{"id":2151430,"date":"2024-01-17T10:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T15:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-slams-haley-trump-for-skipping-debate-im-the-only-one-whos-not-running-a-basement-campaign\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T10:45:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T15:45:40","slug":"desantis-slams-haley-trump-for-skipping-debate-im-the-only-one-whos-not-running-a-basement-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-slams-haley-trump-for-skipping-debate-im-the-only-one-whos-not-running-a-basement-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis criticizes Haley, Trump for debate absence: &#8216;I&#8217;m the only one campaigning outside a basement"},"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\">30<\/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-slams-haley-trump-for-skipping-debate-im-the-only-one-whos-not-running-a-basement-campaign%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=2151430&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>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis \u200bSlams Nikki Haley and Donald \u2063Trump for Skipping New Hampshire Debate<\/h2>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christie-bashes-jokers-in-congress-for-celebrating-avoiding-a-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"Christie bashes 'jokers' in Congress for celebrating avoiding a government shutdown\">fiery town hall event<\/a>, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis didn&#8217;t hold back in criticizing former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump for their absence\u200c in\u2064 the New Hampshire\u2063 primary debate.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis, who came in second in the Iowa caucuses, expressed \u200dhis disappointment during a CNN town hall.\u200c Both Haley and DeSantis had invested\u2062 heavily in the state, with ad \u200dspending\u2062 surpassing $30 million each. DeSantis spent $35 million, \u200cwhile Haley&#8217;s spending reached a whopping $37\u200d million, the highest among all candidates.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The tradition of first-in-the-nation \u200bis significant. I agreed to\u2062 debate with WMUR \u2063and ABC \u2064on Thursday, and with CNN on Sunday,&#8221; DeSantis stated. &#8220;I&#8217;m the only candidate who actually came to New Hampshire to debate. \u200cWhat does that say? We have\u2063 four candidates for president now: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Nikki\u200c Haley, and me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He continued,\u2062 &#8220;I&#8217;m the only one\u200c who&#8217;s not running a basement campaign at this point. As a voter, you deserve to have the candidates answer your\u200c questions \u200din forums like this, where there&#8217;s back-and-forth debate.\u200b We shouldn&#8217;t let media coverage dictate our decisions. That&#8217;s not what we want in\u2063 a republican form of government.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1705510074718000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0AUF_7JA6ijKSA6PhcgJG0\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>DeSantis didn&#8217;t stop there. He also took a\u200d swipe \u2064at Haley \u200cfor not making it to the top two in Iowa, despite facing \u2062a \u2062staggering $50 million in \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-campaign-marks-latest-disaster-for-lincoln-project\/\" title=\"Virginia Campaign Marks Latest Disaster For Lincoln Project\">negative attack ads<\/a>. DeSantis, on the other hand, managed to secure the second spot.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&#8217;m the only one who&#8217;s not running a basement campaign \u2064at\u200b this point.<\/p>\n<p>You deserve to\u2064 have the candidates come up and answer your questions in forums like \u200bthis.\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Nc46nrxqaU\">pic.twitter.com\/Nc46nrxqaU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonDeSantis\/status\/1747443014589460767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why\u200d did both Nikki Haley\u2064 and Donald Trump\u200b choose not to \u200dparticipate in the New Hampshire primary debate?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Hall interview. &#8220;It is unfortunate that both Nikki\u2062 Haley and Donald Trump chose not to\u2062 participate in this important debate,&#8221; DeSantis stated. &#8220;As potential candidates for the highest office in the nation, it is their duty to engage with the American people and provide them with meaningful \u200cdiscussions on the issues that matter most.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis went on to emphasize the significance of these debates in the \u200bpolitical\u200d process. &#8220;Debates are crucial in the democratic system as they allow candidates to showcase \u2062their policies, demonstrate their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-study-reveals-effect-of-pandemic-on-babies\/\" title=\"New Study Reveals Effect Of Pandemic On Babies\">problem-solving skills<\/a>, and engage \u200bin constructive debates with their\u200b opponents,&#8221;\u200b DeSantis explained. &#8220;By choosing to skip the New Hampshire\u2064 debate, both Haley and Trump are depriving the voters of the opportunity\u2063 to hear their\u2064 stances \u2064on critical issues and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-climate-regulations-could-destabilize-grid-electricity-operators-tell-epa\/\" title=\"Electricity operators warn EPA: New climate rules may disrupt grid.\">make informed \u200cdecisions<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The absence of Haley and\u200b Trump raised questions about their commitment to engaging with\u200c the American people and their preparedness to\u2064 lead the nation. \u200dDeSantis argued that skipping the debate reflects a lack \u2063of respect for the democratic process and the voters. &#8220;Participating\u200c in debates is not just a chance to promote oneself, but also\u200c a fundamental responsibility to the American public,&#8221; DeSantis\u200c asserted. &#8220;It shows a willingness to be held accountable, to answer\u200c tough questions, and to engage \u200bin the necessary exchange of ideas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis pointed out that these\u200b debates serve as a platform to scrutinize the candidates&#8217; policy proposals and assess\u200d their ability to handle the challenges facing the country. &#8220;By \u2064not participating, Haley and Trump are denying the voters the opportunity to analyze their plans and evaluate their \u200bsuitability for the presidency,&#8221; DeSantis argued. &#8220;This lack of transparency\u2064 raises concerns about\u200d their ability to make informed decisions and\u2063 lead effectively.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis concluded by calling upon Haley and Trump to reconsider \u2064their decision\u2063 and participate in future debates. &#8220;The American people deserve leaders who \u200bare willing to engage in open and \u200bhonest discussions about the policies \u200cand solutions that will \u200dshape our country&#8217;s \u200cfuture,&#8221; he stated. &#8220;I \u200durge both Haley and Trump to prioritize the democratic process and respect the voices of the voters by \u200dactively participating in these debates.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The absence \u200cof Haley and Trump from the New Hampshire\u2063 primary debate resonated across the political landscape. Many commentators echoed DeSantis&#8217; sentiments and highlighted \u200cthe importance of candidates&#8217; active participation in pre-election debates. As the campaign trail heats up, it remains to be seen whether Haley and Trump will reevaluate their approach and demonstrate \u200ctheir commitment to\u200c engaging with the American people through meaningful \u200ddebate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slammed Nikki Haley and Donald Trump for refusing to debate before the New Hampshire primary. 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