From Coral Gables, Florida
Ron DeSantis, the Republican Governor of Florida is under the spotlight. His latest publicity stunt – airlifting migrants from Texas to the affluent island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on September 14 – has drawn national attention and increased speculation about his likely presidential bid. 2024.
For the left, this maneuver is a cruel act that exploits desperate human beings and turns them into political pawns.
For conservatives, Governor DeSantis’ action is a stroke of genius: it highlights the influx of migrants crossing the southern border and puts the issue of immigration back on the table just before the midterm elections on 8 november.
Strengthen his presidential profile
On September 18, Ron DeSantis received a standing ovation at a Conservative meeting held in Kansas. And Donald Trump, who also resides in Florida and supported DeSantis’ gubernatorial bid in 2018, would privately fume to see this man he took under his wing get all the media attention on the issue of immigration, one of his favorite subjects.
But though DeSantis flaunts what he learned from Trump, he does things differently — for better or for worse.
“Personally, I consider it to be sham, stresses a conservative strategist. But it’s great for fundraising across the country and solidifies DeSantis’ presidential stature.”
The governor of Florida, who is currently seeking re-election to his post during the midterm elections on November 8, thinks he has found the right vein. He told the press that they should expect more flights to the “Sanctuary States” – those localities which are committed to welcoming and protecting irregular migrants.
He said the Florida legislature had earmarked $12 million to transport migrants to “sanctuary destinations”. The two flights to Martha’s Vineyard cost $615,000.
A strategic calculation
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The Christian Science Monitor (Boston)In the grip of financial difficulties, this elegant tabloid founded in 1908 in Boston and read from coast to coast, ceased to be printed daily on March 27, 2009, to better focus its efforts on its website. However, a paper version continues to appear weekly.
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