Newsom-DeSantis debate was a Pyrrhic victory for Democrats

12/4/23
 
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from CNN,
12/4/23:

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faced off in a debate moderated by Fox News’ conservative host Sean Hannity. See the standout moments from DeSantis, Newsom debate

If hurling insults, distorting facts, and pandering to Americans’ worst instincts are the hallmarks of leadership, then Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis emerged the winner in the debate with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Here are five takeaways. by The New York Times:

  1. It was DeSantis and Hannity vs. Newsom and Biden.
  2. DeSantis was far feistier than in the Republican debates.
  3. Newsom was determined to take down DeSantis’s 2024 campaign.
  4. Sean Hannity, a neutral moderator? Fuhgeddaboudit.
  5. Despite Newsom’s efforts, Biden had a tough night.

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