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So, DeSantis is Trump's successor in the Deplorable movement.

Fine.
 
coati said:
So, DeSantis is Trump's successor in the Deplorable movement.

Fine.
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If that is the best they got. Number 3 state in new infections last week alone. The more people they can infect...the higher the number with long-term neurological issues. Makes total sense....
 
ShyBiGuy954 said:
Even left wing MSN admits Desantis gaining!! HaHa!!

Gov. DeSantis wins new fans on right in '60 Minutes' fight

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...ht-in-60-minutes-fight/ar-BB1fo3CU?li=BBorjTa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is bolstering his position as a potential leading 2024 Republican presidential contender amid a high-profile battle with CBS's "60 Minutes."

The newsmagazine received widespread backlash from Republicans and some Democrats after it aired a piece Sunday alleging that DeSantis funneled COVID-19 vaccines to affluent Florida communities and privatized the vaccine rollout to benefit donors.



DeSantis vehemently denied any wrongdoing in the vaccine rollout, calling the claim "a fake narrative," but his insiders are relishing the fight with "60 Minutes," which has long been a target of the right. They say the fallout over the report will likely help bolster the governor's profile as he is increasingly seen as an heir apparent to former President Trump.

"He's making immense political capital because he was a target of a journalistic hit job," said former Trump administration official Alexei Woltornist. "Not only did he catch them, he exposed them."

DeSantis doubled down on his criticism of the piece at a news conference Tuesday, calling the segment "horse manure."

"I know corporate media thinks that they can just run over people; you ain't running over this governor. I'm punching back," DeSantis said.

The governor also made the rounds on conservative-leaning television shows, including "Tucker Carlson Tonight" and "Fox & Friends," to blast the report. That provides an opportunity for DeSantis to reach out to conservatives and build his brand.

"It certainly has given him yet another reason to appear before a national audience that leans conservative," said Florida-based Republican consultant Shawn Frost.

DeSantis has been a controversial figure throughout his term as governor as his fortunes have waxed and waned with the pandemic.

Polling shows that the governor's approval rating has risen in recent weeks. A survey from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy released last month found the governor with a 53 percent approval rating, up from his 45 percent approval rating in July.

DeSantis has presented a fiery and confrontational persona with his critics and certain members of the news media as he's battled critics of his stewardship of the state during the pandemic. The style appears to mirror the no-holds-barred approach Trump took with the news media throughout his presidency.

"If there is anything that Trump taught us it's that culture wars and fighting with media are winning fights for Republicans," Woltornist said.

One of the most notable examples of this took place in February when the governor threatened to divert vaccines from Manatee County after he was asked about criticism over the vaccine distribution process in parts of the state.

"I mean, if Manatee County doesn't like us doing this, then we are totally fine with putting this in counties that want it," DeSantis said at a news conference.

DeSantis's response to the pandemic and his approach to the news media has only endeared him to Trump's base, who could look to him as the GOP standard-bearer in 2024 - if Trump does not run.

"He's a serious contender," said Nelson Diaz, the former chairman of the Miami-Dade Republican Party. "His approach has been proven correct. We did not have to destroy people's lives and shut down the economy to slow the spread, and I think that's terrifying to Democrats, the fact that he was right."

The "60 Minutes" report homed in on the distribution process in Palm Beach County, painting a picture of a "free for all" in the area, with the wealthier areas, like the town of Palm Beach, getting more access to the vaccine than less affluent areas, like West Palm Beach.

Arguably the biggest takeaway from the story was the allegation that DeSantis gave a contract to distribute coronavirus vaccines to the popular Florida-based grocery store chain Publix after the corporation made a $100,000 donation to his political action committee.

Critics of the media were quick to point out Publix's strong 817-store presence in the Sunshine State, saying the move would have been a no-brainer for any administration looking to distribute the vaccine.

"I think them attacking Publix is the biggest mistake they can make in Florida," Frost said. "It's the fourth estate here, honestly."

Critics of the partnership with Publix say the chain's stores tend to be located in or in closer proximity to middle- and upper-class communities, making it difficult for members of lower income communities to receive their shot at a Publix location.

Some Democrats came to DeSantis's defense after the report. Florida Division of Emergency Management head Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, tweeted Sunday that the governor's office did not suggest Publix as a vaccine distribution site.

"Publix was recommended by [Florida Division of Emergency Management] and [Florida Department of Health] as the other pharmacies were not ready to start. Period! Full Stop! No one from the Governors office suggested Publix. It's just absolute malarkey," Moskowitz said in a tweet.

Meanwhile, the Democratic mayor of Palm Beach County, Dave Kerner, said in a statement that it was the county that requested the state's partnership with Publix be expanded.

"We also discussed our own local plans to expand mass vaccinations centers throughout the county, which the governor has been incredibly supportive. We asked and he delivered. They had that information, and they left it out because it kneecaps their narrative," Kerner said.

DeSantis has found himself in a defensive position during various points of the pandemic.

The governor caught backlash at the start of the public health crisis last year for waiting weeks to issue a stay-at-home order despite facing pressure from state and federal officials. He also took heat for moving to reopen Florida despite a surge in coronavirus cases.

More recently, DeSantis has been accused of favoring wealthier communities, which tend to be whiter, in the state as a part of the vaccine distribution process. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday the administration would keep an eye on the situation in Florida, saying it found that while African Americans make up 17 percent of the state's population, only 7 percent had been vaccinated.

Some observers noted the irony that the "60 Minutes" report on DeSantis's partnership with Publix had overshadowed inequity in the vaccine rollout process.

"I do think that there was a watchdog to play here, but that was just simply the equity of the vaccine distribution, and they did bring that up a little in this story, but that's not what seemed to be the core of the story," said Aubrey Jewett, a political science professor at the University of Central Florida. "Nor did it seem to be obviously what's getting all of the attention here in the aftermath."
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Reported. :)
 
ShyBiGuy954 said:
What? The truth or facts?

In best Jack Nicholson gruff voice..."Libs can't handle the truth"

That triggered all the local libs. LOLOL
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And he was guilty. My suggestion...pick a better voice. He went to jail...lol
 
ShyBiGuy954 said:
Even left wing MSN admits Desantis gaining!! HaHa!!
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It's painfully obvious that you're an ignorant person who gets caught up in sensationalist headlines without doing just a little bit of research on your own.

MSN copped the story from THE HILL. See that big blue logo at the top?
 
LukSkyFokker said:
It's painfully obvious that you're an ignorant person who gets caught up in sensationalist headlines without doing just a little bit of research on your own.

MSN copped the story from THE HILL. See that big blue logo at the top?
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Lets try it from the leftist Newsweek

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...s-it-backfired-opinion/ar-BB1fmyBu?li=BBnb7Kz


Newsweek
The Media Tried to Smear Ron DeSantis. It Backfired | Opinion

On Sunday, the CBS show 60 Minutes aired a dishonest, convoluted, story about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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And again, from leftist Orlando Sentinal

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/f...ne-story-on-60-minutes/ar-BB1fmwt8?li=BBnbfcL

Orlando Sentinel
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatens CBS with ‘consequences’ over ‘pay-for-play’ vaccine story on ’60 Minutes’

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Unlike you, I can back up what I post, instead of spewing blatant liberal rhetoric that seems so common around here these days.
 
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ShyBiGuy954 said:
Lets try it from the leftist Newsweek

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...s-it-backfired-opinion/ar-BB1fmyBu?li=BBnb7Kz


Newsweek
The Media Tried to Smear Ron DeSantis. It Backfired | Opinion

On Sunday, the CBS show 60 Minutes aired a dishonest, convoluted, story about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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And again, from leftist Orlando Sentinal

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/f...ne-story-on-60-minutes/ar-BB1fmwt8?li=BBnbfcL

Orlando Sentinel
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatens CBS with ‘consequences’ over ‘pay-for-play’ vaccine story on ’60 Minutes’

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Unlike you, I can back up what I post, instead of spewing blatant liberal rhetoric.
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So, DeSantis is Trump's successor in the Deplorable movement.

Fine.
 
ShyBiGuy954 said:
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Unlike you, I can back up what I post, instead of spewing blatant liberal rhetoric.
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When have you ever seen me not back up my posts? I believe this is the first time I've read you.

And the point was that you were triggered by a headline and attributed it to the wrong fucking source, dipshit.
 
LukSkyFokker said:
When have you ever seen me not back up my posts? I believe this is the first time I've read you.

And the point was that you were triggered by a headline and attributed it to the wrong fucking source, dipshit.
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Nah....he has been here...just as someone different.
 
Yeah, the OP has violated the rules of the board.




It's not even that interesting of a topic.
 
coati said:
So, DeSantis is Trump's successor in the Deplorable movement.

Fine.
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coati said:
So, DeSantis is Trump's successor in the Deplorable movement.

Fine.
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Too bad. Before he became a Trump clone he actually showed some promise. He was going to “confront Big Sugar” and clean up the Everglades, a very significant contribution to the environmental battle. then Trump came along with his “there is no environmental battle, let’s support big business as they destroy it” message and DeSantis caved just like all the other cowards. Then he started doing crazy stuff. Yes he did direct vaccines to Central Florida, got caught, stopped doing it. But in the end the method of dispersal was such a train wreck that everything else got lost in the shuffle: confusing online registration for computer inexperienced crowds (think, 70 and 80 year olds “ get somebody to help you” people). It was a madhouse For about the first 3 months. I don’t think Ron is out to become king, though.. I am convinced that Trump is and so I believe he belongs in jail Or in exile.
 
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LdyHoneybee said:
Too bad. Before he became a Trump clone he actually showed some promise. He was going to “confront Big Sugar” and clean up the Everglades, a very significant contribution to the environmental battle. then Trump came along with his “there is no environmental battle, let’s support big business as they destroy it” message and DeSantis caved just like all the other cowards. Then he started doing crazy stuff. Yes he did direct vaccines to Central Florida, got caught, stopped doing it. But in the end the method of dispersal was such a train wreck that everything else got lost in the shuffle: confusing online registration for computer inexperienced crowds (think, 70 and 80 year olds “ get somebody to help you” people). It was a madhouse For about the first 3 months. I don’t think Ron is out to become king, though.. I am convinced that Trump is and so I believe he belongs in jail Or in exile.
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re. vaccines, they're a joke. And possibly a terrible joke. They do seem to moderate the actions of the Wuhan Flu, but that's about it. They don't stop the spread of the infection at all. They don't stop being infected, re-infected, or the spread.

I look at the numbers and the fact is that where the vaccine was made available or whether it was 'mandatory', or there were 'lock downs' or not didn't make a damn bit of difference in the results. DeSantis gets condemned while that POS in New York got praised.

You don't like DeSantis, fine. Attack his policies, not conjured up anecdotal bullshit. The biggest problem you have is that his policies are resonating and you have NO rational counter to what he's doing.
 
Chobham said:
re. vaccines, they're a joke. And possibly a terrible joke. They do seem to moderate the actions of the Wuhan Flu, but that's about it. They don't stop the spread of the infection at all. They don't stop being infected, re-infected, or the spread.

I look at the numbers and the fact is that where the vaccine was made available or whether it was 'mandatory', or there were 'lock downs' or not didn't make a damn bit of difference in the results. DeSantis gets condemned while that POS in New York got praised.

You don't like DeSantis, fine. Attack his policies, not conjured up anecdotal bullshit. The biggest problem you have is that his policies are resonating and you have NO rational counter to what he's doing.
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He did attack his policies. DeSantis had a terrible policy regarding Covid and it cost thousands of lives.
 
Chobham said:
re. vaccines, they're a joke. And possibly a terrible joke. They do seem to moderate the actions of the Wuhan Flu, but that's about it. They don't stop the spread of the infection at all. They don't stop being infected, re-infected, or the spread.

I look at the numbers and the fact is that where the vaccine was made available or whether it was 'mandatory', or there were 'lock downs' or not didn't make a damn bit of difference in the results. DeSantis gets condemned while that POS in New York got praised.

You don't like DeSantis, fine. Attack his policies, not conjured up anecdotal bullshit. The biggest problem you have is that his policies are resonating and you have NO rational counter to what he's doing.
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Well they do not work the way they could if many people are not cooperating with the whole picture. Covid is a very novel virus still. People are often carriers with no symptoms. If you test you have to do so at the right time (which is not terribly predictable). The home tests are not always accurate. The lab tests are better but take longer so that, unless a person is isolated during the wait time, that person is out and about during the most infectious time, the first few days typically. The scientists never claimed the vaccines would prevent people from getting covid, just that it would exponentially lower their risk of serious illness or death. If everybody wore masks, got vaccinated, and responsibly isolated, covid would have been over a LONG time ago. But they do not. The county where I live in Florida has the highest per capita death rate from Covid in an already highly infectious state because they are not. And that is neither anecdotal nor bullshit. 😁🐝
 
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