Desantis stands by his statement suggesting Trump supporters are a cult of personality ("listless vessels)

[Conservative from Georgia]

There was some backlash after Desantis called out Trump supporters for their sheep-like behavior.
I'm surprised Desantis defended his remarks because I thought he would be afraid of Trump supporters. But at the end this was not the case.
Desantis has nothing to lose because he was extremely far behind Trump in the polls behind the remarks. It's not like he's now "doomed". He always was. I think now he's just speaking his mind:

DeSantis defends 'listless vessels' remark about Trump supporters after backlash

Trump's campaign and allies slammed DeSantis after he urged Republicans against becoming "listless vessels" who support the former president. The Florida governor later said he was referring to Republican critics in Congress.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Moonglow]

The proper term is rudderless souls.

 

[Moonglow]

DuhSantis is not going to get any fans by insulting them, I guess he has decided to give up.

 

[shockedcanadian]

He is throwing a Hail Mary even before his first debate. I'm not sure why he took such an approach.

 

[Esdraelon]

He is throwing a Hail Mary even before his first debate. I'm not sure why he took such an approach.

I think he's betting on Trump being disqualified or dropping out. Either way, he won't be getting Trump supporters on his team. He'll look back in a few years and realize just how badly he blew up his political career. Oh well...

 

[shockedcanadian]

I think he's betting on Trump being disqualified or dropping out. Either way, he won't be getting Trump supporters on his team. He'll look back in a few years and realize just how badly he blew up his political career. Oh well...

Precisely. What does he think will happen? Dem supporters will say "I like the courage of this man, I am going to vote for him!". He might cost himself Florida at this rate, it makes zero sense to me. I am a simple man though so what do I know?

 

[Augustine_]

I think he's betting on Trump being disqualified or dropping out. Either way, he won't be getting Trump supporters on his team. He'll look back in a few years and realize just how badly he blew up his political career. Oh well...

Any republican that gets entangled with Trump in any way, whether they're pro or anti Trump, is basically ending their political career

 

[odanny]

From what I have observed, the people who are die-hard Trumpers know less about poilitics, to say nothing of the world, than any other voting base in the United States. I wouldn't so much call them "listless vessels", as I believe the fuedal term "vassals" to be more appropriate.

 

[chesswarsnow]

Sorry bout that,

1. He is speaking out of his ass, its over for him.
2. The next to fall will be the next one.
3. Ole Fat Ass, likely.

Regards,
SirJamesofTexas

 

[Rocko]

Might as well throw a Hail Mary and call Trump supporters a cult

 

[two_iron]

Sounds like DeSantis has fucked his way out of a cushy ambassadorship to Turks and Caicos in 2025.

Meanwhile, he's been horse-fucking the dims in FL for years now, so we'll show him some love.

 

[konradv]

There was some backlash after Desantis called out Trump supporters for their sheep-like behavior.
I'm surprised Desantis defended his remarks because I thought he would be afraid of Trump supporters. But at the end this was not the case.
Desantis has nothing to lose because he was extremely far behind Trump in the polls behind the remarks. It's not like he's now "doomed". He always was. I think now he's just speaking his mind:

DeSantis defends 'listless vessels' remark about Trump supporters after backlash

Trump's campaign and allies slammed DeSantis after he urged Republicans against becoming "listless vessels" who support the former president. The Florida governor later said he was referring to Republican critics in Congress.

www.nbcnews.com

Did DeSantis go woke?!?

 

[Rawley]

I think he's betting on Trump being disqualified or dropping out. Either way, he won't be getting Trump supporters on his team. He'll look back in a few years and realize just how badly he blew up his political career. Oh well...

He should have waited until 2028

 

[mudwhistle]

He is throwing a Hail Mary even before his first debate. I'm not sure why he took such an approach.

Because if elected he's already bought and paid for just like Hillary was.

 

[initforme]

Don't show for a debate? Don't earn my vote.

 

[Kondor3]

DeSantis gets full credit for telling The Truth in this instance... good on him...

 

[22lcidw]

Any republican that gets entangled with Trump in any way, whether they're pro or anti Trump, is basically ending their political career

People who vote and see the endless lies have to go somewhere. Trump gave direction. It was not even conservative. It was common sense.

 

[wamose]

DeSantis is looking more like a neocon every day.

 

[mudwhistle]

There was some backlash after Desantis called out Trump supporters for their sheep-like behavior.
I'm surprised Desantis defended his remarks because I thought he would be afraid of Trump supporters. But at the end this was not the case.
Desantis has nothing to lose because he was extremely far behind Trump in the polls behind the remarks. It's not like he's now "doomed". He always was. I think now he's just speaking his mind:

DeSantis defends 'listless vessels' remark about Trump supporters after backlash

Trump's campaign and allies slammed DeSantis after he urged Republicans against becoming "listless vessels" who support the former president. The Florida governor later said he was referring to Republican critics in Congress.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[22lcidw]

DeSantis is looking more like a neocon every day.

All he and the other candidates have to do is tell us their agendas. We know them now. It is simple. To give DeSantis the benefit of the about, the Progs want to destroy him. Only he can tell us different.