Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Speak at Police Event Monday in Chicago Suburbs

[SheltieLover]

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/florida-gov-ron-desantis-to-speak-at-police-event-monday-in-chicago-suburbs/3076717/

Even before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' scheduled appearance in the Chicago suburbs on Monday, news of the Republican's upcoming visit sparked a reaction in the Chicago mayor's race and from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

DeSantis will speak at an event entitled "Law and Order Illinois" in Elmhurst, which is being promoted by - but not hosted by - Chicago Lodge 7 of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Speaking Friday, Pritzker sent a clear message about his priorities as governor, while leveling criticism against DeSantis, who is seen as a possible contender in the 2024 presidential election.

"I think every elected official and every candidate for office ought to be calling him out and denouncing what he stands for, and I am sure that he's going to repeat when he comes," Pritzker said.

More at link.

Wtf is this moron going to IL & NY to talk to cops?

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Hoping he gets a warm welcome from protesters.

[SheltieLover]

2. Likewise!

Pos!

[Phoenix61]

3. They aren't a media outlet. If it's on their web-site they are promoting it.

Seems like there may be a little discord in the FOP. Pretty bad when the candidate you’re supporting comes out against the speaker you’re promoting.

[everyonematters]

4. This is all about demonizing urban blacks.

[SheltieLover]

5. Campaigning early?

[bluestarone]

6. He's not happy with fucking up his own state

So now he's going state to state with his FUCKING BULLSHIT!

[SheltieLover]

9. Apparently so.

[GoCubsGo]

11. I saw something yesterday that he is also meddling in the Chicago Mayoral race.

I don't think it will ultimately provide the results he wants. The people of Florida might love him, but his shit isn't going to work in a lot of places outside of his state.

[SheltieLover]

18. Wish they could run him out if the state, tbh. Pos!

[mopinko]

7. paul vallas, fop endorsed candidate, is doing well in the polls.

lori looks to be going down. all the illinois magats on twitter r cryin about brandon johnson being ‘under the thumb’ of the teachers union.
the law and order types r all over vallas. unions r killin us poor taxpayers, dontcha know?
the fact that the big property owners wiggle out of taxes w the help of members of the city council has nuthin to do w it, i tell ya.

ugh.

[lpbk2713]

8. The early stages of the DeShithouse presidential campaign run.

Are Florida taxpayers paying for this?

[SheltieLover]

10. That's what it looks like to me.

[tanyev]

12. He's hoping to find some Illinois Nazis.

[MagickMuffin]

13. Enforcing the Enforcers for future coup

Enforcers are really into authoritarian figures. They scratch each other’s back and cover ups along the way!

[Kaleva]

14. DeSantis is really pissing off TFG and the Magahats.

My advice to DeSantis is to keep doing what he's doing

"Trump rages against New York Post after DeSantis profile"

https://thehill.com/homenews/3866373-trump-rages-against-new-york-post-after-desantis-profile/

[Hotler]

15. A Nazi rally. Madison Square Garden next. nt

[SheltieLover]

19. Yup!

[sarcasmo]

16. Commander Waterford will be speaking in Chicago.

[Sympthsical]

17. "Wtf is this moron going to IL & NY to talk to cops?"

Because crime is going to be an issue in the 2024 election guaranteed.

He's going to tee up as a "law and order" type and see what it can do in the swing states. And how would you do that? Go into the big cities where the crime stories are - and as an added benefit, Democratic mayors and prosecutors he can lay it on - and find the disgruntled to speak to the narrative he's weaving. "I've spoken with police in the big cities, crime is a problem, and it's the Democrats' fault."

If anyone is able to trademark the phrase "Soros prosecutors" and collect royalties on it, I suggest filing now. We're all going to be very tired of that phrase in about a year.

I don't think anything he or the Right is doing is all that mysterious. They're pretty open about their plans and strategies. They're not making a secret of any of it.

[Kaleva]

22. +1

[PortTack]

24. Agree..but he isn't going to be successful turning IL or NY red

[Sympthsical]

27. No, he's preparing to make blue cities central to his arguments

Chicago and New York.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him pop up in other places like Seattle, Portland, SF, LA, etc.

Any city where crime has been in the news for the past few years, he's going buzz on in to start laying his eggs.

The man is not stupid. People keep thinking he is for some reason. It's dangerous. He has a plan.

[PortTack]

28. He may not be stupid..I personally think he's an educated idiot.

Is he dangerous yes, does he have a plan yes. Making blue cities central to his plan will only make the blue cities, where elections are won and lost more determined to not vote for the party of GUNS!
Oh yes, I’m tough on crime, but let’s not do anything about the guns. JMHO but that’s a piss poor arguement.

[Sympthsical]

29. It's a piss poor argument to you and me

But he's not trying to make an argument to you or me. What we think is immaterial.

If I were him, I would make a deal of blue cities in blue states. States he knows he'd never win. If people there get pissed off, who cares? But crime has popped up again and again in voter concerns and priorities. He doesn't need to win people who he'll never win anyway. He just needs to peel away enough people in swing states. People who are discontent with crime.

Think of San Francisco and how Chesa Boudin got sent packing.

If he can stoke that sentiment in places without attacking those places, it helps him.

That's what I think this Police in Big Cities tour is about.

[PortTack]

30. Your point is noted. Althou, I don't think the argument of crime can win him the WH

It may win him the nomination.

Tfg is going to be his ruination. Not sure if tfg will go 3rd party, but you can bet he’ll tell his cult, that will always remain loyal not to vote for him splitting the gqp even further. He and his handlers ought to be looking at that, not running around the country touting he’s the candidate of law and order especially when FL ranks middle of the road in crime…really not a great track record. NY rates actually the same as FL

https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/how-the-violent-crime-rate-in-florida-compares-to-other-states/article_7bdb63d3-83b2-5ebb-ba9b-171113cab284.html

[PortTack]

20. Tfg will not stop if desatan takes the nomination. I really question whether he will go 3rd party

But I do know he will do his damnedest to convince his voters not to vote, and bash him every chance he gets. The cult is not loyal to little rooonie, they are loyal to tfg.

As far as desatan coming to Illinois..good luck with that

[Kaleva]

21. Much of Illinois is red

Chicago makes it Blue.

[PortTack]

23. that is true, just like other states, upstate NY is very red, AZ outside of Tucson and Phoenix red

GA outside of Atlanta red.

[Mr.Bill]

25. Even California has solid red areas.

It's a good thing that acres don't vote, people do.

[PortTack]

26. Yup!