Both DeSantis and Trump spoke at the Florida Freedom Summit today.

Left: Trump speaking to a near empty room.
Right: DeSantis Taking the stage to a packed room.

The energy is completely gone from Team Trump.

DeSantis is going to win. pic.twitter.com/9FuaiZDhp4

— Peter Henlein (@SwissWatchGuy) November 4, 2023

PHOTO: Gov. Ron DeSantis packs the house at the @FloridaGOP Freedom Summit pic.twitter.com/Eecb0gmkU1

— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) November 4, 2023

And yet the media claims everyone there was team Trump and booed the other candidates off the stage.

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Washington Post focus group doesn't like Biden

but hates Trump more.

and the Washington Post wants Trump to be the GOP nominee:

Trump means a Biden Win in 2024

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agreed, should go w/ Vivek.

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Vivek may not qualify for the 4th Debate at this rate, he's fading badly. It's Trump, DeSantis, or maybe Haley. Trump has by far the tallest climb in the General.

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I mostly agree with this.

I think the difference maker in the general is going to be motivation; are people going to be fired up to vote for DeSantis DeSantis over Biden?
Both Trump and Biden are known quantities and desantis is not(at least on the national level).

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In the general, it's Trump, the MAGA voters will be motivated. Many hardcore conservatives that aren't necessary all in on Trump will be too.

However, there will be a good sized contingent of GOP voters that will be lukewarm to downright reluctant to vote for him.

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AggieVictor10 said:

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LMCane said:

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Washington Post focus group doesn't like Biden

but hates Trump more.

and the Washington Post wants Trump to be the GOP nominee:

Trump means a Biden Win in 2024

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agreed, should go w/ Vivek.

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Vivek may not qualify for the 4th Debate at this rate, he's fading badly. It's Trump, DeSantis, or maybe Haley. Trump has by far the tallest climb in the General.

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I mostly agree with this.

I think the difference maker in the general is going to be motivation; are people going to be fired up to vote for DeSantis DeSantis over Biden?
Both Trump and Biden are known quantities and desantis is not(at least on the national level).

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In the general, it's Trump, the MAGA voters will be motivated. Many hardcore conservatives that aren't necessary all in on Trump will be too.

However, there will be a good sized contingent of GOP voters that will be lukewarm to downright reluctant to vote for him.

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Elections have consequences.

overcoming 81,000,000 is impossible no matter who the right rolls out.

Laura Loomer is a sociopath. This is the Trump campaign now.

We all know that there is a thin line between love and hate but there is also a thin line between sane and crazy.@ChristinaPushaw, she's crazy in love with you.pic.twitter.com/8bvAk18hKN

— Adam B. Coleman, President of Aintblackistan (@wrong_speak) November 4, 2023

Do people watch this and actually want to vote for Trump? Really?

WATCH: Trump does impression of DeSantis crying, begging for endorsement in 2018

"Tears flowing from his eyes. And I said, sure. 'I need your endorsement sir! I need your endorsement, please! I need your freaking endorsement, please!'"

"Now he's like a wounded, falling bird." pic.twitter.com/4yrxUcoxz8

— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) November 4, 2023

From seconds :23 through :30 the crowd heckles Trump and reminds him that Governor DeSantis and Florida was the shining beacon of Freedom during the dark days of covid. Much to his dismay. He was shaken.

pic.twitter.com/Yh9DwXjNRh

— HJoseph (@DontShedOnMe_1) November 4, 2023

And MAGA will believe it actually happened.

Yeah, DeSantis should definitely drop out. I mean he has no momentum and no one wants to hear from him. I mean compared to Trump at the same event it was just embarrassing, right?

Florida is ⁦@RonDeSantis⁩ Country 🐊🇺🇸 #RD24 pic.twitter.com/aSFajtsmWN

— Kelly Kundinger (@Kelly_Kundinger) November 4, 2023

Maybe there is something of a race left to play here. Iowa governor endorsed DeSantis.

I can tell you guys one thing, Florida grass roots activists are not happy with Trump today.

Trump omitted Florida’s outstanding COVID performance while standing on a stage in Florida, speaking to the Florida GOP.

He came off like a petty small man and it didn’t go unnoticed. https://t.co/LjkZbTGJpP

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) November 5, 2023

Trump still talking up the jab but thinks because he opposed mandates he should get a pass. Actually you should be thanking him if you are really MAGA.

JUST NOW: Iowa voter tells Trump "we have lost people because you supported the jab."

Trump responds by praising the COVID mRNA shots, doesn't acknowledge any of the adverse effects.

"I was able to do something that nobody else could have done...There's a big portion of the… pic.twitter.com/rfuj4jqybS

— DeSantis War Room 🐊 (@DeSantisWarRoom) June 1, 2023

nm

Reynolds’ endorsement is a huge win for DeSantis, who hopes to harness her star power among Iowa Republicans as he looks to catch up with Trump. https://t.co/VazCNDyHju

— Gene Church (@GeneChurch1776) November 5, 2023

Oh I am liking this as a ticket https://t.co/OFCMsg4vre

— Spence Rogers (@SpenceRogers) November 5, 2023

"Where is his wife, while he's out galavanting around with another woman!?"-Loomer, probably.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to endorse Ron DeSantis for president Monday as Donald Trump fumes

Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision to endorse Ron DeSantis angered Donald Trump, who has already accused Reynolds of being insufficiently loyal

Brianne Pfannenstiel Des Moines Register

After months of quietly signaling her support for Ron DeSantis, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will formally endorse the Florida governor for president at a Des Moines rally Monday, sources close to both confirmed to the Des Moines Register.

The endorsement is an enormous win for DeSantis, who hopes to harness Reynolds' star power among Iowa Republicans as he looks to jumpstart his stagnant campaign and establish himself as a clear alternative to front-runner Donald Trump in the race's critical final months.

Reynolds plans to speak at DeSantis' predebate rally Monday as well as a Davenport meet-and-greet Tuesday morning. She will then fly to Miami to help him fundraise around Wednesday's debate.

In an Oct. 25 call with Iowa reporters, DeSantis said earning Reynolds' formal endorsement would be "a huge get" for his campaign.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Just Perfect. Don't ya love the happy faces of the folks he lit up with hope last night? https://t.co/pI0lI403SB

— Patrick Amoresano (@PatrickAmor2024) November 7, 2023

"How many phone books is he sitting on to be able to be seen on-screen!?" Low-energy Trump, probably.

Trump influencers have been pushing the Waka Flacka endorsement as more important than Kim Reynolds. Then they throw out logic like this:

WTF is a "Waka Flacka"?

And Cernovich is a piece of ****, always has been.

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WTF is a "Waka Flacka"?

And Cernovich is a piece of ****, always has been.

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Some Rapper apparently. I'm not sure as I am not a "gelded slave".

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Presidential campaign
In April 2015, Malphurs announced that he was running for president, despite the fact he was below the constitutionally required age of 35, as he was only 30 by the time of the 2016 United States presidential election. His platform included legalizing marijuana, raising the minimum hourly wage to $15, and creating better trade opportunities for school students. His other proposals included banning dogs from restaurants and making it illegal for people with shoe sizes above 13 to walk on the street. He also seemed to be dismissive of Congress, and had an anti-war stance. Former professional wrestler Ric Flair was his running mate.

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waka_Flocka_Flame

Trumps VP?

WF is a rapper.

I don't understand the moniker, in this usage, though.

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Presidential campaign
In April 2015, Malphurs announced that he was running for president, despite the fact he was below the constitutionally required age of 35, as he was only 30 by the time of the 2016 United States presidential election. His platform included legalizing marijuana, raising the minimum hourly wage to $15, and creating better trade opportunities for school students. His other proposals included banning dogs from restaurants and making it illegal for people with shoe sizes above 13 to walk on the street. He also seemed to be dismissive of Congress, and had an anti-war stance. Former professional wrestler Ric Flair was his running mate.

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waka_Flocka_Flame

Trumps VP?

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As a Size 14 Shoe Wearer this concerns me.

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Presidential campaign
In April 2015, Malphurs announced that he was running for president, despite the fact he was below the constitutionally required age of 35, as he was only 30 by the time of the 2016 United States presidential election. His platform included legalizing marijuana, raising the minimum hourly wage to $15, and creating better trade opportunities for school students. His other proposals included banning dogs from restaurants and making it illegal for people with shoe sizes above 13 to walk on the street. He also seemed to be dismissive of Congress, and had an anti-war stance. Former professional wrestler Ric Flair was his running mate.

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waka_Flocka_Flame

Trumps VP?

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As a Size 14 Shoe Wearer this concerns me.

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This guys anti-large feet platform will go well with Trump's tiny hands. Talk about a dream team.

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"How many phone books is he sitting on to be able to be seen on-screen!?" Low-energy Trump, probably.

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He has lifts in his underwear!!!!

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"How many phone books is he sitting on to be able to be seen on-screen!?" Low-energy Trump, probably.

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He has lifts in his underwear!!!!

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Judging by his hands, Trump knows all about "enhancing" undies.

How did DeSantis-endorsed candidates do last night? I know there was at least one Trump-endorsed one who didn't win the Kentucky governorship…

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How did DeSantis-endorsed candidates do last night? I know there was at least one Trump-endorsed one who didn't win the Kentucky governorship…

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The only real Trump/DeSantis endorsement battle was Kentucky last night because Trump was so vocal about Cameron and DeSantis backed his opponent in the Primary. Most of the other races that went the other way were State Leg that didn't have involvement from either really.

I don't think all the blame falls on Trump for Cameron losing but I do know if he won he would certainly take all the credit. Beshear was a strong candidate who had more money and McDaniel of course didn't do enough while Trump never does anything more than give an endorsement and think that his brand is all it takes to win. He certainly doesn't give them money and I don't think he did any events for Cameron.

Trump backed republicans have now lost in 2017, 2018, 2019,2020, 2021, 2022 , 2023.. No its not cheating its Donald Trump- I'm tired of all the losing .

— Tony C (@topcat1460) November 8, 2023

interesting that somehow DeSantis was "crying and begging" for Trump's endorsement in 2018 (that's laughable)

and yet DeSantis won in 2018 when the GOP was demolished across the country.

at the same time Trump and his cronies only take credit for SOMEONE ELSE winning

and not Trump losing the House in 2018, losing his own Presidential race to Biden in 2020, and losing the Senate in 2021 and 2022

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How did DeSantis-endorsed candidates do last night? I know there was at least one Trump-endorsed one who didn't win the Kentucky governorship…

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does DeSantis run around the country bragging how his endorsement is the sole reason people get elected,

while simultaneously denying he has anything to do with it when his endorsed candidates lose easy elections?

oh yeah, that would be Donald Trump doing that.