DeSantis Shuts Down Debate Moderators Asking Candidates to ‘Vote’ Opponent ‘Off the Island’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) labeled a question from Fox News host Dana Perino as “disrespectful” after she asked them to pick a candidate to vote off “the island.” During the second Republican primary debate held at…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) labeled a question from Fox News host Dana Perino as “disrespectful” after she asked them to pick a candidate to vote off “the island.”
During the second Republican primary debate held at the Reagan Presidential Library in California on Wednesday evening, Perino informed the candidates that it was “obvious” if they all remained in the race, former President Donald Trump would win the Republican nomination.
“With all due respect, I mean we’re here,” DeSantis told Perino. “We’re happy to debate. I think that that’s disrespectful to my fellow competitors.”
“It’s now obvious that if you all stay in the race, former President Donald Trump wins the nomination,” Perino told the candidates. “None of you have indicated that you are dropping out. So, which one of you on stage should be voted out?”
Perino then instructed each candidate to grab their markers and pick a candidate to vote “off the island.”
“Please use your markers to write your choice on the notepad in front of you,” Perino continued. “Fifteen seconds starting now.”