Posted on 01/31/2023 8:34:10 AM PST by SoConPubbie
“If he refuses to defend himself or fight for the nomination, he is either not running or not qualified to fight for the presidency in the general election.”
DeSantis won’t be baited into a fight that would split conservatives at this point. A fight takes two. DeSantis has discretion, judgment and patience.
Aw, that’s too bad.
Trump is the nominee, it won’t be close, and the uniparty, globalists, GOP Establishment will do everything in their power to take him out.
They won’t just quietly turn a blind eye in 2024, they will openly engage in everything legally and illegally they can to stop it.
desantis put florida and its citizens first...
that’s what he was elected to do...
you people need to get your heads out of your arsses...
“He is running in a primary in which his opponent refuses to admit he is entering. That’s what people like to see in DeSantis. I find it sanctimonious”
Sanctimonious is threatning a potential opponent by saying they would be disloyal by running.
“desantis never announced he’s running for president in 2024...
you’re prematurely ejaculating...”
Post of the day. You win a case of Trump Hairstyle Gel.
He’s running for office. Of course he’s going to be flailing his arms for attention and playing to the crowd. Ya think he’s the only governor that plays that game?
I don’t agree. Trump helped DeSantis get the governor seat in Fla. now DeSantis is either running or won’t deny he’s running against the guy who helped him get in
People choose to pile on and hate Trump so they reuse to see how DeSantis is being disloyal. Then they want Trump be polite like a wimp Republican if the type that’s gotten us into this disaster then they want trump to stop competing against DeSantis because he hasn’t decleared. Screw that. Let him deny he’s running
Until then he’s being disloyal and sanctimonious
“Trump needs to grow up, shut the hell up and start learning how to heed and hire good people rather than those who feed his out-of-control ego. He still exhibits characteristics of a loser who gives his enemies useful ammo.”
See the definition of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
If he’s running, why not go to the microphones and just say so? Or if he’s backing Trump, why not say so?
Seems like a stupid little game to me.
agree-make him stop, this is the personality side of Trump that turns off so many women voters that I doubt he could win again-
See post #105
If he’s running, why not go to the microphones and just say so? Or if he’s backing Trump, why not say so?
Seems like a stupid little game to me.
I take that back. Playing this game seems like what the typical lawyer turned politician would do.
If he’s running, why not go to the microphones and just say so? Or if he’s backing Trump, why not say so?
Seems like a stupid little game to me.
I take that back. Playing this game seems like what the typical lawyer turned politician would do.
DeSantis can say he’s not running. He has not. Don’t waste my time
It's not customary to announce this far out, many believe Trump only did it as a ploy to hedge against his possible arrest. I'm not saying it wasn't the right thing to do, but just because Trump is in an almost unprecedented position of declaring so early, doesn't mean that anyone else is obligated to follow that timeline for themselves.
they reuse to see how DeSantis is being disloyal.
Loyalty is a two way street, and it depends on both being commited to the same issues. And DeSantis and Trump aren't necessarily on the same page anymore on several issues, especially the vaccine one. DeSantis has been saying quote "They lied to us about the vaccines" so does "they" include Trump?
For example, I'm sure there are a lot of Democrats who believe that Trump is being disloyal to the Democratic Party, which he once supported. Are they correct? Is Trump a disloyal person? By that definition, that one must remain loyal despite changes, then yes, he would be.
desantis was just sworn in for his second term 3 weeks ago...
desantis released a statement 2 weeks ago instructing people not to donate any money to any organization that claims he’s running for president in 2024...
why would he back trump after trump acts like a spoiled brat and calls him names?...
he’s letting trump be trump while maintaining a professional attitude and doing his job of making florida great again... 😎
Florida has a "Resign to Run" law on the books which means that DeSantis would have to resign his position as governor to run for president. The law has been lifted and reinstated several times, most recently in 2018 (where it was conveniently amended to include federal offices. Previously, the law only targeted state offices). Republican leaders in Florida's GOP-dominated Legislature have expressed interest in changing or rescinding the law, a move DeSantis will support.
Florida's legislature doesn't meet until March and then typically wraps up the legislative season in May.
Look for a change to this law later this spring after which point, DeSantis is widely expected to toss his hat into the ring.
Until then, all he can really do is "look like" a man who is planning on running without officially doing so (the main reason why DeSantis has warned people against donated to "Ron for President" organizations. There aren't currently any legitimate ones).
I’m a woman and I’m not opposed to Trump competing for the presidency.
He’s competing. DeSantis pretends he’s a victim, allowing others to defend him against mean old trump
DeSantis can either declare and compete like a man or not declare, passively run for prez, pretend Trump will turn everyone off by the time DeSantis declares and compete like this wimp he is being. But Trump is the expert at letting his opponents hang themselves I don’t this DeSantis will beat him in that
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