A long-time Republican operative recently called Ron “Don’t Say Gay” DeSantis the “worst candidate” he’s ever seen.
The flailing Florida governor’s recent emails begging supporters for money probably won’t do much to sway him off that assessment.
For the last week, DeSantis has been flooding his supporters’ email inboxes with the subject line: “Do not tell my children that men can get pregnant.” Politico says he’s sent out that bizarre missive not one, not two, but three times.
With a key fundraising deadline Friday, Republican candidates have been trying to drum up cash any way they can. Donald Trump, unsurprisingly, has led emails with his ever-increasing legal woes–and to strong success.
Nikki Haley, meanwhile, is contrasting her comments on race with President Barack Obama‘s.
Politico analyzed the recent fundraising emails from top Republican presidential contenders, and found the word “woke” appears in 40.7% of them. Joe Biden is second at 34.3%, with “Left” taking third at 22.5%.
Those numbers indicate that Republicans are hellbent on making next year’s election all about the culture wars and Biden. But nobody is digging in harder than DeSantis, who’s obsessed with demonizing LGBTQ+ people.
While some transgender men can get pregnant, it’s a rare occurrence; and obviously, not even close to one of the biggest issues facing society. But DeSantis is all aboard the culture war train, despite mounting evidence that his campaign is becoming derailed.
A new NBC News survey shows that DeSantis’ support has fallen by nine percentage points since April, putting him behind Trump by 24 points in a hypothetical race between the two. DeSantis’ unfavorable rating stands at 48.1%, compared to 32.1% in January.
The more exposure DeSantis receives, the less support he receives. Who could’ve imagined?
He has such a fun-loving personality!
From snubbing WW2 veterans to not answering questions from potential voters, it’s apparent that DeSantis is horrible at this whole campaigning thing.
Most recently, he tried the ol’ Rick Perry routine about eliminating federal agencies. His efforts didn’t go over well.
They looked at the Paul Ryan spare parts and said “no these are still good for something”
— Smile Liner (@HeadPurser) June 29, 2023
does he ever utter a sentence that doesn’t get “woke ideology” shoved in there?
— olddognewtricks (@OldWhiteWestie) June 29, 2023
It’s like that nerdy kid in school who is completely obsessed with one thing and no matter what you’re talking about they try to work that obsession into every conversation until you’re so tired of hearing about it you stop talking to them completely
— why so smug (@whysosmug) June 28, 2023
Yes. He’s definitely the kid on the playground that nobody wants to play with.
— NamasteSash (she/her) (@namatesash) June 28, 2023
Unfortunately, DeSantis is good at attacking LGBTQ+ people.
During Florida’s last legislative session, he expanded “Don’t Say Gay” to all grade levels, signed a bill outlawing gender-affirming care for minors and made it a criminal offense if adults don’t use the bathroom that corresponds with the sex they were assigned at birth. The legislature also passed a bill targeting drag shows.
But the crueler he gets, the worse he performs. Maybe that’s because when he’s not scapegoating gays, he’s doing things like allowing roads to be built his radioactive mining waste.
No wonder why he’s spending his time talking about pregnant men…
Florida needs a new state flag depicting death and destruction.
— Immigrants Make America Great 🎶 (@KevinSixx13) June 30, 2023
Talk about Disney characters. He’s turning into Cruella Deville.
— Gale Sinatra ☮️ (@GaleSinatra) June 30, 2023
Just once I’d like a story of him to be truly The Onion and not truth.
— Misti Layne (@MistiLayne) June 30, 2023
The radioactive roads will be roads that DeSantis never plans to ride on personally so it’ll be just fine.
— Barb: Stop GOP Fascists🗣🌻💙🌻 (@BBopTop) June 30, 2023
I can’t even anymore…
— Barbara Desrosiers (@Turtlespirit49) June 30, 2023
jax florida
I wonder how soon he is going to tell us he is suspending his campaign to fight the woke in Florida?
Fahd
Wondering why there aren´t more Stonewall like demonstrations in Florida….maybe people are rightly afraid of being shot for who they are and having their assailants claim they were ¨standing their ground¨Where´s the LGBT militia in Florida when you need them?
Still, I feel certain that DeSantis´political demise is imminent. He’s going to keep doubling down till they throw him out of the casino. Messing with Disney is always a losing proposition.
decrans
Here’s what I know on the canvassing front lines. His campaign is building ground games in traditionally blue states. They are also paying a higher hourly wage than the California State Democratic party at the present moment. I’ve been applying to any company that will have me. In Joe Biden’s doddering economy? You bet your a$$.
dbmcvey
DeSantis has built his career off of anti-gay and racist culture wars. Why would you work for the California Democractic Party? You’re a conservative.
Maybe the reason you can’t get a job is you, because unemployment is really low.
decrans
I have an extensive background chock-full of progressive canvassing companies. With my gender detransiton, my political views gradually evolved. I’ve told you multiple times, Dave Matthews.
decrans
And also, Dave Matthews, here’s another educational moment for you. Put down your Martini. Trans people, 33 percent of which live in extreme poverty and navigate unemployment, sometimes have spotty work histories due to discrimination and maintaining a workhorse pace of medical appointments. That’s the reality. Again, you are presenting the RuPaul Drag Race Disney fantasy and not telling kids about the finer details. And that’s on you as a supporter of this medicalization process.
ScottOnEarth
Looks like no company will have you. But, good luck working for a demented loser like DeSantis.
decrans
Thank you. He pays $22 an hour to the Democratic Party of California’s $15.
dbmcvey
So Jared, you’re telling us you’re a prostitute selling yourself to the highest bidder. Quelel suprise.
dbmcvey
And Jared, you think the way to help trans people is to make them illegal? What a hypocrite you are.
decrans
I believe the far-left uses the term ‘sex worker.’ How inappropriate!
Brian
There is zero chance that California’s electoral votes will go to a Republican in 2024. Also, California uses a winner-takes-all approach like almost every other state, so it’s not like minor headway will result in any actual votes in the Electoral College.
Where do you get your stats on wages and salaries? Are you referring only to entry level or to averages? How many staff are employed by each party? A couple of random numbers mean nothing without more context. The Democrats might have a stratified pay system across many levels from interns to experts, which would explain why there are some people making very little.
It’s hard to believe any of your statistics when you lie so obviously about other things. You can’t engage in actual discussion or debate. Maybe it’s that ignorance, dishonesty, and creepiness that causes so many companies to reject you. If you were a decent human being, you’d be hired. “Nobody wants to work anymore,” as you yourself have said here. It’s a worker’s market, and you should be able to command what you want — if you weren’t a total moron.
Bosch
“Trans people, 33 percent of which live in extreme poverty and navigate unemployment, sometimes have spotty work histories due to discrimination”
If you cared about that, you wouldn’t be supporting the GOP. Is it too much to ask for some consistency in your invented persona?
decrans
Wow. Brian almost sounds like a Republican. If you want to canvass for Ron DeSantis that bad, I can give you the email. From what you posted, you sound on board! So if you admit a stratified meritocracy, why are you supporting a party that allegedly believes in working-class handouts? Not too bright there, Brian. Not too bright in the slightest.
decrans
If y’all actually gave a rat’s behind about trans people, shouldn’t you be doing more for the 33 percent in extreme poverty? Oh, did you make them a sparkly cupcake at Pride? You’re a regular Larry Kramer!
decrans
And I’ve got news for y’all. Sixty-three percent of Americans think gender is decided at birth. Most Americans think your identity is invented. That’s why you lost the Supreme Court case today. Go cry about it.
Bosch
“Sixty-three percent of Americans think gender is decided at birth.”
Americans think Amsterdam is the capital of Paris.
dbmcvey
Oh Jared, they’re only sex workers if there is sex involved. You’re an ideological prostitute. But thank you for admitting that.
decrans
Love how Bosch peddles out elitist talking points. That worked so well in 2016. How is it that y’all expect 63 percent of Americans to accept your way of thinking? (By the way, that number has climbed in the past few years.) Insults and deplorable lines? Such a winning strategy! In the past decade, more working-class people and people of color are identifying as conservative. Ron DeSantis ain’t the only one flailing his arms wildly as this thread painfully illustrates. How sad.
decrans
And you’re damn right that I’m an ideological prostitute. Once again, Dave Matthews, I’ve said this before. Perk up your ears. Both major parties are controlled by the same corporate interests at the core. It’s why we have had the same recurring issues since I crawled out of my mother’s birth canal: poverty, crime, homelessness, etc. When it behooves the same elite structures not to solve these issues BECAUSE PROFIT IS INVOLVED, it sometimes turns people into ideological prostitutes. And since my political views shifted with my gender transition and subsequent de-transition, I believe certain aspects of what Ron DeSantis is saying. In order to afford the cost of living in California, I will take $22 an hour because that’s what I’m used to getting from this past slate of progressive canvassing jobs. We’re all prostitutes to some degree. America runs on prostitution! Now, the Democrats have a segment of far-left Bernie bros who want to tear down capitalism. To a degree, Joe Biden attempted to bend to their will. How is a true systemic overhaul supposed to take place when you’re receiving the same Big Oil donations as the Republicans, though? It can’t. Intelligent people can see it’s a ruse. And in that case, I’m cashing my paycheck because this is Westernized capitalism until the very end.
abfab
DECRANS.
You didn’t crawl out. You were pulled out with a coat hanger and now we have to listen to your constant shit.
decrans
Abfab, nice to see you! You tucked your tail and ran for a week. Good to have you back.
still_onthemark
I’ve often heard straight married guys say “WE’RE PREGNANT!” Everybody has heard that. Even decrans has heard that.
Puddin’ Fingers is going nowhere in 2024, but unfortunately he’ll be back in 2028.
cuteguy
Tom Cruise should sue this m0ron for making Top Gun look like shiz. Everything this idiot touches he destroys. He has the Midas touch, in reverse
Kangol2
The US media were quite enamored with this tinpot, Ivy League-certified fascist DeFascist at first, but now that they see he’s struggling against the treasonous psychopath Don the Con, they’re running lots of articles slamming him. On top of all of his other disgusting qualities (racism high on the list), he’s rabidly anti-gay (not just anti-trans), which ought to give every gay person pause. When he upsets even the Log Cabinettes so much they’re protesting his crap, that ought to serve as a warning to anyone who’s got any sense, especially any LGBTQ person.
decrans
The Log Cabin Republicans aren’t a monolith, though. That’s like saying (insert whatever ethnicity group).
cuteguy
@decrans
Why the f*ck is there such a stupid group to begin with?!!! Gay republicans makes as much sense as black klansmen. Or Jewish Nazis. The log cabin m0rons are monolithic in the sense that they all hate themselves for supporting the GQP cult
dbmcvey
DeCrans (Jared) would have totally been in the Sturmabteilung even up till the night of long knives.
decrans
Nope, Dave Matthews. It’s simple. I don’t want autistic kids mistakenly pushed down the path of trans medicalization by incomponent doctors and parents. The numbers are growing!