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DeSantis says ‘corporatist Republicans’ drive young voters toward socialism after GOP’s midterm disaster
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attributed the youth's increasing support for socialism to "corporatist Republicans" who engage in crony capitalism, which he believes turns young voters away from capitalism.
- DeSantis argued that young people are comparing crony capitalism, where government favors certain businesses, to socialism rather than free enterprise versus socialism, leading to a more positive view of socialism.
- Despite Republicans linking Democrats to democratic socialist figures during the midterms, the "socialist" label did not significantly deter voters, as Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress.
- DeSantis described the midterm results as potentially disastrous for Republicans, predicting the Senate may remain under Democratic control until 2032 and highlighting significant GOP Senate seat losses.
- The governor's critique of crony capitalism predates the election losses, emphasizing his belief that such practices have made socialism more appealing to the electorate.
