‘Epic Contrast Between Freedom Vs Statism’: Commentators Weigh In On DeSantis, Newsom Debate | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Publisher's Note: This post appears here courtesy of the The Daily Wire. The author of this post is Ryan Saavedra.

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received strong praise online from many prominent conservative commentators following his debate performance against California Governor Gavin Newsom.

    The Thursday night debate in Georgia on Fox News was supposed to be about which state America should be like, California or Florida. Instead, the event turned quickly turned into DeSantis repeatedly going for the jugular on policy issues while Newsom largely was forced to resort to not answering questions, sidestepping attacks, and trying to portray DeSantis as a "bully." Newsom was also called out several times throughout the debate and online by right-leaning commentators for making various false claims.

    Not much data is yet available on viewer response, but an online instant reaction poll on Drudge Report gave DeSantis the clear victory, the Florida governor getting an overwhelming 67-33% win over his California counterpart. While many left-leaning commentators and DeSantis critics on the right credited Newsom on style, many conservatives gave DeSantis an overwhelming win on substance.

    The lone Newsom line that the political Left and some Trump supporters repeatedly touted was his claim that neither he nor DeSantis would be their party's presidential nominee in 2024.

    Those who praised DeSantis often cited his command of the facts, particularly about the results of California's progressive policies, while several moments from the Florida governor were widely circulated online, including when he highlighted a map that plots human feces on the streets of San Francisco and condemned California's "transgender sanctuary" laws.

    Conservative radio giant Mark Levin tweeted: "DeSantis went up against the Democrat Party star and whipped him. It's just that simple."

    Radio host Clay Travis said, "I was 100% wrong on this debate. I thought Gavin Newsom would be likable and intelligent. I was incorrect. This is a massacre. If this were a boxing match, Newsom's corner would have thrown in the towel a long time ago. Complete and total win for DeSantis from open to close."

    "It's a blessing for DeSantis that California doesn't enforce criminal laws anymore," said actor James Woods. "Because he murdered Newsom tonight."

    "Ron DeSantis cleaned the floor with Gavin Newsom tonight," said Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT). "Well done, @RonDeSantis!"

    Media columnist and Fox News contributor Joe Concha said that "this was the knockout of any chance Gavin Newsom had at national office."

    "Simple reason: It is impossible to escape or defend the state of California under his leadership," he said. "Highest taxes in the country. Highest poverty rate in the country. Highest homeless rate in the country. Highest exodus rate in the country. If given the choice between the country being Florida or California, it's not even remotely close, even for many Democrats. Newsom's charisma or looks can't defend the facts on the ground. Plain and simple."

    Other notable tweets included:

All @GavinNewsom can do is put out talking points with nothing behind them. He is STRUGGLING!!!!

— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) December 1, 2023

poll#201

Considering what real news is available for all to witness, and in great specificity, should one pursue what is true outside of the channeled realm of the corrupt corporate /legacy media, and: Is Institutionalized Corruption real, and is it a hindrance to sustaining our Constitutional Republic now, and for future generations of American citizens?

  Yes

  No

  Not sure

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poll#168

In the most recent Midterms Election, the "Republican Red Wave" turned out to be a "Republican Red Ripple," which, as in all elections, confounded the political prognosticators of what to expect down the governing /political road: What, and who, do you think is best for this meandering Representative Republic in the near future?

  Because they know how to best allocate the public's money back to the right part of the public, the Democrats will NOW always prevail and get my vote.

  With patriotic pragmatism the cornerstone of the best of the Republican Party, they will ultimately save this Constitutional Republic from self-destruction.

  Since the Executive Branch is so important to turn this Representative Republic around, I am still on Team Trump in 2024.

  Since the nation may need a different path to Conservative patriotism in the Executive, I am joining Team DeSantis.

  Because I am entitled to take the government dole, the prevailing favoritism whenever possible, I will support any, and every Democrat candidate.

377 total vote(s)     What's your Opinion?

poll#206

In stripping away the heavy varnish of fakery by the heavy handed Corrupt Corporate Media; in taking a true view of what is real, right now with clear open eyes: How do you see this 46th President of these States United; what is your visceral first impression of Joe Biden after nearly 3 years on the job?

  A good man, wise and kind

  The Socialist President

  A president in praise of his son

  The Non Patriot President

  A successful president

  The Idiot President

  A knowledgeable president

  A corrupt president

  A perfect leader of the Democratic Socialist party

  The man is married to a "Doctor"

578 total vote(s)     What's your Opinion?