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Blaukraut

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20. We underestimate him at our peril

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Fri Feb 10, 2023, 10:12 PM

Feb 2023

We think he has no charisma. By the time Fox News is done polishing the turd, the Magats will adore him like they do/did Trump. He comes across a huge asshole. Just the type the republican base loves. A guy meaner than a junkyard dog, who lives to own the libs.

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The more I hear about DeSantis [View all] senseandsensibility Feb 2023 OP

Yep.Yale really turns out some gems, don't they? Iris Feb 2023 #1

Terrifies is the right word senseandsensibility Feb 2023 #2

Don't forget that he also went to Harvard Law and got honors there. CTyankee Feb 2023 #16

I don't think his act Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #3

You wouldn't think so senseandsensibility Feb 2023 #4

Trump had the advantage of running against Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #7

'24 will not be bereft of shenanigans, and the moonscape Feb 2023 #8

I think the era of Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #9

And Trump had Charisma, even though it doesn't work on us. emulatorloo Feb 2023 #19

He just needs to win the electoral college vote. I'm sure they are already working to fix it. jalan48 Feb 2023 #10

I don't see him doing well Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #11

I hope you are right. He's bad news. jalan48 Feb 2023 #13

I don't either. He has no personality, and that voice really Meadowoak Feb 2023 #14

I doubt he'll make it out of the primaries. Remember WonderBoys Scott Walker and Rick Perry? emulatorloo Feb 2023 #21

I've felt that way about him for a long time. Jarqui Feb 2023 #5

It's fortunate that he has no discernible personality Clash City Rocker Feb 2023 #6

Desantis has the personality and charisma of a turnip. Joe Cool Feb 2023 #12

+1 Meadowoak Feb 2023 #15

I live in Florida. Trust me. He's worse. In It to Win It Feb 2023 #17

He has zero charisma. And his kooky culture war bs won't fly with mainstream voters. emulatorloo Feb 2023 #18

We underestimate him at our peril Blaukraut Feb 2023 #20

Trump genuinely has charisma. But DeSantis makes Pence look a rock star in comparison to his white emulatorloo Feb 2023 #22

He comes across as smooth & not such a smart ass like Trump Raine Feb 2023 #23

He is too weak to stand up to Trump. He's only brave enough to attack teachers. nt Quixote1818 Feb 2023 #24

Blame The Florida Legislature as well. scarletlib Feb 2023 #25