A.G. Gancarski
Florida’s Governor continues to gripe about Kamala Harris’ VP pick.
Gov. Ron DeSantis called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz a “shyster” on Fox News, rattling off policy moves he finds objectionable.
“I watched his speech and this guy is a shyster,” DeSantis told Sean Hannity, taking issue with Walz telling people that on abortion, they should mind their own business.
“This is the guy that set up a snitch line during COVID for neighbors to inform if somebody was violating his draconian code restrictions. He claims people should be able to make whatever health care decision they want. Yet he as Governor mandated the experimental COVID-19 jab. Then he says Republicans are weird yet this is the Governor who put tampons in the boys’ bathrooms throughout Minnesota schools.”
Walz has taken aim at Florida as noted Wednesday in POLITICO Florida’s “Playbook,” including urging people to move to his state during a flap over an AP Psychology class last year, and also saying that Florida was “focused on banning books, bullying LGBTQ+ students, and attacking teachers.”
Regarding the word “shyster,” there has been some debate about whether it is antisemitic or just defamatory toward lawyers. DeSantis has a history of using suspect language to make his points, such as his much-reported worries in 2018 that Democrat Andrew Gillum could “monkey this up” if elected, which DeSantis said had “zero” to do with race.
Speaking of accusations of antisemitism, DeSantis, who said Harris was enthralled to the “Hamas caucus” previously, doubled down on that rhyming pejorative during the Hannity interview when lamenting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro not being on the ticket.
“They talked about her not picking Shapiro. And the question was, was she bending a knee to the pro-Hamas caucus and her own party? And I don’t think that’s the case. I think she is part of the pro-Hamas caucus in the Democratic Party,” DeSantis said.
The Governor also laid into “mainstream media” noting Walz’s military service, saying he also is “an Iraq veteran” but that doesn’t get mentioned enough.
“They talk more about him being a veteran in 24 hours than the mainstream media has ever mentioned that about me my entire time as Governor,” DeSantis said, in his latest foray into media criticism.
25 comments
MH/Duuuval
August 7, 2024 at 9:29 am
Bryan Metzger, politics reporter at Business Insider, pointed out that J.D. Vance tried to hit Walz as a “San Francisco-style liberal,” but while Vance lived in San Francisco as a venture capitalist between 2013 and 2017, Walz went to San Francisco for the first time just last month.
Yep. both Trump and Vance are salt of the earth working stiffs!
Michael K
August 7, 2024 at 9:52 am
One of the things I like about Tim Walz is that he is a humble man, who went to a state college under the GI Bill and became a dedicated public school teacher, football coach, father – then US Congressman, and governor. But he never forgot his humble rural farming roots – or sold out his core values.
He shows us that rural people can reject the racism, misogyny, homophobia, xenophobia, and harmful greed that has metastasized within the Republican Party. He is the real ‘populist’ in this race. He reminds us, that because of progressive American leaders, old people have health care and a modest income, women and Black people can vote, and poor children don’t have to go hungry.
People like DeSantis, Trump, and Vance build themselves up by tearing others down. Decency long ago left the party of Lincoln.
Julia
August 7, 2024 at 1:43 pm
I didn’t see anything humble about Walz … or truthful. Care to compare his military service with Vance’s?
Jojo
August 7, 2024 at 2:05 pm
Vance’s “ military service” consisted of being a journalist for four years. So yes, let’s definitely compare service records
Julia
August 7, 2024 at 10:09 pm
Who happened to be in combat situations, as opposd to the brave Walz who wanted to run for Congress. Pretty good comparison, eh?
TJC
August 7, 2024 at 2:40 pm
Walz is the highest ranking (Sergeant Major) enlisted man to ever serve in the U.S. Congress. 24 years in the National Guard. So yes, I think his military service compares well with Vance’s. Both served their country with honor, best to leave it at that.
MH/Duuuval
August 7, 2024 at 5:11 pm
I believe when Walz was the command master sergeant he was the highest ranking enlisted soldier in the entire Minnesota Guard. This is a unique position because he interacts with the brass on a regular basis and represents all the enlisted.
Julia
August 7, 2024 at 10:11 pm
You mean “ex-enlisted man”, right?
Yrral
August 7, 2024 at 4:02 pm
Google JD Vance Trump Sexual Assaults
PeterH
August 8, 2024 at 1:03 am
Let’s compare Walt’s 24 years of sacrifice and service to Captain Bonespurs!?!?
Tjb
August 7, 2024 at 10:18 am
Should we name DeSantis, Mr,. False Narrative. Most of his comments are simply BS and divisive statements wrapped in fear.
Yrral
August 7, 2024 at 10:32 am
Trump is fraudster,facist , racist, rapist,this should especially give any woman a reason to not support him, unless they like supporting a rapist
ELVIS "THE BIG VOICE ON THE RIGHT"
August 7, 2024 at 11:54 am
Good afternoon Sage Patriots & Dook 4 Brains 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”,
ELVIS
Yrral
August 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Nobody cares about Hamas,Oct 7 was no different from the 75 war Israel had with the people of Palestine, Palestinians were being killed before Oct 7,the world should not of been shocked that it happened,the people of Israel either come to their senses and live side by side with an independent Palestine state or continue to live in fear and misery
otoh
August 7, 2024 at 12:14 pm
100% Thank you!
Yrral
August 7, 2024 at 12:51 pm
Trump criticizing Walz , because he made school provide free tampons and pads to students free,it not something I comfortable discussing,but it a need for some poverty stricken family,chosen tampons for your child or food for the table speaking of tampons,Trump is useful to a woman as a use tampons is ,it a easy choice a woman can choose
PeterH
August 7, 2024 at 1:28 pm
Republicans embarrass themselves everyday on Fox. The ridiculous news outlet is a MAGA propaganda channel with the intent of influencing other MAGA influencers!
Republicans are America’s worst enemy!
Vote all Republicans out of office!
Julia
August 7, 2024 at 1:41 pm
How desperate must a “reporter” be to attack the use of the word “shyster.” Next thing you know, he’ll be accusing Vance of having sex with a couch. Oh, wait …
TJC
August 7, 2024 at 2:52 pm
So you’re okay with being called a shyster?
The Governor’s use of “shyster” could be passed off as a casual or careless remark were it not for the fact that DeSantis has used hateful, racist, bigoted language for years now. So he doesn’t get a pass on this one. Name-calling is his thing, and he needs to get used to the two-way nature of the game. He’s a bigot, a racist, a bully, a crybaby “victim” of the media, and a jerk.
Preston
August 7, 2024 at 10:17 pm
Does it hurt your feelings to be called a shyster? If it does, you need to grow up.
Jojo
August 7, 2024 at 2:01 pm
How utterly laughable that our governor hurls the “shyster” epithet at Gov Walz.
If ever there was a shyster at the helm of a state it’s DeSantes. You know they’re in trouble when they start throwing ad hominem attacks
David Pakman
August 7, 2024 at 3:08 pm
Republican name calling and phoney baloney culture wars in the absence of platform that would bring the greatest amount of good for the most people. Only they bring the most amount of money for their cronies.
Yrral
August 7, 2024 at 3:17 pm
Maybe boys would get tampons for their girlfriend that needed them and was afraid to get themselves
ELVIS "THE BIG VOICE ON THE RIGHT"
August 7, 2024 at 7:37 pm
Good evening America,
STAND BY FOR SAGE WISDOM:
America, I strongly suggest you ignore the Leftyts Idiot Rambalings and focus instead on the correction & direction you are so blessed with from ELVIS. Please search for my Golden Nuggets of wisdom to guide you to correctly casting tour “Save America” votes for Trump.
Thank you America,
ELVIS “PROSESSOR/SCIENTIST” AMERICAN
tom palmer
August 7, 2024 at 7:38 pm
I would be offended if someone falsely accused me of being a lawyer, too.