Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to announce his 2024 candidacy in just a few hours on Twitter, the “far-right social network” that should strike fear into the hearts of black people. The Hill sort of gave away the game with its tweet that DeSantis had filed to run against Donald Trump, not for the presidency.
#BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis files to run against former President Trump in 2024 https://t.co/xBrbTB1PMP pic.twitter.com/s0wFFDxlmL
— The Hill (@thehill) May 24, 2023
I think he's filing to run against Biden, but ok.
— J Of The Jay (@jabster42) May 24, 2023
CNN Politics has a piece out today listing all of DeSantis’ wins this year, and the Washington Post’s Paul Farhi listed them so we don’t have to read CNN’s site:
DeSantis, in last two months, has signed bills that:
—Make abortions illegal after six weeks.
—Enable permitless concealed- firearms carry.
—Eliminate unanimous jury verdicts in death-penalty cases. More… https://t.co/QhJO9SvOU7
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) May 24, 2023
—Makes child rapists eligible for the death penalty.
—Increases prison sentences for transporting undocumented individuals.
—Bans TikTok on govt/public school devices, prohibits China and “other foreign countries of concern” from buying land w/in 10 miles of military sites…
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) May 24, 2023
—Restricts gender-affirming treatments for minors, drag shows, public bathroom use, and pronoun use by teachers, administrators and students in schools. Law also affirms that sexual orientation and gender identity can’t be taught up to eighth grade….
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) May 24, 2023
—Exempts governor’s travel records from state public disclosure law. Applies retroactively and covers his use of state planes.
—Defunds diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state universities….
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) May 24, 2023
—Expands measures to block state investment based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
—Upcoming: Bill allowing him to run for president without resigning as governor awaiting his signature. End.
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) May 24, 2023
The man gets things done, that’s for sure.
I like him even more now. Thanks!
— JWF (@JammieWF) May 24, 2023
Wow…he’s got my vote!
— Tim Tribbett DVM (@tntDVM) May 24, 2023
Good?
— EducatëdHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) May 24, 2023
Paul, are you moonlighting for his comms team?
— DuncanDowntown (@DuncanDowntown) May 24, 2023
I like it I love it I want some more of it.
— Orlando Maltravers (@RobertKYarbro) May 24, 2023
He sounds awesome!
— Dr Strangetweet Or How I Learned To Love The RT (@lone_rides) May 24, 2023
Outstanding list of achievements!
— FugitiveMama (@fugitivemama) May 24, 2023
My Governor showing the country how it’s done!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Tenn Bear 🐻 (@akaBarni) May 24, 2023
Based? Based.
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) May 24, 2023
Are you trying to get me to vote for him? Because, it's working
— Dan D. Lion (@DanDLio50048934) May 24, 2023
The is the best pro-DeSantis thread I’ve seen thus far.
— Burt Macklin (@BurtMaclin_FBI) May 24, 2023
Awesome! Need to take this national!
Thanks for the recap and endorsement!
— Jeeper (@kyjeeper65) May 24, 2023
I didn't know he'd hired you, congrats Paul!
These are very convincing reasons to support him, you're off to a great start!
— Crock Pot (@KitchenSlippers) May 24, 2023
Fact-check:
I'd double-check the facts on the unanimous jury verdicts. I thought that was just for sentencing.
— Nick Stehle (@nstehle) May 24, 2023
Fam – a jury must still reach a unanimous guilty verdict.
The change is that the sentencing phase no longer requires a unanimous jury to impose the death penalty.
Pedos may also quality for the death penalty.
But yeah, it’s a very based policy agenda.
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) May 24, 2023
He did not eliminate unanimous jury verdicts in death-penalty cases.
A unanimous jury is still required to convict. It's just no longer required for the death penalty after the unanimous conviction is determined.
— Yesh Ginsburg (@yesh222) May 24, 2023
Even we were surprised that he’s signed all of this into law in just the last two months — we’d thought some of this was from last year. If he can do this in two months, imagine what he could do with four or even eight years.
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Related:
Manly man Bill Kristol thinks it’s ‘kind of Beta’ for Ron DeSantis to announce on Twitter https://t.co/lJfMyIriNz
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) May 24, 2023
