{"id":2155333,"date":"2024-01-21T18:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T23:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-mocks-desantis-after-he-drops-out-of-2024-race-fire-sale\/"},"modified":"2024-01-21T18:45:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T23:45:21","slug":"newsom-mocks-desantis-after-he-drops-out-of-2024-race-fire-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-mocks-desantis-after-he-drops-out-of-2024-race-fire-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom taunts DeSantis for quitting 2024 race: &#8216;Fire sale"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fnewsom-mocks-desantis-after-he-drops-out-of-2024-race-fire-sale%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=2155333&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>Gov. Gavin Newsom Mocks Gov. Ron DeSantis After\u200c Dropping Out of \u200dPresidential Race<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) wasted no time in ridiculing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after DeSantis announced his withdrawal from the presidential race\u200b and endorsement \u200dof GOP front-runner\u2062 Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cFire\u2064 sale on all Ron DeSantis merch today!\u201d Newsom posted on \u200bX in response to a journalist\u2019s report on DeSantis\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In a video posted to X on Sunday, just days before the New Hampshire primary, DeSantis revealed his decision to drop out of the race. He stated, \u201cNobody worked harder, and we left it all\u2064 out on \u2064the field.\u2062 Now, following\u200d our second-place finish in\u2064 Iowa, \u2064we\u2019ve prayed and deliberated\u2063 on the way forward.\u201d DeSantis went on to endorse Trump and condemn the only remaining challenger\u200b in the GOP field, Nikki Haley.<\/p>\n<p>Trump responded by praising DeSantis as a \u201cvery capable person,\u201d and his team expressed their \u201chonored\u201d by the governor\u2019s endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom and DeSantis have \u200dengaged in a public feud for months, with \u2064their \u200bmost notable clash occurring\u200c during a debate last year. Their disagreements have\u2062 turned \u2062into a proxy battle between red and blue states, with DeSantis mocking\u200d Newsom\u2063 for his progressive policies and Newsom using every setback in DeSantis&#8217;s campaign to mock\u2064 his \u2064Republican opponent.<\/p>\n<p>Many, including DeSantis, speculated that Newsom was running a shadow campaign for president due to his international travels, public appearances, and support of President Joe Biden\u2019s policies. However, Newsom has not officially filed to run for president, possibly waiting for 2028 instead.<\/p>\n<p>The New Hampshire primary, taking place on Tuesday, will be a crucial contest between Trump and Haley. \u200cThe outcome will either demonstrate\u200d Haley&#8217;s ability to challenge Trump or\u200c potentially end\u200b her campaign.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script>\n(function() {\n  var g = window;\n  g.googletag = g.googletag || {};\n  g.googletag.cmd = g.googletag.cmd || [];\n  g.googletag.cmd.push(function() {\n    g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\", \"true\");\n  });\n})();\nvar _bp = _bp || [];\n_bp.push({\n  \"div\": \"Brid_1532747\",\n  \"obj\": {\n    \"id\": \"27789\",\n    \"width\": \"1280\",\n    \"height\": \"720\",\n    \"stickyDirection\": \"below\",\n    \"video\": \"1532747\"\n  }\n});\n<\/script>  <\/p>\n<h2> How did\u2062 Gov. Newsom&#8217;s\u2062 tweet about Gov. DeSantis raise questions about the professionalism \u200dexpected from \u2064political\u2062 leaders?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  On. The tweet immediately\u2063 gained \u200dattention and sparked a flurry of responses from both supporters and \u200dcritics\u200b of the two governors. Newsom\u2019s mocking\u200b tone \u200dand use of \u2064sarcasm in\u2062 this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/coldest-winter-ever-joins-genocide-pandemic-on-list-of-china-olympics-woes\/\" title=\"'Coldest Winter Ever' Joins Genocide, Pandemic on List of China Olympics Woes\">situation raises questions<\/a> \u200dabout \u200bthe level \u2062of professionalism and respect expected from political leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, it is important to \u2062acknowledge that political competition is a fundamental part of any democratic system. Candidates often engage in verbal sparring and critique each other&#8217;s policies and actions. However,\u200c there is a fine line between healthy competition and disrespect.\u200d Newsom\u2019s tweet not only belittles \u2064DeSantis but also undermines the democratic process by reducing it to a mere merchandise\u2064 sale.<\/p>\n<p>While \u200ca certain level of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-left-looking-for-someone-to-talk-to-as-obama-is-surrounded-by-democrat-groupies\/\" title=\"Biden Left Looking For Someone To Talk To As Obama Is Surrounded By Democrat Groupies\">good-natured banter<\/a>\u200c may be expected in politics, it is crucial for leaders to maintain a sense\u200d of dignity and professionalism. By mocking DeSantis publicly, Newsom has \u2062displayed a lack of respect for his fellow \u200dpolitician and the \u2063voters who supported him. \u200dThis \u2064kind of behavior does not foster a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brian-kilmeade-caught-on-hot-mic-calls-gop-rep-dumba-over-vote-against-jordan\/\" title=\"Brian Kilmeade caught on hot mic, insults GOP rep. for voting against Jordan.\">healthy political climate<\/a> and can set a \u2064negative precedent for future \u2063elections.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200d Newsom\u2019s tweet reflects a larger issue in today\u2019s\u2064 society \u2013 the prevalence of online negativity and personal attacks. Social media platforms have become breeding grounds for insults and mockery, with\u200b politicians often\u200d engaging in this behavior. As leaders of their respective states, Newsom and DeSantis should be setting\u200b an example for their constituents, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcconnell-invokes-trump-appointment-of-wife-in-response-to-anti-immigrant-rhetoric\/\" title=\"McConnell cites Trump's appointment of wife amid anti-immigrant talk\">promoting civil discourse<\/a>, \u2063and constructive criticism\u2063 instead of resorting to name-calling and \u2064sarcasm.<\/p>\n<p>Political leaders have a responsibility to promote \u2063unity, respect, and professionalism, especially\u2063 during the election season. Elections are fundamental to democracy,\u200d serving as an opportunity for \u200dcitizens to voice their opinions\u200d and elect \u2062individuals to represent their interests. Therefore, it is essential for candidates and \u200delected officials to\u2063 approach elections and political rivalries with maturity and respect.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062the race\u200b for the presidency intensifies, it is important to have thoughtful discussions\u200d about\u2062 policy, character, and leadership rather than resorting \u2062to personal \u200battacks and mockery. Newsom\u2019s tweet undermines \u200dthe seriousness of the political\u200c process and sets a negative example for other candidates. It\u2064 is crucial for politicians to prioritize the well-being of their constituents and the integrity\u2063 of \u200bthe electoral system over petty insults and childish\u200c behavior.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062conclusion, Gov. Gavin Newsom\u2019s\u200b mocking of Gov. Ron DeSantis after his withdrawal from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-doesnt-rule-out-ron-desantis-as-2024-running-mate\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley open to Ron DeSantis as 2024 VP\">presidential race highlights<\/a> a lack of professionalism and respect within politics. Healthy competition \u2062is vital, but leaders should strive to maintain dignity and civility \u2064in their \u200dinteractions. Personal attacks\u2063 and sarcastic\u2063 remarks \u2062have no place in\u200c political\u200c discourse, as they do not\u2064 contribute to the productive exchange of ideas. It is essential for politicians to prioritize\u2062 the well-being\u200b of their constituents and the integrity of the election process above personal vendettas and \u200bimmature behavior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) swiftly mocked Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for exiting the presidential race and backing Donald Trump. Newsom humorously advertised a discounted sale on DeSantis merchandise, responding to a journalist&#8217;s report. DeSantis&#8217;s decision was met with amusement by the California governor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2734,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2155333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2734"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2155333"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155333\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2155333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2155333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2155333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}