Who's a better governor? and who'd make a better president? Newsome or DeSantis? (poll, independent)
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
California ranks 48/50 on the freedom index of US States:
Freedom index, lol. Apparently they did not factor in a lack of religious belief, women’s reproductive healthcare and book bans/censorship into their methodology. ;-)
Freedom index, lol. Apparently they did not factor in a lack of religious belief, women’s reproductive healthcare and book bans/censorship into their methodology. ;-)
I don;t like living in Florida but DeSantis is not the whole reason. Bad governors have become the norm here, so I am used to Tallahassee Bovine Excrement every time I turn on the TV
I think most of the candidates are awful, lack good leadership and/or policy with the focus on the nation first
I'll suggest
At this point, partisan politics are the standard and George Washington is probably turning over in his grave anyway.....
I don't know if DeSantis is a bad governor or not. I don't live there so I can't say anything about the quality of life. I do live in Newsom's area and I'm not pleased with some of the things he's done and said and implemented. I'm still here but only because I was born here and I'm old(er). If I was 20 years younger, I'd leave. It's hard to say that, too because my familial history is here. And that's the only reason I stay.
As for the election, I'm still scratching my head why Newsom wants to debate DeSantis. Newsom isn't even running for governor so why is he pushing for a debate and why does he get to dictate how the debate will go? No audience, only 90 minutes and a bunch of other rules, all set by Newsom. And what's with the taunts of "put up or shut up?"
Like I said, he's not evening running. Why aren't more people irritated by his demands? They sure would be if this was a conservative making rules for an office they aren't currently running for. Newsom's ego is (no surprise) still off the chain. As usual. I wish DeSantis would ask him why he wants to debate if he isn't even a candidate. Stop being a fraidy cat and just say no, not until he declares his candidacy. That would probably make Biden's (and Kamala's) head spin. That might be fun to see.
No audience, only 90 minutes and a bunch of other rules, all set by Newsom. And what's with the taunts of "put up or shut up?"
The taunts are relative to their public sparring; it’s not as if DeSantis is being bullied. ;-) That said, it’s hosted/moderated by Fox News; (‘a bunch of other’) rules are necessary in order to ensure a neutral environment i.e. it is not in favor of Newsom.
Quote:
Originally Posted by HereOnMars
I wish DeSantis would ask him why he wants to debate if he isn't even a candidate.
This would come off as extremely soft and fearful as a way to avoid issues which Newsom and DeSantis have been publicly feuding over for months regarding Newsom’s national ‘Campaign for Democracy’.
Quote:
Originally Posted by HereOnMars
Stop being a fraidy cat and just say no, not until he declares his candidacy.
From my perspective, a decline would make him (look like) a ‘fraidy cat’; DeSantis has to do something to invigorate his campaign. Newsom is giving him the opportunity to do so i.e. ‘put up or shut up’.
Comparing a far right Republican to a progressive Democrat.
Newsom has done far, far more for people than DeSantis. DeSantis has waged culture wars on LGBTQ+, banned books, banned immigrants who are undocumented from working in the state, has made Florida a state that is not friendly to LGBTQ+ or African Americans, or other minority groups. DeSantis has waged a war with the state's biggest employer.
DeSantis is a little man trying to bully everyone and everything. A man who is trying to implement Facist leaning policies into Florida.
DeSantis is also failing pretty badly: plummenting in the national polls with his hopes to become the Republican nominee.
Newsom is presidential material, hands-down. An intelligent, compassionate leader who has been at the helm to help lead California to become the 5th largest economy in the entire world.
But you didn't state was Newsom has done. Saying he has done far more, it's easier to believe what you mean is that he has done far more...damage for people.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
