A.G. Gancarski
Florida’s Governor said Monday in Jacksonville that President Joe Biden “committed a fraud” during his campaign for President by saying he would unify the country.
“He is being held captive by a very militant, leftist impulse in his party. This is an impulse that I think the vast majority of Americans reject. But nevertheless, that’s what driving this,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said, adding people are turning on Biden because his policies not only aren’t working, but aren’t what the Biden campaign sold.
“I think that adds salt in the wounds,” DeSantis said. “They see gas prices going up. They see grocery prices, they see all of these problems — see, of course, the disaster in Afghanistan, the disaster at the southern border. So they see all that and that’s problematic. But then it’s like, wait a minute: How is it uniting the country to by having an open border … being humiliated in Afghanistan … trying to impose mandates that are going to cause millions of Americans to lose jobs and livelihoods?”
“I think that is why people are so dissatisfied,” DeSantis added.
The Governor had more to say on the subject, including the gap between promises and reality on COVID-19 leaving Biden “in a bad spot.”
“Biden’s in a bad spot because he ran for President saying he was going to unite the country. He ran for President saying he was going to shut down COVID. He demagogued (former President Donald) Trump about COVID, blamed every COVID infection on Trump, and said as soon as he was President, he was stopping it. And yet you’ve seen, you know, the results have been even worse,” DeSantis said. “He failed to shut down the virus. And he failed to unite the country.
“His proposals that he has done are more divisive than any policies, Republican or Democrat, in my lifetime that I can think of. So that’s what’s driving the dissatisfaction,” DeSantis said. “Part of it’s the policies aren’t working and I think we have the responsibility to call him out.”
“But I think also the dissatisfaction is driven by … people appreciate when you run and say you’re going to do stuff and you do it, even if they don’t agree with it, they kind of give you credit for doing what you said you were going to do,” DeSantis added.
The Governor’s tough talk toward the White House and beleaguered Biden appears to be paying off, at least in the estimation of those playing the 2024 Presidential prediction markets.
“DeSantis, who had been in fourth position, overcame (Vice President Kamala) Harris on Oct. 16 and is now just 1¢ below the current President with 22¢ as Harris has dropped to 13¢,” explained a “Predictable Insights” email from PredictIt recently.
DeSantis also likely feels emboldened to make his case due to evidence that the national Democratic Party appears to be downplaying its chances in Florida. The Democratic Governors Association will not be as aggressive in the state as it was in previous cycles, and one can expect DGA not to be an outlier.
31 comments
Sandra
November 22, 2021 at 12:29 pm
Biden is a chronic liar. Remember “Republicans who say I will open the borders is nothing but a racist dog whistle.”
BTW Has anyone noticed there is now an Africa American on what seems like every commercial? Nice trick considering they make up only 13% of the population.
Ocean Joe
November 22, 2021 at 4:58 pm
Sandra, every time I point out how racist Republicans are, they howl it ain’t so, and you come along to make my point. Thanks.
BTW, ever notice how even though there are only 3 or 4 Blacks at a Trump rally, they always end up with the best seats, right behind Trump on camera? Nice trick, as you would say.
We may all be a bit racist in one direction or another, glad to see you don’t deny it.
Clair
November 22, 2021 at 7:47 pm
She has a valid point. Like most Democrats when you have no intelligent reply, attack with racism accusation. At 13% why?
Ocean Joe
November 23, 2021 at 10:18 am
Gee Clair, I’d say complaining about too many Blacks on tv is a bit racist. Hope you don’t watch football or basketball.
Thought you guys were against quotas.
zhombre
November 23, 2021 at 10:28 am
The people imposing quotas are the casting directors.
zhombre
November 23, 2021 at 7:32 am
Rubbish. Nobody made your point. You don’t have one. It is an observable fact that in the quest for DEI (that is, diversity equity and inclusion), major advertisers employ minorities more frequently and at greater percentage than their numbers in the general population. Merely to mention this, according to Shallow Joe, is to out yourself as RACIST RACIST RACIST!!! Well, Joe old man, soak this up: if you hear the dog whistle, you’re the dog.
Ocean Joe
November 23, 2021 at 10:22 am
And there’s the typical howling. Methinks he doth protest too much.
“Merely to mention this”….yep, to call somebody out for demanding a quota on how many Blacks can appear on tv.
Got it!
Hey, how bout a list of pro-diversity business to boycott?
zhombre
November 23, 2021 at 10:31 am
Typical howling? Shove it. Nobody is calling for a quote except for casting directors who insist on diverse faces in advertisement. And of course, university administrators seeking to implement DEI even if that displaces Asian Americans from admission. You entirely miss the point, curb conversation and cry RACIST like the cranky obtuse fool you are.
zhombre
November 23, 2021 at 10:32 am
* quota
zhombre
November 22, 2021 at 12:34 pm
This must be Ron DeSantis Day at Florida Politics. Every story posted: Ron DeSantis predicts, Ron DeSantis says, Ron DeSantis claims, Ron DeSantis rolls out plan, Ron DeSantis vows. Ron DeSantis is getting a lot of coverage from Florida Politics. An inadvertent in-kind campaign contribution. Keep up the good work! RE-ELECT RON 2022!!!
tjb
November 22, 2021 at 12:55 pm
And I will call DeSantis a murderer for his failed covid prevention policies. Ronnie is talking BS to keep his name in the media for his run for President against Trump.
Perhaps he should address the Trump lies such as:
“The 15 (cases in the US) within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero.”Feb. 26,2020
And the many other fraudulent statements from Trump regarding Covid.
Tinley
November 22, 2021 at 12:56 pm
Gov. Ron is ‘America’s Governor”. President Shifferbrains biden is a fraud. Everytime he relieves his bowels he loses 2-3 IQ points.
Elena silvestri
November 22, 2021 at 1:10 pm
DeSantis has a big mouth JOE Biden has done one exceptional job in running this country .
zhombre
November 22, 2021 at 2:06 pm
Exceptionally bad, yeah. But I admit I admire your child like faith and sincerely hope Santa leaves you some nice things under the tree.
Asher Pilpel
November 22, 2021 at 4:28 pm
Your comments are untrue
Biden is the worst president in USA history
Sue
November 24, 2021 at 9:53 pm
BIDEN will go down as the worst president EVER
Gale
November 23, 2021 at 6:54 am
A good job running the country into the ground. He said when he was running he has a plan to get rid of the virus but wouldn’t share any details until he was elected. He’s elected and lied about any plan.
Sue
November 24, 2021 at 10:06 pm
We have a border crisis out of control, inflation that will destroy the middle class and crush the poorer of our citizens. A totally unnecessary energy crisis and a divided America like never before. And of course, we still have hundreds of Americans left behind in Afghanistan. Every single American should be screaming from the roof tops to impeach Biden for this alone. Imagine if it were one of your loved ones just left behind to be murdered by the Taliban.
abertm
November 22, 2021 at 1:20 pm
Joe biden is doing a good job really where can i begin afghanistan debacle, the border disaster, inflation , supply chain crisis , gas prices almost double of what is was last year n many more problems , but yes other than that hes doing a great job. Dems are delusional n im being kind to them lol!!
tjb
November 22, 2021 at 2:57 pm
Trump wanted to pull out of Afghanistan, but he did have the balls to do it. He knew there was no way to do it without facing huge negative political consequences (Obama knew the same).
Also, abertm, tell me specifically how Biden policies have led to higher gas prices, inflation, and the supply chain crises.
Sue
November 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Biden shut down the pipeline, he left billions of dollars of weapons in Afghanistan and also american citizens. What news channel are listening too? You better get your facts straight before you make a uninformed comment.
Asher Pilpel
November 22, 2021 at 4:31 pm
Biden is an idiot
tjb
November 22, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Correction — Trump DID NOT have the balls to do it.
Sue
November 24, 2021 at 10:05 pm
We have a border crisis out of control, inflation that will destroy the middle class and crush the poorer of our citizens. A totally unnecessary energy crisis and a divided America like never before. And of course, we still have hundreds of Americans left behind in Afghanistan. Every single American should be screaming from the roof tops to impeach Biden for this alone. Imagine if it were one of your loved ones just left behind to be murdered by the Taliban.
Ocean Joe
November 22, 2021 at 6:08 pm
Biden has not achieved unity. He never will as long as his predecessor puts a political hit on any GOP officeholder who dares cooperate.
Obama, like Biden, faced a similar challenge, similar opposition, and took over after a final disastrous year preceding him.
Both took over after a complete fiasco (Bush’s financial meltdown; Trump’s incompetent response to covid and the largest loss of life in American history), and both were subjected to claims of illegitimacy: birtherism and election fraud (both cons pushed by the same orange conman).
Obama eventually presided over 7 years of economic growth, and hopefully Biden will see 3.
Sue
November 24, 2021 at 9:51 pm
What world are you living in.
Brad
November 23, 2021 at 4:02 pm
Ron Desantis entire term as Governor can be summed up as owning the libs. He is the LAST one to talk.
Kenny Walls
November 24, 2021 at 2:05 am
Joe Biden is doing terrable job as President..!!
Sue
November 24, 2021 at 9:48 pm
If white america came out in white lives matter shirts we would all be called white supremacist.
How is that black people can get away with this but white people can’t. Black people are racist
edward g kennedy
December 5, 2021 at 3:25 am
Knee grows of leftist flavor are a huge liability to any nation.
Tom
November 26, 2021 at 7:29 am
Ocean Joe and TJB, last of the Manchurians.
Biden/Harris cut US oil production by 2 million. From 13 million to 11 million. Closed pipeline, we have a energy crisis. Lack of domestic oil production.
The US southern border had been destroyed thanks to Biden Harris. Impeachable.
Afghanistan debacle goes down as worse u s capitulation. No one said stay, Trump stabilized, Biden destroyed it.
Economy has been flooded with nonpartisan bills, twice by bi partisan congress in 2000. 3 times now with mega bills, one party rule votes in 21. Excessive spending programs, paid leave, paid unemployment extended, children tax credits, other excessive spending causing high unemployment.
On all key issues of note Biden/Harris are upside down in polling by 13 to 15 pts. This guy is off on every topic. He is down by 10 to 15 pts in 40 states. Including Blue states.
The supply chain was working appropriate under trump. All the unemployment caused by Biden Dems, lack of workers , driver trucks, rail, laborers etc has paralyzed our economy.
TJB, more people in the U S have died under Biden in 2001, compared to Trump in 2000. You really are ignorant like the rest of your Dums.
Your lies, deceit and ignorance won’t work.
America’s Governor is the leader. Governor Ron sets the table, his leadership is making the Repub. party responsive to people. Be clear, America’s Gov would defeat Biden and or Harris.
You guys are whining like little kids. Did you see the debacles in Virginia, N J, Texas , few other states. Extrapolate those races across America and it’s doom. As a political scientist, I predict we are looking at a net 50 seat swing in house of reps., 6 senate seats. Huge pick ups for GOP.
America’s Gov, DeSantis leads way in Governorship pickups.
Read and weep.
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