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Political commentator Dave Rubin will soon become the latest conservative pundit to resettle in Florida.
Rubin is the host of the “The Rubin Report,” a conservative-leaning talk show based in California. The channel, as of Monday, boasted more than 1.65 million YouTube followers.
In a video published Monday, Rubin lamented the Democratic-controlled state’s high taxes, crime rate and problems with homelessness. He and fellow employees will settle in the Sunshine State later this week.
“This has been a long time coming,” Rubin said in a Twitter post featuring a picture of him alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis. “I tried my best to save California. California doesn’t want to be saved.”
Rubin is the latest to take part in what he describes as a “Blue State Exodus.” The term, and variations of it, refer to the thousands — if not millions — who’ve left Democratic states in favor of Republican-controlled states. Conservative media giant Ben Shapiro relocated from California to Florida in the last year or so citing similar motivations.
“Personal thanks to (California Governor) Gavin Newsom as I am officially leaving the dystopian nightmare of California for the free state of Florida,” Rubin tweeted.
Personal thanks to @GavinNewsom as I am officially leaving the dystopian nightmare of California for the free state of Florida. My successful business and all my employees are coming with.
See you soon, @GovRonDeSantis!
🐊😎🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XC51yYRqZK
— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) December 13, 2021
Notably, DeSantis himself also highlights the so-called exodus, which seemingly began amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In many instances, Democrats in those blue states employed public health measures, such as vaccine and mask mandates. The measures were — and remain — a topic of feverish debate.
DeSantis is considered a 2024 GOP presidential contender and among the more outspoken critics of the sweeping public health measures implemented under President Joe Biden‘s administration and other Democratic state leaders.
Rubin praised Florida as a “great” and “free” state more in line with his views.
“See you soon, Gov. Ron DeSantis,” Rubin tweeted.
Rubin will find himself in a swath of conservative company.
Former President Donal Trump resides in Florida, establishing his Mar-a-Lago home as the “Southern White House” soon after taking office in 2016. Conservative leaders often flock in and out the estate.
Fox News host Tucker Carlson also resides in Florida, as well as former Trump adviser Roger Stone and others.
Conservative radio legend Rush Limbaugh lived in Florida until his death earlier this year.
9 comments
zhombre
December 13, 2021 at 5:27 pm
The Free State of Florida welcomes Dave Rubin. I wish in exchange the state could rid itself of two or three progressives.
jenbest
December 14, 2021 at 1:20 pm
who sre those three
Wanda
December 14, 2021 at 4:30 am
DeathDesantis is going to be voted out the state of Florida will turn blue ,Ron is a ass kisser and in trumps cult ,VOTE BLUE In 2022 kick Ron dictator ass out merry Christmas gift to me .
zhombre
December 14, 2021 at 8:15 am
In your dreams, Wanda. Your feverish, cold sweat, incoherent, nasty she-libtard dreams.
jenbest
December 14, 2021 at 1:22 pm
agree
Kaisai
December 14, 2021 at 7:18 pm
Are you serious??? lol Florida will NEVER WILL TURN BLUE!!!
You should be voted out of Florida!! I hear NY or Delaware is calling you
Tom
December 14, 2021 at 8:43 pm
Fish called Wanda.
No clue.
Whose voting him out.
Fraud, crispy critters or Tarantula
Are you serious.
DeSantis the best, America’s Gov.
Govs mansion to WH.
Tim Hicks
December 20, 2021 at 8:02 am
You liberals need to go to a.few anger management classes, and quit watching “ My View” with Joy and her other hatful co host.
Try being nice while you share your view it really is good for the sole.
Blessings
Tom
December 23, 2021 at 11:53 pm
Fish called Wanda, Loser.
America’s Gov
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