Ron DeSantis was challenged by Gavin Newsom to a debate, after Dan Rather suggested that they air their differences on TV.
“Here’s an idea for Chris Licht, the new head of @CNN. Set up a debate — one-on-one — between @GavinNewsom and @RonDeSantisFL,”In late August, the veteran journalist shared his thoughts via Twitter. “Two governors of big states, potential presidential candidates. Prime time. Ratings I bet would be huge. Who would have the courage to show up?”
Friday afternoon Newsom followed his lead and shared the tweet, adding: “Hey @GovRonDeSantis, clearly you’re struggling, distracted, and busy playing politics with people’s lives. Since you have only one overriding need — attention –let’s take this up & debate.”
The Florida governor was elected earlier in the day. mockedNewsom says he is proud of his achievements “hair gel is interfering with his brain function.”Newsom, however, retorted with his own wisecrack. “I’ll bring my hair gel. You bring your hairspray. Name the time before Election Day. @CNN.”
The California and Florida governors’ feud escalated on Wednesday when DeSantis used part of his state’s $12 million budget allocated for relocating “unauthorized aliens”To Fly 50 refugees into Martha’s Vineyard, a Democratic jurisdiction. Texas governor Greg Abbott transported asylum seekers to a street near Kamala Harris’ Washington, D.C. residence.
Newsom immediately made the call to the Department of Justice for an investigation “these inhuman efforts to use kids as political pawns.”
“What @GovRonDeSantis and @GregAbbott_TX are doing isn’t clever, it’s cruel,”He TweetA copy of the letter that he wrote to Attorney General Merrick Grland is also included.
DeSantis is open Friday VowTo spend “every penny” of the budget to repeat the Martha’s Vineyard stunt.
“These are just the beginning efforts,”During a Daytona Beach news conference, the Republican governor stated these words. “We’ve got an infrastructure in place now. There’s going to be a lot more that’s happening.”
Newsom and DeSantis also disagree on issues such as energy and reproductive rights. Placing billboardsHis state is a sanctuary for abortion. Many are speculating that Newsom is bringing the fight outside his state and to the national stage because he’s planning to run for president in 2024.
Newsom has PromisedTo help “make Ron DeSantis a one-term governor,”His support for Charlie Crist, Democratic opponent, is a sign of his solidarity. In his home state, he’s running for reelection against Republican State Senator Brian Dahle; the two are slated to debate in late October.
