no win situation by our current corrupt criminal administration and doj
That might be wrong and should be dealt with but should we just let 24 go if it looks like he can’t win?
Ron DeSantis living absolutely rent free in President Trump’s head.
Its a terrible look. It looks petty, for no reason. Here is a guy that is doing a fantastic job, and we have this trash.
Landed a punch I did. Did it hurt.
In the sarcastic tone of Trump “Oh. I’m sorry”. 🕺🏻😂
Stop being so vulgar. I’d like to attract thoughtful conservatives to this site, not repel them.
“When Ron DeSantis is chatting with @kevinomccarthy and Team Paul Ryan behind the back of the man who made him the governor of Florida, it was bound to happen.”
BS Trumpie Boy
Dumb move. Trump should not be bashing the most popular governor in decades.
And yet a few minutes later they were screaming for him to run. Desanctimonius is working with Paul Ryan and Mitch to take out Trump for 2024. Desanctimonius had the neve4 Trumpers in his ear and very quickly ditched Trump for them. What do you think he’ll do in office with those same Repukes are whispering in his ear? It won’t be putting America first, you can almost guarantee that.
I don’t think so
I’m still a trump supporter and absolutely believe the election was stolen but the fact is the man’s ego has and will cause him as much problems as it does him good
Wth. Don’t say that before the elections.
Sorry, meant Desanctimonius.
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