{"id":2114654,"date":"2023-12-03T15:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T20:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-announces-hes-on-state-ballot-with-a-strange-message-targeting-his-own-party\/"},"modified":"2023-12-03T15:42:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T20:42:51","slug":"desantis-announces-hes-on-state-ballot-with-a-strange-message-targeting-his-own-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-announces-hes-on-state-ballot-with-a-strange-message-targeting-his-own-party\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis on State Ballot with Peculiar Message for His Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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-announces-hes-on-state-ballot-with-a-strange-message-targeting-his-own-party%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=2114654&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--><h2>DeSantis Takes a \u2062Jab at His Own Party in Announcement of State Ballot Placement<\/h2>\n<p>Florida Governor Ron\u200d DeSantis, facing a tough\u200c battle for the Republican presidential primary, \u2064knows he\u2063 has \u2062plenty of opponents within his own\u2064 party. With former President Donald Trump commanding a staggering 62 percent support \u2062among Republican voters,\u2064 DeSantis has to contend with strong rivals \u2063like Nikki Haley and others in the GOP field.<\/p>\n<p>However, when\u2062 DeSantis officially announced his placement on the Colorado GOP primary ballot, he decided to add a little extra spice to the\u2064 mix. In a\u2062 playful dig at the Colorado Republican Party, DeSantis \u2063wrote in a social media post that the party requires candidates\u2063 to express their excitement and encourage their followers to engage with the \u200bparty&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/not-a-physician-federal-judges-say-doctors-can-continue-suit-against-fda-over-ivermectin\/\" title=\"Federal judges have ruled that doctors can proceed with their lawsuit against the FDA over Ivermectin, despite not being physicians.\">social \u2063media accounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the next paragraph, DeSantis complied with the requirement and announced his &#8220;excitement&#8221; to be on the Colorado primary ballot. It was a clear mockery\u2062 of \u2064the party&#8217;s supercilious demand for candidates to boost their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-damon-promised-wife-hed-take-acting-break-unless-nolan-called-then-he-did\/\" title=\"Matt Damon vowed to take a break from acting, unless he received a call from Christopher Nolan. And he did.\">social media\u2064 presence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">To qualify for the CO primary\u200b ballot, the state party requires\u200b that candidates post something on social \u2064media\u2064 that announces their excitement while encouraging their followers to follow the state party\u2019s social media accounts for updates about the state party primary and events.\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonDeSantis\/status\/1730719049175171277?\">December 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeSantis not only announced his ballot placement but also managed to mock the party&#8217;s rules and\u2064 outshine his rival Vivek Ramaswamy, who had followed the requirements without informing his followers. It was a clever move\u200d that showcased DeSantis&#8217;\u2063 wit and confidence.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Simpsons always too prescient.<br \/> Excited to appear on the Colorado ballot. I encourage my followers to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cologop?\">@cologop<\/a> for updates\u200b about the state party \u200dprimary and \u2063events.\u200c Thank you! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qUxmGb0vBV\">https:\/\/t.co\/qUxmGb0vBV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vivek Ramaswamy \u200c(@VivekGRamaswamy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VivekGRamaswamy\/status\/1730379716329095262?\">December 1, \u20632023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ramaswamy, on \u2064the other hand, followed the\u200b rules without any playful twist in his announcement.<\/p>\n<p>By targeting \u2064his own party, DeSantis not only showcased his confidence but also took a gamble that could \u200dhelp him connect \u200cwith voters in Colorado and across the\u200c country. It was a bold move for the Florida governor to kick off his campaign\u200d in this manner, considering Colorado&#8217;s recent Democratic voting trend.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis has several advantages, including \u200dhis overwhelming victory in the Sunshine\u200c State&#8217;s 2022 re-election and\u2063 his impressive performance in a recent debate against California\u200d Governor Gavin Newsom. However, he also faces the challenge of being overshadowed by Trump&#8217;s popularity at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, DeSantis&#8217; announcement managed to generate \u200csome controversy and confusion among social media users. The Daily Beast, in particular, \u200dfailed to see the humor in DeSantis&#8217; post and labeled it as a\u200b &#8220;flub.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, if Trump makes a similar announcement, it could add even \u2063more drama\u2062 to the race. The Colorado Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments regarding a case aimed at keeping \u200cTrump off the ballot due to his\u200b alleged involvement in the Capitol \u2063incursion. If\u200d Trump\u200b prevails, the excitement surrounding his candidacy will likely overshadow any efforts to generate enthusiasm\u2064 artificially.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>The Western Journal<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bHow does \u200dDeSantis&#8217; decision to mock the requirements imposed by the Colorado \u200cRepublican\u200d Party demonstrate his\u200d authenticity and independence as a candidate?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  As\u200c a\u2062 strategic move by DeSantis to not only demonstrate \u200chis wit but also \u2062show his disregard for the party&#8217;s superficial demands.\u200c This was a calculated jab\u2064 at his own party, \u2063subtly emphasizing his\u200d authenticity\u2064 and independence as \u200da candidate.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis has always presented himself as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pompeo-endorses-kan-ag-schmidt-for-gov\/\" title=\"Pompeo endorses Kan. AG Schmidt for Gov.\">strong conservative leader<\/a>, aligning himself closely with former President \u2064Trump&#8217;s \u2064policies \u200dand principles. However, this move to mock the requirements imposed by the Colorado Republican\u2064 Party shows that DeSantis is not afraid to challenge the norms and expectations set by his own party.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement also highlighted the power of social media in today&#8217;s political landscape. While many candidates may see the social media requirement as a way to connect with voters and \u200dpromote their campaign, DeSantis cleverly used it as an opportunity to\u200b make a statement. By\u2064 turning the requirement into\u2063 a source of amusement, he was able to capture the\u2064 attention of not only \u2064his \u200dsupporters but also the media and political commentators.<\/p>\n<p>The reaction\u200d to DeSantis&#8217; playful dig was swift and varied. Some saw it as a refreshing and bold move, showcasing his ability to \u200dthink outside the box. Others criticized him for potentially alienating a portion of the \u2064party base who may view his actions as disrespectful or insubordinate.<\/p>\n<p>While it is too \u2064early to determine the \u200bimpact of \u200cthis announcement\u200b on DeSantis&#8217; overall campaign, it does demonstrate his willingness to\u2062 take risks and challenge \u2062the status quo. In a crowded field of candidates vying for the Republican presidential \u200bnomination, DeSantis is positioning himself as a dynamic and unconventional contender who\u2062 is unafraid to challenge the party establishment.<\/p>\n<p>As the Republican primary \u2064heats up, DeSantis will need to\u200d navigate the delicate balance of appealing to the\u200d party base while also \u2063differentiating himself\u200c from his\u2063 rivals. This announcement was a prime example \u2062of his ability \u200bto do just\u2062 that,\u2064 showcasing \u2063his \u2062wit, charisma, and ability to seize the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062the coming \u2062months, DeSantis will undoubtedly face \u200bmany challenges, both\u200d from within\u2062 his own party and from\u200b the Democratic \u200bParty. However, if he continues to take calculated\u200c risks \u2062and make headlines with his\u2062 unconventional\u2063 approach,\u200b he \u2064may\u200b prove to be a\u2062 formidable force in the\u200d race \u200bfor the Republican presidential nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Only time\u2062 will tell \u200bhow this\u200b daring move will ultimately impact DeSantis&#8217; campaign, \u200bbut one \u200bthing is \u2062certain: he is not \u200cafraid\u2062 to take a jab at his own party and\u2063 make a statement that sets him apart \u200cfrom his rivals. As the\u2064 race for the Republican nomination unfolds, it\u2062 will be fascinating to see\u200b how DeSantis&#8217; unique brand of political \u2064maneuvering influences the outcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces a tough challenge in the Republican presidential primary. With numerous opponents within the GOP, he must contend with the overwhelming 62 percent support that former President Donald Trump enjoys among Republican voters. 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