A.G. Gancarski
Gov. Ron DeSantis has reversed course and is now willing to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Fox News.
“Absolutely, I’m game. Let’s get it done. Just tell me when and where, we’ll do it,” DeSantis told Sean Hannity Wednesday.
“The debate between California and Florida is already over. People have been voting with their feet for years. But the debate about the future of our country is one we need to have. I’m game to talk about my plans to reverse the decline in this country anytime, anywhere, because I have the best vision for the future of our country,” DeSantis tweeted immediately after the segment.
Newsom previously claimed he would do a three-hour debate with DeSantis on “one day’s notice with no notes.”
Meanwhile, DeSantis, whose odds of being President are now officially better than Newsom’s according to betting markets, was not initially willing to commit to a debate when asked by Florida reporters weeks ago.
DeSantis told reporters in Fort Pierce that Newsom should “stop pussyfooting around” and challenge the incumbent President, fellow Democrat Joe Biden.
“What I would tell him is, you know what? Stop pussyfooting around. Are you going to throw your hat in the ring and challenge Joe? Are you going to get in and do it, or are you just going to sit on the sidelines and chirp? So why don’t you throw your hat in the ring and then we’ll go ahead and talk about what’s happening,” DeSantis said in June.
During the same interview, the California Governor attacked migrant flights Florida sent to Sacramento from Texas, which Newsom claims were a “stunt,” “embarrassing” and “pathetic.”
“This isn’t Martha’s Vineyard,” the California Governor tweeted, referring to a previous migrant flight paid for by Florida taxpayers. “Kidnapping charges?”
Earlier this year, DeSantis offered a provocation to the state when he sent a flight full of undocumented immigrants from Texas to California, which he bragged about during an event in neighboring Arizona.
“These sanctuary jurisdictions are part of the reason we have this problem because they have endorsed and agitated for these types of open border policies,” DeSantis said in June.
“They attack the previous administration’s efforts to try to have border security. And so that’s the policies they’ve taken out and then when they have to deal with the fruits of that, they all of a sudden become very, very upset about that.”
DeSantis blames California and other sanctuary jurisdictions for offering sweet deals to undocumented immigrants.
“A place like California, they give benefits, they give unemployment checks, they do all that. And so you can see why some of those folks were interested in going that direction in Florida,” DeSantis said. “We’ve gone the opposite way.
“You know, we say we have a legal workforce, we’re not going to have benefits, we’re not going to do that and basically trying to disincentivize it,” he continued. “Other states have tried to incentivize it. And so I think they should be the ones to pay to do it.”
16 comments
Dale A Arnold
August 2, 2023 at 11:14 pm
He won’t do it.. I saw the debate with him and Crist he was stiff and not comfortable.
And that’s with Charlie Crist! He would be eaten alive!
Earl Pitts "The Ronald's UnOfficial Campaign Manager" American
August 3, 2023 at 8:04 am
Good mornting Dale,
After much thought we decided to go ahead and debate this dispicable excuse for a human AKA Gavin Newsom.
Our main concern has been addressed and we are now sure “The Ronald” and Newsom will never be alone together while we prepare and get out of town for the debate.
We were concerned about Newsom’s “special” feelings for other men and the damage it would do to “The Ronald’s” marraige and reputation if Newsom made a pass at “The Ronald”.
Not that we hate the LBGTQ communitty or anything like that. It’s just that “The Ronald” dont swing that way and it would be akward for everyone.
Thank you America,
EPA
Dont Say FLA
August 3, 2023 at 8:49 am
Pops you sure Ron doesn’t swing that way, at least on the inside? Seriously look at his partner: Little boy body and man brows. Enough said. Except I will admit I like her fuzzy brows. They’re kinda sexy. Then again, I’m kinda gay, at least on the inside. But that little boy body? Yikes. No thank you.
Earl Pitts is a Pedophile
August 3, 2023 at 10:33 am
Daily reminder that Earl Pitt’s is a pedophile.
https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/flyer.jsf?personId=75305
PeterH
August 2, 2023 at 11:35 pm
Let’s not allow DeSantis to distract from his failing campaign and Trump’s indictments! This Debate is important and should be scheduled for August of 2024 after DeSantis is determined not the nominee of the 2024 Republican Party’s Klown!
Ron DiSaster
August 2, 2023 at 11:46 pm
Gavin Newsome must think he’s some kind of superhero if thinks he can tolerate listening to Rhonda’s Kermit the Frog voice for more than 5 minutes up there.
WhatNow
August 3, 2023 at 12:02 am
Sure! Why not! DeSantis will “debate” ANYBODY who’s not actually going to be running against him.
My Take
August 3, 2023 at 1:29 am
Could DeSSlantus successfully debate a doorknob ?
Dont Say FLA
August 3, 2023 at 7:20 am
Rhonda could yell at a doorknob. Rhonda could hang himself from a doorknob. But Rhonda would lose a debate with any doorknob.
Sonja Fitch
August 3, 2023 at 3:39 am
“PUSSYfooting”. So sad a slur describing a body part (female) is the go to for Desantis and of course grabber-in-chief Trump! These “good ole boys” Desantis and Trump can’t hide their sexist perceptions! Common Good with Biden and Democrats.
Michael K
August 3, 2023 at 5:27 am
Rhonda has isolated themselves from any criticism and finds it difficult to breathe outside their little bubble. Mr Newsom is very cool and calm – smart, smooth and savvy. He skillfully naviagated a recall effort and came out stronger than ever.
Of course, it will never happen, which is a shame, because it would be master class material for the ages. Little D is not ready for Prime Time or up to debating an articulate, skilled and talented political leader.
Dont Say FLA
August 3, 2023 at 7:23 am
Can’t even say RHonda is all talk. He talks and talks about a debate with Newsom until Newsom says “Let’s do it” and then Rhonda’s all “Uhhhhhhh I think it’s interesting you should i mean actually debate Joe like you know Biden, you know, look over there! it’s a gay! gays are the Devil!!”
RonBeGone
August 3, 2023 at 7:47 am
Ron once again displays his poor impulse control and inability to make good decisions for the benefit of a sound bite. “Owning Libs” is costing Floridians millions of dollars in not only his extravagant campaign travel, but lost federal programs like the $300+ million for clean energy and countless millions for expanded medicaid that could help boost up rural healthcare in our state. But no, this tool will keep screwing all of us for the benefit of his sycophant Fox News audience.
Dont Say FLA
August 3, 2023 at 7:51 am
Hey, Rhonda did use the word “chirp” for a male!
SOMEBODY at the Rhonda camp-o-pain is apparently reading us and told Rhonda to say “chirp” about a male so he could claim he is not such a sexist as would be anyone using the word ‘chirp’ for a female voice.
LOL @ you, Rhonda campaign (30% chance of being an ex-)staffer
Act 7
August 3, 2023 at 8:16 am
/lastdayonthejob
Rotten Ron
August 4, 2023 at 8:06 am
I doubt it will happen but Newsome would take him to the woodshed. Standing there mumbling ‘you know’ and ‘woke’ won’t get you too many fans on the national stage.
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