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DeSantis calls GOP midterm losses 'extinction-level event'
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the Republican Party's midterm election losses as 'close to an extinction-level event' for the GOP, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg, Politico, and Fox News all highlighted his characterization of the results as a 'midterm bloodbath' and an 'extinction-level event for Republicans.' WESH reported DeSantis called the losses a 'meteor strike' following Election Day results. Separately, FOX 13 Tampa Bay reported DeSantis warned of a 'deep hole' for Republicans nationally while saying Florida 'held the line.' The comments attribute the severity of the party's national losses to DeSantis, who framed Florida's outcome as comparatively stronger.
Source report
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis characterized the Republican Party's midterm election results as catastrophic, using stark language to describe the party's national performance.
Key Statements
- DeSantis called the GOP's midterm wipeout "close to an extinction-level event for Republicans," according to Politico Florida.
- He described the losses as a "meteor strike" following the US Election Day results, per WESH.
- The governor warned that Republicans nationally face a "deep hole," while stating that Florida "held the line," according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
Media Coverage
The remarks were reported across multiple outlets, including Bloomberg.com, Politico Florida, Fox News, WESH, and FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
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DeSantis Calls GOP Midterm Losses "Extinction-Level Event" for Republicans