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politics2 years ago

"Gaetz's Nirvana Shirt and DeSantis' Debate Tapes Cause Controversy Among Florida Republicans"

A recently surfaced video from 2018 shows Rep. Matt Gaetz, dressed in a Nirvana shirt and flip flops, coaching Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on how to debate during his 2018 gubernatorial race against Andrew Gillum. Gaetz advises DeSantis to tone down his aggressiveness, while DeSantis argues that it deserves to be hot. Gaetz was one of the people enlisted to help DeSantis prep for debates. Gaetz is now a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump's 2024 re-election bid, while DeSantis may launch a 2024 presidential bid of his own.

via Business Insider|
#2018-gubernatorial-race#debate-prep#florida
politics2 years ago

DeSantis' Debate Tapes Leaked, Florida Republicans React.

Newly obtained video footage of Ron DeSantis' 2018 debate prep shows the then-gubernatorial candidate and his advisers discussing how to handle backlash over a comment he made urging Florida voters not to "monkey this up" by embracing a socialist agenda. DeSantis compared the issue to a "mini version of Kavanaugh" and said he had to come at it "full throttle" to avoid appearing weak. The footage also shows DeSantis downplaying a comment made by a right-wing author that was criticized as racist and his wife attempting to explain the "monkey" comment by saying he had been reading a children's book to their kids.

via Yahoo News|
#debate-prep#florida#kavanaugh
politics2 years ago

DeSantis' Racial Concerns and Trump Support Draw Criticism.

Newly obtained video footage shows Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his advisers discussing how to handle backlash over a comment he made during his 2018 run for governor, in which he urged voters not to "monkey this up" by embracing a socialist agenda. DeSantis compared the issue to a "mini version of Kavanaugh" and said he needed to come at it "full throttle" to avoid appearing weak. The footage also shows DeSantis downplaying a comment made by a right-wing author that was criticized as racist. DeSantis is expected to launch a full campaign for re-election next month.

via ABC News|
#debate-prep#florida#kavanaugh
politics2 years ago

Leaked DeSantis debate tapes spark controversy among Florida Republicans.

Two Republican congressmen, Byron Donalds and Matt Gaetz, denounced the leak of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' debate prep videos from his 2018 campaign. The leaked tapes show DeSantis questioning how to express his differences with then-President Trump without angering his base. DeSantis' political team dismissed the leak as "propaganda" and said it was further proof that he is unwilling to be anyone but his authentic self.

via Fox News|
#debate-prep#donald-trump#florida
politics2 years ago

"DeSantis' leaked debate prep recordings reveal attempts to navigate Trump's influence"

Recordings obtained by ABC News reveal how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis grappled with not alienating Donald Trump's base during his 2018 run for governor. DeSantis suggested he would frame disagreements with Trump in a way that would not "piss off all his voters" and would "do what I think is right" while supporting Trump's agenda. The tapes provide insight into how DeSantis may balance appealing to Trump's base while carving out his own lane as a candidate in the 2024 Republican primary. DeSantis' team has already begun debate prep for the upcoming GOP primary, according to sources.

via ABC News|
#2024-election#debate-prep#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

The Uncertain Future of Ron DeSantis's Political Career.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to skip the launch of an exploratory committee and launch a full presidential campaign next month, according to sources. DeSantis' team has already begun debate prep, including reviewing past debate performances, as he prepares to face off against likely opponent, former President Donald Trump. Some close to DeSantis have expressed concerns about how he would handle potential attacks from Trump, while others believe that DeSantis needs to confront Trump head-on. The final decision on strategy will ultimately be made by DeSantis and his wife, Casey.

via ABC News|
#2024-presidential-campaign#debate-prep#donald-trump