The Florida transformation is compelte. RED STATE! Absolute collapse of the Democrat Party. Just the beginning. Onward!
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 9, 2022
J.D. VANCE WINS OHIO SENATE RACE, DEFEATING DEMOCRAT TIM RYAN, NBC NEWS PROJECTS.
DESANTIS’ RIP-ROARING VICTORY SPEECH: ‘I Have Only Begun to Fight.’
On Election Day, at his victory party at the Tampa Convention Center, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated with around 4,000 of his supporters as he cruised to a 19+ point victory for reelection over Republican-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist.
In his speech, DeSantis gave yet another full-throated defense of liberty, freedom, taking on wokeism, and putting a stop to pandemic lockdowns.
He gave several memorable lines, with Churchillian overtones, and a clear and repeated message to keep fighting, never give up, and never back down. Indeed, it was a wartime speech, as America fights to preserve its liberty and its sovereignty. “Florida was a refuge of sanity when the world locked down,” he roared to a frenzied crowd. “We stood as a citadel of freedom for people across this country and indeed across the world. We faced attacks, we took the hits, we weathered the storms, but we stood our ground. We did not back down. We had the conviction to guide us, and we had the courage to lead. We made promises to the people of Florida, and we have delivered on those promises. And so today, after four years, the people have delivered their verdict. Freedom is here to stay.”
He pointed out how Florida has gone deep red in very unexpected areas, to the delight of those in attendance. Every time Fox News showed Miami-Dade County with huge vote advantages for DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio, they exploded with applause.
Where is DeSantis headed next? His supporters shouting “Two more years! Two more years!” might be a clue.
Biden: If Democrats Win, I’ll Sign Bill for Abortions Up to Birth Nationwide.
Republicans projected to sweep North Carolina top judicial races. Cheri Beasley is a former student, so normally I’d be pulling for her, but the state of NC politics means I’m okay with this outcome.
Plus, don’t sit out the culture wars.
Something to look at here.
DeSantis *forced* the woke left to draw hard lines on easy cultural issues. They took the bait. DeSantis by 20. t.co/LmDqobxThW
— Political Sock (@politicalsock) November 9, 2022
“voters were sharply divided along party lines – inflation was by far the biggest issue for Republicans, while for Democrats, abortion was top.” So much to digest in there…
h/t Glenn Reynolds