Florida gubernatorial hopeful Charlie Crist clearly has nothing of substance (or of any real interest to the majority of Florida voters) to run on. Here he is claiming that the future of Florida is on the line, and promising to “fight like hell” to save it:
The future of Florida is on the line and I’m gonna fight like hell to save it. pic.twitter.com/AweRbgXLz7
— Charlie Crist (@CharlieCrist) October 22, 2022
Save it from what, exactly? Its current status as one of the most free and prosperous states in the Nation?
Twitter users were quick to set him straight:
Florida is prospering under DeSantis. Why do you think everyone is moving here? Because we have freedom and Godly principles being practiced. You had your chance in 2007 and blew it! This doomsday mentality that Florida is struggling and needs you is comical. https://t.co/9vEeK4nOw4
— Anon (@AuthenticJavi) October 22, 2022
Comical, and possibly delusional.
Florida is doing great, thanks to DeSantis.
— George Alexopoulos (@GPrime85) October 22, 2022
Awwww that’s so cute! It’s far from on the line hon…Gov. DeSantis has been doing famously!
— mi_bella_novela (@mi_bella_novela) October 22, 2022
Desantis is saving it now.
— Purple Pill Aristocrat (@RedAristocrat) October 22, 2022
It’s not surprising that Crist is resorting to vapid, overused campaign rhetoric. The New York Post reports that a new poll has DeSantis with a double-digit lead:
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has opened a yawning lead over his Democratic rival with just three weeks to go before the Florida gubernatorial election, according to a new poll.
DeSantis, who is seeking a second term, held an 11 point lead over Charlie Crist, the poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economics Polling Initiative found.
The incumbent enjoyed a 53% approval rating, while 63% of respondents said they approved of DeSantis’ handling of the deadly Hurricane Ian.
Empty rhetoric for one of the strongest, freest states in the union.
— Kris Kringle (@Kringle_Klaus) October 22, 2022
When that’s all you’ve got, guess you have to run with it.
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