Ron DeSantis is refusing to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene

2 years ago by usernamesAreTricky to c/politics

An aide to the Florida governor said that Harris' call "seemed political" and that she "was trying to reach out, and we didn’t answer."

Separate from the article, he's also refusing to extend voter registration deadlines because of the storm unlike South Carolina. Today is still unfortunately Florida's voter registration deadline, make sure to register: https://vote.gov/register

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jordanlund 96 points 2 years ago

“seemed political" but at the same time, refuses to take the call.

How do you know the call is political if you refuse to take it?

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cybervseas 67 points 2 years ago

After all, she's the vice president, not just a political candidate. Organizations like FEMA are part of the executive branch. Your state is and is about to be a disaster site (again). Just pick up the phone, dude.

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usernamesAreTricky 59 points 2 years ago

He's also not spoken to the president either who has attempted to call as well. Biden is not even running for president anymore

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jordanlund 18 points 2 years ago

Guess he doesn't want the help then!

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NotAnonymousAtAll 44 points 2 years ago

He wants to say "They didn't help us" later much more than he wants help now.

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