Scott Walker advises Ron DeSantis to voice ‘big, bold ideas’ in Milwaukee

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'Forget about the script.'

A former Governor and presidential candidate has some advice for Florida’s Governor ahead of the first Republican debate of 2024.

“I think he’s got to come out with two or three, maybe, big, bold ideas that he hasn’t talked about up until this point,” Scott Walker said regarding Ron DeSantis.

Noting that former President Donald Trump, who took the 2016 nomination, talked about “building the wall” and “draining the swamp,” Walker said no one had done that “effectively” this cycle yet.

“For DeSantis or any of the others to break through, they’ve got to have those kind of moments, forget about the script,” Walker advised during a Fox News interview with Neil Cavuto.

“Get out and look right into the camera, look at the people, that millions of people will be tuned into Fox tomorrow night, and tell your story and why your candidacy will mean that their life will be better in the years to come.”

Walker, who was a leading candidate early in the 2016 cycle before his candidacy collapsed, has not been shy about offering DeSantis advice.

“So the shift they need is to be lean and at the same time, he needs to go bold,” Walker advised in July. “I know this firsthand just having a great track record as Governor is not enough, particularly when you go head-to-head with someone like Donald Trump.”

The former Wisconsin Governor then suggested DeSantis needs to do a better job connecting with voters.

“He needs to step out, not just have good performances, but actually kind of light a fire with Primary and caucus voters with some really bold ideas that will not only help him in the polls, but ultimately help him with the fundraising at the lower-dollar level, which is what you need these days to sustain a campaign.”

A.G. Gancarski

A.G. Gancarski has been the Northeast Florida correspondent for Florida Politics since 2014. His work also can be seen in the Washington Post, the New York Post, the Washington Times, and National Review, among other publications. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter: @AGGancarski


7 comments

  • tom palmer

    August 22, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    That would be great except he does not seem to have any

  • Jay Smif

    August 22, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    “WOKE WOKE WOKE” is all the pudgy fascist is capable of, and Walker failed just like DeSantis is failing now.

  • Earl Pitts "The Ronald's UnOfficial Campaign Manager" American

    August 22, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    Good evening America,
    Both “The Ronald” and I, Earl Pitts American, are on the same page when it comes to paying any creedance to late comer’s dispensing their sage advice this late prior to the debate.
    We ignore it, I mean like Scotty Potty, where were you months ago with the sage advice?
    My Big ‘Ole Butt.
    Yeah we ignore it.
    We are all set for the debate thank you very much,
    EPA

  • Michael K

    August 22, 2023 at 7:38 pm

    Ideas?

    Hahahaha.

  • Dale A Arnold

    August 22, 2023 at 8:07 pm

    Florida’s Governor for 5 years and all he has is anti woke, anti trans, anti gay and anti black history!
    Florida is sinking in insurance craziness home and auto! Rents have exploded! Waters around Florida are toasty and storms brewing faster than coffee at a Starbucks! Ideas he has none! Florida has served it’s propose as his stepping stone! You’ve been had Republicans!

  • Lex Taylor

    August 23, 2023 at 8:16 am

    Ron, do the exact opposite. Be you. You need to be the grown-up in the room. Your road to the White House is seeing you as Trump without the baggage. Find ways to prove yourself a “culture war” fighter. Assure people that you will be fiscally responsible and navigate Bidenflation. Make sure that you campaign on finding ways to even the playing field to disassemble the partnership between social media, tech and the Left. But above all else, stay grounded and sane. Punch up not down. Respect the good work Trump did as President and point out that Trump cannot win Independent voters and is not the most moral person in the room.

    • Earl Pitts "The Ronald's UnOfficial Campaign Manager" American

      August 23, 2023 at 9:00 am

      Dang Lex,
      Thats some good advice. I, Earl Pitts American, will make an exception to our no late advice rule and forward your comments to The Ronald for his review.
      EPA

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