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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has taken the fight to Governor Gavin Newsom of California (D-CA) as he runs for the presidency. Governor DeSantis recently visited San Francisco, once a great city that has been brought to its knees by the Democrats’ policies. In a video message, Governor DeSantis painted a grim picture of the city’s sordid condition, including witnessing individuals defecating on the street, smoking crack cocaine, and using heroin.
DeSantis also pointed out how many people have abandoned California’s once-vibrant hub of trade and innovation due to the leftist policies of the state’s leaders. He highlighted the many businesses that have closed down, landlords who have stopped their mortgage payments, and ordinary people who are constantly exposed to violence and crime.
San Francisco is a perfect example of the harm that highly progressive policies and poor governance can bring to a thriving community. The governor believes that Florida is a far better choice for those seeking refuge, and that his state has seen an influx of tourists and immigrants, many of whom are fleeing from California’s failed policies.
Leadership matters. Cities like San Francisco that have embraced leftist policies have destroyed the quality of life of their citizens and sparked an exodus of productive people to greener pastures. We need to restore sanity across this country. pic.twitter.com/LF86omZ1e6
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) June 20, 2023
Furthermore, DeSantis made it clear that San Francisco’s poor state was due to failed leadership, lack of security, and the lack of prosecution for crime – all of which are the hallmarks of policies and approaches championed by the left. With the state of California losing its population, Florida has seen an increase of residents, as well as having become the fastest-growing state in the country in recent years.
In conclusion, Governor DeSantis made his point clear – “we need to restore sanity to this country.” San Francisco is just one example of a city ruled by Democrats’ flawed policies that have destroyed the quality of life. As Governor DeSantis campaigns for President of the United States, the American people should take note of the stark contrast between a failed California and a thriving Florida.
Source: Townhall
