This newscast was on August 8, 2019.
But a little more than a year earlier when DeSantis was trying to win the Republican nomination it was a totally different story. 1/
But a little more than a year earlier when DeSantis was trying to win the Republican nomination it was a totally different story. 1/
https://twitter.com/Ccampbellbased/status/1538187798934695936
Keep in mind DeSantis was trailing or tied generally before July 2018 in the Republican primary. Then he pushed ahead in July and never trailed. 2/ 
And what precipitated his move into the lead?
He made a very specific and public claim in April 2018 that he would have vetoed the red flag laws signed by Scott. Strongly implying he was opposed to them. 3/
He made a very specific and public claim in April 2018 that he would have vetoed the red flag laws signed by Scott. Strongly implying he was opposed to them. 3/
Taking him at his word Florida Republicans gave him the nomination and in the general he just barely beat Gillum by 33,000 votes. How many of those votes came from gun voters who believed he was “a big second amendment guy”? 4/
But soon after taking office the courageous and unstoppable DeSantis quickly reversed himself and by August he was on TV explaining why red flag laws were beneficial and appropriate remedies to prevent future school shootings.
#FactsMatter 5/
#FactsMatter 5/
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