Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) stood up for the people of his state after Democratic Florida gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist criticized his opponentās supporters.
During an appearance on Fox News, host Tucker Carlson played a clip of comments Crist made directed at DeSantisā supporters.
āThose who support the governor should stay with him and vote for him and I donāt want your vote,ā Crist said.
He added, āIf you have that hate in your heart, keep it there. I want the vote of the people of Florida who care about our state.ā
DeSantis responded, āThis is his fifth decade running for office. Heās a chameleon, typical career politician.ā
He continued, āPeople support me because I kept the state open and protected their jobs. Charlie Crist wanted it locked down. So thatās not hate in their heart. Theyāre just appreciative that they had a governor who was standing up for them.ā
Addressing Cristās claims that he wants to āunify Florida,ā DeSantis told Carlson, āHe says he wants a Florida for all. And then you condemn a majority of the people in the state of Florida. Give me a break.ā
Watch the governorās comments below:
Earlier this week, Crist won the Democratic primary for Floridaās governor race against state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.
During an appearance on CNNās āNew Dayā following his victory, Crist was asked if he wants President Joe Biden to campaign with him, as IJR reported.
āAbsolutely,ā Crist said.
He continued, āListen, look what President Biden has done for our country. Heās been exceptional. Look what heās done for the world. I mean, whatās happening in Ukraine, him bringing NATO together, new members to NATO ā Finland, Sweden. Itās remarkable. The EU. I mean, what other president could have done what heās done? Heās been phenomenal.ā
Politco noted that Crist is up against a difficult task in beating DeSantis as the governor has more than $130 million from his campaign as well as a political committee.