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DeSantis, the Florida governor, delivered an address in Texas that favored oil and gas development over climate agreements and electric vehicles. (www.nytimes.com)
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This kind of thing is why I actively work to prevent Republicans from ever being elected. That means both volunteering and donating

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[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ron DeSaster campaign’s best day in retrospect was the disastrous launch on Twitter in April. It has been a steady decline since then.

[–] bitsplease@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

To be honest I'm a bit disappointed, I was really hoping for the "DeSantis takes lead over trump, but trump refuses to step aside, splitting the R vote" option

[–] Jaysyn@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It doesn't matter what that PoS #fascist says, #DeSantis isn't even going to win his home state in the #GOP Primary.

His political career is dead and over after he leaves the Governor's mansion in 2026 & kidnapping / trafficking children doesn't have a Statute of Limitations.

[–] lntl@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

It's funny because Florida will be the first state completely destroyed by climate change. Durak!

[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 3 points 2 years ago

This guy has been sinking lower and lower into obscurity and I love to see it. He’s fucked over my state for far too long and added nothing of value (just like pretty much every governor we’ve had in this lawless hellscape).