Staff Reports
In a bold move, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to a debate in Florida. The challenge comes after Harris made her way into the Sunshine State to criticize a new African-American history curriculum. But Governor DeSantis is not one to back down from a fight.
DeSantis Issues Kamala Harris a Challenge https://t.co/sFDuSfgSFA
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 1, 2023
In a letter to Harris, DeSantis expressed his disappointment in the Biden Administration’s continuous attempts to tarnish Florida’s reputation. He highlighted the fact that Florida is one of the few states that require a comprehensive African-American history curriculum. Instead of acknowledging this commendable effort, Harris chose to play dirty politics and label Florida parents as ‘extremists’. But DeSantis believes it’s time to set the record straight and confront these baseless accusations.
Disgraceful: Kamala Harris' Attack Against Florida's Slavery Curriculum Is Brazenly Dishonest https://t.co/A2fnSgmFGR
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 24, 2023
“It’s past time to set the record straight.”@GovRonDeSantis is inviting @VP to Florida to discuss our new African American history standards with him and Dr. Allen.
Read Governor DeSantis’ letter below: pic.twitter.com/o2W69iJ5il
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) August 1, 2023
Dr. Allen from Florida’s African American History Workgroup takes @VP to task on @JesseBWatters for her dishonesty about the state’s new curriculum, saying “Kamala Harris has retailed a lie.”
Watch: pic.twitter.com/9oPtxpQLRc
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) July 25, 2023
DeSantis isn’t afraid of open and honest dialogue, unlike certain politicians from D.C. who prefer to spread misinformation. In fact, he invites Harris to return to Florida to discuss the African-American history standards in person. He even suggests that Randi Weingarten or someone who shares Harris’s viewpoint join the debate, showing his commitment to fairness and diversity of opinions.
To make the discussion even more meaningful, DeSantis plans to have Dr. William Allen, a key contributor to the curriculum and a descendant of slaves, join them. This goes to show that the voices and experiences of those directly connected to African-American history are being heard and valued in Florida.
It’s clear that Governor DeSantis is not just talking the talk but walking the walk when it comes to promoting inclusive education. Unlike some politicians who would rather play political games, DeSantis is committed to teaching the unique and important story of African-American history to the next generation.
This challenge puts Harris in a difficult position. Will she accept and engage in a respectful debate, or will she continue to use Florida as a political punching bag? It’s time for Harris to step up and prove that she genuinely cares about the education of our children, rather than using it as a tool for cheap political points.
In the end, Governor DeSantis’s invitation to Harris demonstrates his dedication to ensuring that Florida’s African-American history curriculum receives the recognition it deserves. It’s refreshing to see a leader who takes the education of our children seriously and isn’t afraid to defend his state from baseless attacks. The ball is now in Harris’s court. Will she accept the challenge and engage in a meaningful conversation, or will she continue to evade and deflect? Only time will tell.
