A.G. Gancarski
Gov. Ron DeSantis is not “feeling Minnesota” when it comes to the Democratic presidential ticket.
First, he took to social media to condemn presidential nominee Kamala Harris and reported running mate Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, as the “most left-wing ticket in American history.”
“Minnesota was ground zero for the Black Lives Matter riots of 2020. Harris egged it on and Walz sat by and let Minneapolis burn,” DeSantis posted on Tuesday.
Then he amplified the same themes at a press availability in Steinhatchee, saying Minneapolis “has been gutted as a result of those riots” and the Democratic ticket “really represents the spirit of those 2020 (Black Lives Matter) riots.”
He said Walz was an “Ilhan Omar-style leftist,” contending America shouldn’t embrace “the failed policies of San Francisco or the failed policies of Minneapolis” with “poop on the street and cities burning down.”
DeSantis previously has been outspoken about the riots in Minneapolis, saying last year they were Donald Trump’s fault as well.
“As the President, you absolutely have the right to prevent this type of rioting,” DeSantis said in Ankeny, Iowa, in January, suggesting that Trump should have invoked the Insurrection Act and mobilized federal law enforcement and military backups in 2020.
“You know, Bush 41 (George H.W. Bush) sent people to L.A. in 92. So Trump could have done it. He refused to do it. I think he was worried that the press would attack him. He was concerned about, you know, re-election and everything.”
Last month, when Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was in the mix to be Harris’ pick, DeSantis speculated that the so-called “Hamas Caucus” would spike that selection.
“You have this Governor in Pennsylvania,” DeSantis said in St. Petersburg, as reported by the Miami Herald. “People are saying in the media and on the Left, ‘Well, she can’t pick him because he’s Jewish. … If you have to virtue signal to the Hamas caucus to win an election, you should not win that election.”
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This is a developing story and will be updated. The Governor has a press conference Tuesday morning and we expect further comments there.
31 comments
Michael K
August 6, 2024 at 9:32 am
Somebody is jealous and bitter.
James Osekowsky
August 6, 2024 at 9:24 pm
Jealous and bitter?…I am 77 yrs old and except for military service have lived in Minneapolis……Walz failed to protect the city/people during the riots, it is still unsafe in Mpls. He claims military service! Under his watch immigrant groups stole $25,000,000 from children food fund. He spent ALL of last years surplus on “necessay” projects so we have no money to cover this years flooding damage. He is likeable as a person but ineffective as a leader. I believe Harris believes she can “ride” him. I am very concerned for America.
MH/Duuuval
August 7, 2024 at 12:37 pm
“He claims military service!”
FYI, Minn.: In the South military service covers a lot of sins.
The food program fraud you refer to were in federal Covid-era programs, and many more are currently under investigation throughout the nation.
COD
August 8, 2024 at 4:29 am
Ignore MH. He is full of hate for people who served or believe in serving. Can’t stand em. Won’t listen to you either since you obviously have direct experience and would puncture his fantasy balloon. Funny how the bureau lost the file on those children’s meal funds. I haven’t heard of a single taxpayer who approves of Walz except for the people getting the free stuff. I did say taxpayer.
PeterH
August 6, 2024 at 9:46 am
DeSantis’s inflammatory remark is why independent voters, Gen Z, women, fiscally responsible Republicans have abandoned the Republican Party. DeSantis will never win an election on the National stage. What a crybaby!
Speed Chialtas
August 6, 2024 at 9:50 am
Sound to me that DeSantis is upset that Kamala is building a successful team that can win the election.
Tjb
August 6, 2024 at 9:53 am
DeSantis is just pissed off because Trump dump hm as a VP candidate. Should someone tell Ron that he no longer relevant in politics.
Yrral
August 6, 2024 at 9:55 am
Desantis cannot even beat a convict from the state of Florida,he supports Trump and his sex offense crimes
Tjb
August 6, 2024 at 10:08 am
DeSantis is just pissed off because Trump dumped himas a VP candidate. Should someone tell Ron that he is no longer relevant in politics
Ocean Joe
August 6, 2024 at 10:14 am
Shapiro might have cost her Michigan, and Waltz may cost her Pennsylvania. She needs both to win. She probably could have won Minnesota on her own. Desantis is correct that Arab-American voters and progressives were placated. The genocide is horrendous but whatever you call Oct 7 is not to be mentioned. Her problem, like Hubert Humphrey’s, is she’ll be tied to whatever the incumbent does to help Israel against Iran, and failure to end the Gaza conflict will be on her plate and we will get stuck with Demento and a giant tax cut for the wealthy and corporations/trickle down which never works.
Michael K
August 6, 2024 at 10:49 am
I don’t think so. Shapiro is 100% behind Harris – that’s why the rally is being held there.
After seeing DeSantis’ massive $160 million Iowa failure, I would not rely on him for accurate presidential political analysis. Obviously, he has a deficient skill in this arena. Fox “news” wouldn;t even take him.
ScienceBLVR
August 6, 2024 at 11:21 am
And if it couldn’t be Mayor Pete, this was probably the best option. Just don’t think enough Americans have evolved far enough yet for that to happen, though we’re getting there. Still liking Andy Beshear and Gretchen for cabinet positions lots of good up and comers. Heck, I’ll even throw in a Cheney or Kinzinger for a position where they can’t go too far astray…
Michael K
August 6, 2024 at 11:37 am
I’ll bet we hear from Cheney, Kinzinger, and others during the convention in a few weeks.
The momentum is building. And yes, there are some excellent cabinet picks to look forward to from the Harris – Walz administration.
MH/Duuuval
August 6, 2024 at 5:46 pm
My wife says Mayor Pete will get more responsibilities in a Harris administrate; she like Pete as chief of staff.
Pete’s even-tempered and well-spoken. Ditto Walz who also has executive and legislative experience.
Javier
August 8, 2024 at 4:36 am
Disagree. I think things are going very well for them. Harris won’t have to give a single policy detail or tax plan. She didn’t in 2020 either, and has had 4 years to come up with something workable, but no, doesn’t respect panicking voters enough for that. Her tax proposals from 2020 and over time are so disastrous for small business and self employed people it would break us and we po’. Now she can hide behind “Coach” who apparently is also really terrible at math. This is the worst election in my lifetime. I hope I can still say that when I’m dead. If I make it.
Darren
August 6, 2024 at 11:19 am
Ron is the best! Keep doing what you are doing!
Cheesy Floridian
August 6, 2024 at 11:37 am
Yuck. Why do people keep kissing this guys ass?
D. Iffurins
August 6, 2024 at 11:57 am
“Expect more commentary along these lines from the Governor.”
I’ll expect more commentary along these lines from you, A.G. Difference is, DeSantis doesn’t claim to be a journalist.
Nope
August 8, 2024 at 4:39 am
So you hate the guy, but you don’t want anyone to hold him accountable for what he says, or point it out. Ok, makes sense. I think Russia would agree with you. If you don’t like the story, don’t blame the pen. Creep.
Tom
August 6, 2024 at 11:57 am
I’m not sure I’d put any stock in comments from a man who ran to the right of trump and got demolished in the process after which he immediately went crawling back to kiss the ring. As an aside, the markets are coming back. What happened to the imminent recession? Asking for a friend 🤣
Elmo
August 6, 2024 at 1:11 pm
All the typical right-wing grievances on full display. Always kicking and screaming. And lying uncontrollably.
Yrral
August 6, 2024 at 7:35 pm
As Harris Walz across Florida,her boots were made for talking,her boots were made for stalking,next thing you Republican will find Harris boots walking all over you ,to victory
Frankie M.
August 6, 2024 at 8:33 pm
Ronnie and Rick Scott should really workshop on these press releases. They sound like Pete and Repeat.
Tom
August 7, 2024 at 7:26 am
They could go the Kamala attack route – is he really white? Is he a male? Did he sleep his way to the top? Does he own a cat? We saw how well that went. Can’t imagine why they won’t run that play again /s
tom palmer
August 6, 2024 at 8:33 pm
Ranr rave. repeat every 20 seconds.
Yrral
August 6, 2024 at 8:51 pm
Why would any woman vote for a facist , racist, rapist like Trump,if you one of them ,it just shows you what you think of womanhood
Yrral
August 6, 2024 at 8:53 pm
How foreigner are commenting on the election Google Japantoday
ELVIS "THE BIG VOICE ON THE RIGHT"
August 7, 2024 at 7:25 am
Good Morn ‘Ting to all my “Besty Leftys”,
BREAKING NEWS:
This just in from The ELVIS Fan Club’s Political Science (Poly-Sci) Division.
Kammie’s VP Dude, Walz, was not “Actually Selected”.
No, indeed Walz was the only one of the “Contenders” which did not shout “HEII TO THE NO” when asked to accept the role as Kammie’s VEEP.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU:
Walz is the only one who’s political carreer had hit Rock-Bottom and the Kammie VEEP gig may actually improve his position in life.
JUST THOUGHT YOU, My Besty Leftys, SHOULD KNOW WHATS TRUE:
ELVIS “Professor/Scientist & REALLY GREAT GUY
Yrral
August 7, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Trump appeal in the worst in some White people,he offer them nothing,but fear and ignorant,if you are one of these people that support Trump,maybe you should do some soul searching, because Trump is a person without a soul or conscious
Nolen J Felten
August 8, 2024 at 3:02 pm
Check out “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival” by Ron DeSantis
Carmen S
August 16, 2024 at 4:42 pm
How can anyone in their right mind vote for the Harris-Walz ticket unless their Communist?
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