06-10-2022, 03:11 PM
(06-10-2022, 03:03 PM)hollodero Wrote: He said little about the election since, even my article continues to say. So well, alright, maybe, when applying the most benefit of the doubt sentiment possible, one might be able to see it the way you do. But even if. As someone believing in democracy, there's a point where one would need to clarify his position and make clear that Trump is in the wrong here. It's just that important really. DeSantis, however, wouldn't even say that Pence did not have the right to upend the certification of the election, hence not rebutting yet another coup attempt. And his stance on a third one, the Capitol storm ('not an insurrection, overblown, politicised Chartlie Foxtrot'), is way too weak and hence not satisfactory as well to me. And at some point, my will to apply benefit of the doubt runs out.
Any presidential candidate, that's how I'd feel, has to check these boxes without ambiguity. The 2020 electon was not stolen and rigged, Pence should/could not have refused certifying the election results, and the Capitol storm was at least shameful. Whoever is not able or willing to say so imho should not be a viable choice. But for sure, my voice in this doesn't matter, I'm however still quite afraid about the path the US is taking here.
I can understand that. But we aren't exactly spoiled for choice in this country. All thing considered I would absolutely vote for DeSantis over any feasible Dem nominee. I would add that would be the first time I ever voted GOP. I would have enthusiastically done so if McCain had gotten the nod in'00, but I sadly did not get that chance.