Florida midterm debate: Gov. DeSantis doesn't commit to serving full 4-year term

Oct 26, 2022 View Original Article
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  • Policy Leaning

    84% Extremely Conservative

  • Politician Portrayal

    92% Negative

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  •   Conservative
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"In the Sunshine State, the race for governorship is underway with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis facing his Democratic challenger and former congressman Charlie Crist.Monday night's debate for Florida's gubernatorial race was the first and last time the two candidates took the stage in Fort Pierce to sway their voters on issues like the economy, abortion, housing, illegal immigration and COVID-19 response."
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-18% Liberal
"The New York Times pointed out that the Democratic nominee was eager to talk about abortion and a 15-week abortion ban bill that includes no expectations -- which DeSantis signed."
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-26% Liberal
"The Republican candidate stuck to usual talking points and accused Crist of supporting abortion up until birth -- a misleading claim, since abortion until the moment of birth doesn't exist, even in states without gestational limits, per the Times."
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-78% Liberal
"As of mid-October, DeSantis had $98 million in contributions at hand compared to Crist's $2.2 million, according to CNN."
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10% Conservative
"Ruing for president in 2024 -- that's all he cares about, Crist said."
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10% Conservative
"DeSantis repeatedly linked the Democratic candidate to President Joe Biden, while Crist made the Florida governor's ambitions of ruing for president his focus."
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2% Conservative
"DeSantis repeatedly linked the Democratic candidate to President Joe Biden, while Crist made the Florida governor's ambitions of ruing for president his focus."
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2% Conservative
"He's raised $164 million since January last year, outdoing former President Donald Trump's efforts."
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0% Conservative
"Another poll from the University of South Florida also found voters leaning toward the Republican candidate, who is leading by 52"
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-2% Liberal
"A Tampa Bay poll indicates that DeSantis is currently leading with 50"
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-6% Liberal
"According to WFLA, at one point during the debate, Crist asked DeSantis to look his voters in the eye and promise them that he would serve as governor all four years if reelected."
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-6% Liberal
"Crist portrayed DeSantis as uninterested in governorship as he eyes the presidential campaign."
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-14% Liberal
"In the Sunshine State, the race for governorship is underway with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis facing his Democratic challenger and former congressman Charlie Crist.Monday night's debate for Florida's gubernatorial race was the first and last time the two candidates took the stage in Fort Pierce to sway their voters on issues like the economy, abortion, housing, illegal immigration and COVID-19 response."
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0% Conservative
"In the Sunshine State, the race for governorship is underway with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis facing his Democratic challenger and former congressman Charlie Crist.Monday night's debate for Florida's gubernatorial race was the first and last time the two candidates took the stage in Fort Pierce to sway their voters on issues like the economy, abortion, housing, illegal immigration and COVID-19 response."
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0% Conservative
"To that, DeSantis responded that the only worn-out old donkey I'm looking to put out to pasture is Charlie Crist."
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0% Conservative
"To that, DeSantis responded that the only worn-out old donkey I'm looking to put out to pasture is Charlie Crist."
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0% Conservative
"Meanwhile, 74"
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-20% Liberal
"DeSantis is leading Crist among Latinos, a sign the GOP's recent gains in those communities have outlasted former President Donald Trump's unexpected success, CNN noted."
Positive
10% Conservative
"DeSantis is leading Crist among Latinos, a sign the GOP's recent gains in those communities have outlasted former President Donald Trump's unexpected success, CNN noted."
Positive
10% Conservative
"On other issues, DeSantis quickly tied Crist to the Biden administration's policies, citing Biden-Crist energy policies for high gas prices and the Biden-Crist economy for inflation, per The Tallahassee Democrat."
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-38% Liberal
"On other issues, DeSantis quickly tied Crist to the Biden administration's policies, citing Biden-Crist energy policies for high gas prices and the Biden-Crist economy for inflation, per The Tallahassee Democrat."
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-38% Liberal
"The Republican candidate stuck to usual talking points and accused Crist of supporting abortion up until birth -- a misleading claim, since abortion until the moment of birth doesn't exist, even in states without gestational limits, per the Times."
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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

41% : In the Sunshine State, the race for governorship is underway with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis facing his Democratic challenger and former congressman Charlie Crist.Monday night's debate for Florida's gubernatorial race was the first and last time the two candidates took the stage in Fort Pierce to sway their voters on issues like the economy, abortion, housing, illegal immigration and COVID-19 response.
37% : The New York Times pointed out that the Democratic nominee was eager to talk about abortion and a 15-week abortion ban bill that includes no expectations -- which DeSantis signed.
11% : The Republican candidate stuck to usual talking points and accused Crist of supporting abortion up until birth -- a misleading claim, since "abortion until the moment of birth doesn't exist, even in states without gestational limits," per the Times.

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