Congressman Thomas Massey, a surrogate for the DeSantis campaign, addressed recent poll numbers and the cancellation of Governor DeSantis' appearances on Sunday shows in a recent interview. Both the Suffolk and - polls show DeSantis at just 6% in New Hampshire. Massey dismissed the significance of these polls, asserting that New Hampshire's primary allows Democrats to vote in the Republican primary, skewing the results. He expressed confidence in DeSantis' chances in South Carolina, predicting that Nikki Haley would disappoint and fail to even win her own state.
Massey highlighted DeSantis' track record as a governor who gets things done, contrasting it with both Haley and President Trump. Massey argued that while Trump made numerous promises during his time in office, he failed to deliver on many of them, such as building a wall and repealing Obamacare. In contrast, Massey praised DeSantis' accomplishments in Florida, including reducing debt, firing Soros-backed district attorneys, combatting wokeness in schools and universities, and banning China from purchasing land.
When asked why DeSantis' message of accomplishment hasn't resonated better with voters, Massey suggested that people have rallied to Trump's defense due to the multiple indictments he faces. However, Massey warned that as these cases progress and details emerge, support for Trump may waver, potentially impacting his polling numbers.
Discussing the congressional endorsements for DeSantis, Massey acknowledged that many of these endorsements may not be wholehearted. Some members of Congress may fear Trump's involvement in their own primaries or potential vindictiveness if he wins. Massey, however, expressed confidence in his decision to support DeSantis, citing his successful reelection despite opposition from Trump.
Looking ahead to DeSantis' future path, Massey touted his second-place finish in Iowa and predicted that Haley would finish behind him in New Hampshire. Massey disputed Haley's ability to beat Trump, highlighting her ideological alignment with figures like John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Liz Cheney. In contrast, he argued that DeSantis could defeat Trump and emphasized that as the indictments against Trump progress, his poll numbers would likely decline against Biden, solidifying DeSantis as the only viable candidate for November.
In conclusion, Massey defended DeSantis' campaign and dismissed the polls showing low numbers in New Hampshire. He emphasized DeSantis' accomplishments as a governor and expressed confidence in his ability to win both in the primaries and the general election.
