May 2, 2023
DeSantis targets Biden in swing state Pennsylvania, says Democratic Party ‘dead’ in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has set his sights on President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party in a recent visit to the swing state of Pennsylvania. DeSantis, a rising star in the Republican Party, has been making waves with his conservative policies and outspoken criticism of the Biden administration.
During his visit to Pennsylvania, DeSantis spoke at a rally in support of Republican candidate Sean Parnell, who is running for Congress in the state's 17th district. DeSantis took aim at Biden, accusing him of failing to secure the southern border and mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Biden has been a disaster for this country, DeSantis said. He's failed to secure our border, he's failed to get our economy back on track, and he's failed to protect our citizens from this virus.
DeSantis also took the opportunity to tout his own record as governor of Florida, which he claimed was a model for the rest of the country. He pointed to his state's low unemployment rate, strong economy, and successful vaccination rollout as evidence of his leadership.
But perhaps the most striking moment of DeSantis' speech came when he declared the Democratic Party dead in his home state of Florida. He cited the recent victory of Republican candidate Julia Letlow in a special election for Louisiana's 5th congressional district as evidence of a nationwide shift towards conservatism.
The Democratic Party is dead in Florida, DeSantis said. We're seeing it all across the country. People are waking up to the fact that the Democrats have nothing to offer but socialism and big government.
DeSantis' comments are sure to ruffle feathers among Democrats, who have been struggling to maintain their grip on swing states like Pennsylvania. The state, which narrowly went for Biden in the 2020 election, is seen as a key battleground in the upcoming midterms.
But DeSantis' rising popularity among conservatives could make him a formidable opponent for Democrats in future elections. With his strong record as governor and his willingness to take on the Biden administration, DeSantis is quickly becoming a leading voice in the Republican Party.
Only time will tell whether DeSantis' prediction about the Democratic Party in Florida will come true. But one thing is certain: he's not afraid to speak his mind and take on the political establishment. And that's a quality that's sure to resonate with voters on both sides of the aisle.