As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finishes up his long-scheduled foreign policy tour, he finishes the trip on a down note in London, England. Apparently, the political and business leaders were unimpressed by the diminutive stature of the Top-Gov and had lots of uncomplimentary things to say about him.
Meanwhile, on the domestic front, the most recent Trump -vs- DeSantis poll shows another slip for the DeSantis brand managers, despite the considerable lifts they put in his shoes to assist the optics. President Trump now leads Ron DeSantis 62% to 16% in polling, a 46-point advantage {link}.
Governor DeSantis is scheduled to arrive back in Florida this week as the consultants organize bill signing ceremonies for legislation completed during his absence. The bills will include a change to the Florida election laws permitting Ron to start officially campaigning for president instead of pretending not to run. The ‘official’ announcement, which appears to have been planned for several years, is scheduled for mid-May next month.
LONDON — He hopes to win the hearts and minds of devoted Donald Trump supporters ahead of next year’s U.S. election.
But Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis failed to impress British business chiefs at a high-profile London event Friday, in a tired performance described variously as “horrendous,” “low-wattage” and “like the end of an overseas trip.”
The Florida governor, expected to launch his bid next month to challenge Trump as the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential race, met with more than 50 representatives of major U.K. firms and business lobbying groups as a part of a four-country “trade mission” ending in London Friday.
For several of those present, however, the statesmanship was lacking.
One U.K. business figure said DeSantis “looked bored” and “stared at his feet” as he met with titans of British industry in an event co-hosted by Lloyd’s of London — the world’s largest insurance marketplace.
“He had been to five different countries in five days and he definitely looked spent, but his message wasn’t presidential,” they told POLITICO. “He was horrendous.”
A second business figure who was in the room said it was a “low-wattage” performance and that “nobody in the room was left thinking, ‘this man’s going places’.”
They said: “It felt really a bit like we were watching a state-level politician. I wouldn’t be surprised if [people in attendance] came out thinking ‘that’s not the guy’.” “There wasn’t any stardust.” (Read More)
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Trump makes it look easy. Ron is learning that it isn’t.
Trump makes it look easy because Trump is genuine. He’s not following a script written by some GOPe advisor like Karl Rove. He’s following his own instincts and going with his own ideas and policies and he puts country above political party. That’s what sets him apart from all the other candidates more than anything else.
Exactly. Trump mostly goes with his gut when he gives a speech, some of it is pre-written but not much because he often goes “off script” in fact he admits he’s going off script! We desperately need Trump back in order to straighten out the messes biden has gotten us into, and ol’ joe and his son oughta be thrown so far back into a jail cell that someone would hafta pipe light to them. biden is a cognitive mess and his son is a doper, liar, cheater and all around DUMBASS.
Karl Rove is about as exciting as The Clap!!
If Trump is NOT on the ballot, write him in. Only Trump can fix this mess. If Trump is not the next President, it dosen’t matter if it is a Democrat or Republican, they will do the same as Biden is doing now.
Well said !!
There are always two sides to a story. First, I wish to apologize to Sundance about a previous note I wrote him about Ron DeSantis. At that time, I just couldn’t imagine Ron allowing Rinos with him; but I was wrong. I met Ron DeSantis in 2011 when he was beginning his campaign for Congress in my newly drawn district in northeast Florida. He lived very close to me, in Ponte Vedra Beach. I heard him speak at a Republican Women’s luncheon and liked his stand on issues. Later I spoke to his wife Casey and it was decided to have Ron speak to my group, PVB Conservative Women. We campaigned heavily for him; and he got elected out of seven candidates. I got very involved in each of his campaigns with both grassroots efforts and fundraisers. In 2017 he called me to inform me of his decision to run for Governor of Florida. I was skeptical of winning because hardly anyone in Florida knew him. The largest city in his district was Daytona. I was not able to do much for his campaign because my husband passed away during that time.
Once elected Governor, he became very involved in several issues which were well received by his constituents: firing Supervisor of Elections in Broward and Palm Beach counties; firing a Soros DA who wouldn’t apply the law; appointing good conservative judges to the Florida Supreme Court. As for the Covid period, I felt very free in my area. He didn’t require anyone to take the shot or have a vaccine passport. He also fought hard for the children to attend school and not have to wear a mask. Then he had to become involved with the Fort Myers area after it was devastated by a hurricane. He and his wife Casey worked tirelessly to bring food, water and rebuild the area. Another issue where I give the Governor an A! Ron DeSantis won reelection for Governor by almost 20 points. Floridians just loved him, particularly mothers who had to fight those school boards.
Then came the push to get him ready to run for President against Donald J. Trump. That was a big mistake! In just a few months his popularity began to fall and his mistakes became major. It is hard for me to understand his thinking!
Granted, I’ve always known DeSantis was ambitious, but he had just committed four more years to Florida. I sent him a letter asking him not to run for President and gave him three good reasons. Never heard from him. As always, once they make it to the top, they no longer listen to friends and loyal supporters. Instead, they listen to paid advisers who just follow orders from the Big Money Establishment who wants to defeat Donald J. Trump. It has been very difficult for me to accept the reality that Ron DeSantis has compromised his values for money received from RINOS. His ambition has blinded him. He is only 43 years old and had a long bright future ahead. I’m afraid now he won’t even make it in 2028. Lately he has signed terrible bills, partnered with establishment people and ignored his friends and first supporters in Ponte Vedra Beach.
I’m not angry. I am very sad!
Thank you for your honesty but it is clear to me, a non-Floridian, that there is nothing authentic about Ron DeSantis. Nothing he says seems to come from his heart. He’s all overweening ambition. Nothing but POTUS will be enough for him. That’s the impression I get. As for the wife–she must stop copying Jackie O, Princess Catherine and yes, Melania Trump. Who is she?
Aside from the fact that he is owned by the RINOs and their money men, he is boring and has nothing to offer the USA.
I’ve heard rumors that Casey Desantis worked for Soros foundations, she is very connected in all the wrong places.
I’m a Floridian too…and I am angry. Angry he is so naïve to be taken in by the RINOs and to believe that his wave of support will continue. I chose not to vote for him in the last election. I couldn’t – just like I don’t vote for Rubio. (and no I do not vote democrat – I just do a write-in) Sad because I really liked Ron.
As for Trump he is so on the watch list. Someone posted a video recently when he said he would lock Hillary up when he won (as if he actually did that), but when he won – one of the first things he said is no he not going to go after her.
A president can’t lock anyone up without an efficient and dedicated FBI and CIA. How could they lock Hillary up while they were doing her bidding spying on Trump ???
Hagzilla needs to go to jail, however. She can be cellmates with hunter biden !!
The Reason he didn’t lock her up was because Obama called him and begged him not to do any thing
to her because she was very ill and would never live threw a long trial or prison, but Obama and that traitor
is still walking free and look at all the damage she did to him so i think that the man learned a hard lesson and nothing like that will ever happen again. besides all the dirty people in Washington work for her and was doing her dirty work they should all be in prison.
A lot of the current attacks on President Trump come from the Clinton Foundation. Russia Russia Russia was all her as well…
He’s not naive. He was one of them the whole time. He’s a Trojan horse, nothing more.
PDJT is NOT the DOJ. He, being an outsider, cannot tell them who to prosecute and who to leave alone. He is not part of their Club.
It is phony of you to expect a person who is not part of the Federal Crime Cabal (FBI, DOJ,NSA) to actually prosecute Hillary. I am sure that he was hoping that they would see her crimes and do it themselves but as time went on, he realized that HE is the only person who they want to pursue for criminality.
So, go ahead and vote for anyone but Trump since he hurt your feelings so much.
Candidate Trump never said he would lock up hildabeest. In their second debate he a most excellent comeback line to one of her smarmy lines something about what would happen if Doanld trump were President. He responded “you’d be in jail.” Then at his rallies the crowd would always chant “lock her up,” “lock her up,” whenever he said her name.
After he was elected he was asked if would “go after her”. I believe his response was something in the line of offering a piece meal. Unless you are a lawless demonrat, the President of the United Sates does not have the power to “lock up” anyone.
Yes, people like hilary clinton should be in jail, but we have all seen we are living in a no justice system. The law, the justice system is meant to persecute Donald Trump, his supporters and anyone else affiliated with him.
Those “advisors” are making big bucks off of Ron and that is horrendous but his ambition has blinded him. Very sad indeed. He’s been a good governor.
Sad, but a tale of warning. As I have said many times, Ron DeSantis is a very, very, very, VERY stupid man.
I get the feeling Ron Desantis is not a kind man. His eyes do not bely kindness.
stupid enough to try to take on Trump lol.
Well, if the powers-that-be can shoehorn a 2nd rate politician and deeply corrupt, low-IQ Senator and VP for the 2nd worst president in American history, into the WH–thus making him the worst president in history–then I suppose its possible that Florida Governor DeSantis could likewise be elevated beyond his obviously meager abilities.
We should recall him….but who would take his place?
Maybe Adam Putnam.
What can I say, some have the “it” factor and Ron ain’t “it”!
Trump got him elected Governor. He shouldn’t have turned his back so quickly on Trump. He may someday truly regret turning his vest…
Which begs the question who will get him the nomination or elected President?
the djt cult is out in force today throwing dirt at DeSantis. the fact that you say that only Trump can win in 24 is simply insane. what are all of you going to do in 28? Trump can’t run. will the country go to hell then? don’t speak ill of another republican. I lost a lot of respect for Trump with his childish name calling and attitude that people owe him. and, if he were really putting the country first, and not himself, he would have made an attempt at the speaker’s position.
Never ron!.
Wrong on all counts. You badly need to reassess your conclusions.
No body has to throw dirt at Desantis he has poured dirt all over himself when he knew dang well that he was going to Make sure they changed the law just for him . He will never spend another day doing anything now but running around doing his handlers business. He cant do one job let alone the new one he has signed up for Pray for him he is going to need it.
Karl is that you?
Ron DeSantis DOES owe “Trump”. Take a walk down memory lane and review where Mr. DeSantis’ campaign was BEFORE President Trump endorsed him.
Are you a conservative?
How can you support a non committal (coward) candidate paid by globalist?
he hasnt a clue as to what a conservative is. thats how. his name is bs.
Crushing y’all’s dreams is going to be FUN.
You WILL vote for Trump in 2024, because you’ll have other real choice. And you will like it.
We’ll let you know if we want to hear more from you lol.
Did Governor Ron DeSantis raise the issue of sending depleted uranium ammunition to the Kiev regime with the British politicians, the most serious mistake in their history.
Bigger than giving away Hong Kong?
Never Ron!
DeSantis does fine in FL but that’s where he should stay. At the level of gubner, IN THAT STATE.
He ain’t doing fine..
Last chance Ron, veto the bill that allows you to run and keep your job when you lose. Then…
Tell your legislature not to override the veto. Then…
Jump back into your little pond.
Governor Ron DisHonest is a closet communist
Convince me I’m wrong 632SRK (who some here think is Christina Pushaw)
(Before you rule me out, consider this…some in the 🌴🏠 argue – correctly – that RDS, along with Crenshaw, is just another McStain…and what did we sadly, finally conclude about him before he died? That he was a communist.)
No name was a traitor.
No DeSantis ever for me. I’ve watched him carefully for a year and his donors. The praises of him as governor only a few years ago are changing and Florida is changing. His book tour is nothing more than pre campaigning.
Ron knows he is wrong.
I loved Ron DeSantis andall the great things he accomplished for Florida. I saw him as the crown prince in waiting for a 2028 GOP nominee coronation. Then he bulled his way into the 2024 race with the likes of Paul Ryan, the Bushes, Karl Rove et al as his cheerleaders. I’m thoroughly disillusioned and very, very sad.
George Soros endorsed Ron Desantis! How low can you go…
You would have to start digging.
Having the label boring or tedious attached to your name during a defacto POTUS campaign is a similar outcome to Low Energy and very boring Jeb.
The Politico headline of the article is:
“Ron DeTedious: DeSantis underwhelms Britain’s business chiefs”
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He’s going to sign the bill that allows him to run without resigning. Floridians cannot recall him. He has to be impeached by the legislature.
So if Dems decide to steal Florida in ’24, (they still have machines and tabulators), that means whoever’s ass is in the Governor’s seat is king of Florida.
He’s doing what his handlers are telling him. AKA a Puppet. The worst is he said he would not run against 45. Flip flopped on that when the greenbacks showed up. Trump expects loyalty and he is a counter puncher. Meatball is going to be crushed. Likely forever. Karma is a B….
Ron doesnt care how this english parliament meeting went. He went to Israel to kiss the ring. He’s hoping that kissing their ass is enough to have them help cheat and rig the elections for him like biden. ron is no longer in campaigning for votes mode. he’s campaigning for vote counters and the jewish control apparatus.
he’s hoping he can hide in his basement like dummy.
Ron desantis is a stuffed shirt that doesn’t impress people.
His pr firm does this for maga bud lite.👀👀