Posted on 01/06/2024 10:17:39 AM PST by SoConPubbie
Ron DeSantis has further alienated the America First conservatives he hoped to win over from Donald Trump’s base by disparaging January 6th protestors, denying they were motivated by patriotism.
Speaking at a CNN town hall, the Florida Governor was asked if “the January 6th insurrections display[ed] patriotism, as some of them claim they did” by an audience member.
Ron, get out of IA and NH and return permanently to Florida where you belong and have a great job.
Why would he say this?
I never trust headlines ... there is no context ...
Don’t let the door hit ya....
They were mostly peaceful.
Go away Deep State approved stooge.
That sentiment if correctly interpreted to specifically mean the protestors were not patriots should pretty much end his political campaign. It’s too bad he fell for trying to talk out of both sides of his mouth.
He could have said something like some in the crowd, we are not sure what political agenda they supported, regardless of what costumes they were wearing, committed crimes.
My guess is some political consultants told him what to say, or maybe he wasn't thinking. I read some DeSantis statements he made a day later that sounded saner.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.