Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has accepted a second debate invitation in New Hampshire, specifically CNN's debate, indicating his active participation in the state's political discourse. His recent presidential town hall in Iowa showcased his consistent messaging on immigration and gun reform. Despite facing criticism for his decision not to fire Dr. Alonso, Florida's counterpart to Dr. Fauci, during the COVID-19 pandemic, DeSantis received commendation for his performance at the CNN town hall, with supporters noting his precision and confidence. Nikki Haley made a compelling case to GOP primary voters, arguing that she is a stronger candidate against Biden than Trump or DeSantis and can support down-ballot Republicans. DeSantis himself assured voters of his reliability, stating, "If I tell you I’m going to do something, you can take it to the bank — I’m going to deliver on it." Amidst these developments, there was a clarification regarding an error where listeners heard '22' instead of '2200', and concerns were raised about the potential reaction of Republican voters if Trump does not win Iowa, to which DeSantis responded dismissively. Additionally, there was a mention of only 'Five voters' in relation to an unspecified context, and a claim that DeSantis failed Florida agriculture.
Ron DeSantis stayed on message when asked about immigration and gun reform during a presidential town hall in Iowa. Here's what he said: https://t.co/pOkKzH0dzQ
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.@NikkiHaley making a sharp argument here for the GOP primary voter that she is stronger against Biden than Trump or DeSantis & can help carry down ballot Republicans. #CNNtownhall
Several of you heard 22 not 2200. Checking transcript and if I misheard, I will take the post down with apologies to @RonDeSantis. https://t.co/jvnrUfdSTq
If I tell you I’m going to do something, you can take it to the bank — I’m going to deliver on it. https://t.co/4KnrvEhrJQ
Five voters. Saved you a click. https://t.co/SlPdldc7Ls
Collins: "You said previously that you believe if Donald Trump does not win Iowa, that he'll say the caucuses are stolen. What if Republican voters believe him?" DeSantis: "Well, no, they're not..." https://t.co/Wprs8cqAPp
My goodness. It’s not really a choice after watching that town hall, is it Iowa? @RonDeSantis checks every box and restores real hope for a better tomorrow that has been missing for far too long. He’s right there. Take him!
My family watched @RonDeSantis answer question after question tonight with absolute precision, care and confidence during the CNN Townhall. He is the man for the job. He is leaps and bounds better than anyone running. #Election2024 #DeSantis2024
Ron DeSantis failed Florida agriculture. https://t.co/MCibIrabyM
EXC: DeSantis Wouldn't Fire Florida's Own Fauci During COVID – Dr. Alonso. https://t.co/J5CDgGQxET
NEW: @RonDeSantis accepts CNN's debate in New Hampshire. This is the second debate invitation DeSantis has accepted in the Granite State. Full statement 🔽 https://t.co/zpYZEgRovb