{"id":2113687,"date":"2023-12-01T17:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T22:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-pulls-out-pornography-mid-debate-to-absolutely-torch-newsom\/"},"modified":"2023-12-01T17:12:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T22:12:18","slug":"desantis-pulls-out-pornography-mid-debate-to-absolutely-torch-newsom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-pulls-out-pornography-mid-debate-to-absolutely-torch-newsom\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis uses &#8216;Pornography&#8217; to Slam Newsom in Debate"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-pulls-out-pornography-mid-debate-to-absolutely-torch-newsom%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2113687&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<h2>DeSantis Pulls Out &#8216;Pornography&#8217;\u2063 Mid-Debate to Absolutely Torch Newsom<\/h2>\n<p>Just \u200dto get this out of the way: Yes, any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/perplexed-ukrainians-mock-us-presidential-candidates-debating-their-future-just-stupid\/\" title=\"Confused Ukrainians mock US candidates' future debates: 'Simply dumb'\">political \u2062debate<\/a>\u200c is\u200d largely going to be a Rorschach test \u2014 most people are \u200dfar more interested\u200b in having their beliefs buttressed instead of\u200c challenged.<\/p>\n<p>But even given that admission, it\u2019s hard not to walk away from the ballyhooed \u2014 and somewhat inexplicable \u2014 Thursday night Fox News debate between Republican presidential\u200d candidate\u2064 and Florida Gov. \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ron-desantis-bans-student-organization-florida-campuses-support-terrorist-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ron DeSantis<\/a> and California Democratic Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sean-hannity-comes-clean-relationship-gavin-newsom-just-hit-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> and feel like\u200d DeSantis came away the winner.<\/p>\n<p>Now,\u2062 it\u2019s certainly fair to question what exactly he\u200b won given that \u200dNewsom is not a direct political rival at the moment \u2014 but it\u2019s undeniable that the Democrat lost something in this exchange.<\/p>\n<p>And given how much Newsom\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gov-gavin-newsom-officially-calls-convention-change-us-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">greasy, wretched brand of far-leftism<\/a> has crippled\u200d the\u2063 Golden State, his loss is the\u2062 country\u2019s gain. For that, DeSantis unequivocally deserves some kudos.<\/p>\n<p>As to how exactly this public flogging unfolded, the Florida\u200b governor blitzed \u200dNewsom on a variety of topics, but few were as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-brewing-crisis-biden-faces-worsening-dilemma-over-warehousing-kids-at-the-southern-border-report-says\/\" title=\"\u2018A Brewing Crisis\u2019: Biden Faces \u2018Worsening Dilemma\u2019 Over \u2018Warehousing Kids\u2019 At The Southern Border, Report Says\">eye-catching<\/a> as when he brought\u200c up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-gov-ducey-vetoes-sex-education-bill-signs-executive-order-instead\/\" title=\"Arizona Gov. Ducey Vetoes Sex Education Bill, Signs Executive Order Instead\">sexual material<\/a>\u200b being presented by Newsom\u2019s public school system \u2014 and\u2064 that\u2019s because\u2062 he\u200c had some visual aids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThis is a book that\u2019s in some of the schools in California,\u201d DeSantis posted \u2064to X. \u201cThis \u2063is pornography. It\u2019s cartoons. It\u2019s aimed at children \u2014 and it\u2019s \u200bwrong.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is a book that\u2019s in some of the schools in California.<\/p>\n<p>This is pornography. It\u2019s cartoons. It\u2019s aimed \u200cat children \u2014 and it\u2019s wrong.<\/p>\n<p>This should not be in schools. \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XjM1QMrCJQ\">pic.twitter.com\/XjM1QMrCJQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonDeSantis\/status\/1730425581647315398?\">December 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe role\u2064 of the school is to educate kids, not indoctrinate kids,\u201d DeSantis said \u200dduring the debate.\u200c \u201cIt\u2019s \u200cnot to impose an agenda,\u200d it\u2019s \u200dto \u200bdo \u2063the\u2062 basics.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Did Ron \u2063DeSantis win this debate with\u2063 Gavin Newsom?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\"> \t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t<label>Yes<\/label> \t\t<label  <\/p>\n<h2> How did \u200dDeSantis strategically use the mention of pornography to challenge\u2063 Newsom&#8217;s credibility during the debate?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062Om\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>Gavin \u2063Newsom<\/a> without feeling a bit\u200c perplexed by one \u2064particular moment:\u2064 when DeSantis abruptly mentioned &#8220;pornography.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During a discussion on \u2062education policy, \u200cDeSantis brought \u200cup the issue of pornography being readily \u200bavailable to students\u200d on school computers.\u200b He claimed\u2062 that\u2063 under the leadership of Newsom, California has failed to address the problem adequately.<\/p>\n<p>Now,\u2062 whether or not you believe that pornography is\u2062 a pressing issue in schools, there&#8217;s no denying that DeSantis&#8217; mention of it was strategically\u2062 timed. It caught many viewers \u2063off guard and shifted the\u200b conversation in a different\u200b direction.<\/p>\n<p>Some might argue that DeSantis&#8217; move was\u2064 nothing more than a desperate attempt to divert attention \u200dfrom other pressing issues. However, it might also \u200cbe seen as\u200d a clever tactic to undermine\u2063 Newsom&#8217;s credibility in handling issues related \u2062to education.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless\u200d of the motivation behind DeSantis&#8217; mention of pornography, it highlights an essential aspect of political debates \u2013\u2064 the battle for control over the narrative. In this case,\u2064 DeSantis \u2063used pornography as a wedge\u200b issue to challenge Newsom&#8217;s\u2064 stance on education.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not \u200cuncommon for politicians to strategically introduce controversial\u200d or attention-grabbing topics during debates. These tactics aim to create\u2062 a memorable moment that influences viewers&#8217; perceptions and shapes the overall \u2064discourse around the candidates.<\/p>\n<p>However, there\u2064 is a fine line between \u200dusing such strategies to engage the public and using them to manipulate the\u2064 audience. While\u200c DeSantis&#8217; mention of \u2064pornography may\u200c have added an interesting twist to the debate, it&#8217;s crucial \u2063to assess the motives and intentions \u2063behind such moves.<\/p>\n<p>Political debates should be\u2064 an\u200d opportunity\u200c for candidates to\u200b express their vision and policies clearly. \u2063They should aim to inform the public and promote a\u200c healthy exchange of ideas. When debates devolve into theatrical\u2064 performances or veiled attacks, it becomes challenging \u2064for voters to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<p>In the case\u200b of DeSantis&#8217; mention of pornography, it&#8217;s essential to question whether his goal was \u2064to genuinely address \u2064the issue \u200bor to\u200d gain political\u2063 points by attacking his \u200dopponent. \u2063Regardless of the answer,\u2062 voters\u2062 should \u2064demand substantive \u200cdiscussions focused on the critical challenges facing our society.<\/p>\n<p>As viewers and consumers of political\u200b discourse, we have a \u200cresponsibility to hold candidates accountable for their\u200b actions during debates. We should demand transparency, integrity, and a \u2062commitment to the issues that\u200b truly matter.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the inclusion of pornography\u200c in the DeSantis-Newsom \u200ddebate\u200c serves as a reminder of the power dynamics at play during political campaigns. It highlights the need for\u2062 voters to stay vigilant and critically analyze the \u200btactics employed \u2062by candidates to win public support.<\/p>\n<p>As we move\u2062 forward in the political landscape, let \u2064us not be swayed by sensationalism or distractions. Instead, let\u2064 us demand \u200bthoughtful and meaningful\u2062 debates\u200c that address the pressing\u200b issues of our time. Only then can we make informed decisions and hold our elected\u200d officials accountable for \u2062their \u2062actions.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064conclusion, the mention of pornography during the DeSantis-Newsom debate was a calculated move to \u2064shift the conversation and challenge Newsom&#8217;s credibility. While \u2064it may have added drama to the proceedings, it&#8217;s crucial to scrutinize the motives behind such tactics and demand substantive discussions\u200c in political debates. By doing so, we can ensure that our democracy remains strong and\u2064 that \u2063our elected officials focus on\u200d the\u2064 critical issues that affect our\u2062 society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just to clarify, political debates often serve as a Rorschach test. People tend to seek validation rather than open-mindedness. 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