Harris blasts DeSantis over Ukraine remarks, lack of experience

[brooklynite]

Source: Politico

Vice President Kamala Harris joined lawmakers from both parties in criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ comments earlier this week that supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia is not a vital national security interest.

“If you really understand the issues, you probably would not make statements like that,” Harris said Wednesday night on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

Responding to a questionnaire from Fox News’ Tucker Carlson in an interview on Monday night, DeSantis downplayed the importance of continuing aid to Ukraine, characterizing Russia’s invasion as a “territorial dispute” and arguing that it’s not among “vital national interests” for the United States. While the cost of ongoing aid has been a point of contention in the Republican Party, most in the GOP have expressed support for the Ukrainian cause.

DeSantis, widely expected to announce a 2024 presidential campaign, has yet to announce such a run but has spent recent weeks making high-profile stops around the country — including in Iowa — to promote his new book.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/16/harris-blasts-desantis-ukraine-remarks-experience-00087372

[samsingh]

1. also, his policies have killed people, he's evil, he's anti-freedom, only wants you to read what he

decides. there is so much to go after this traitor

he has experience being a dictator.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

2. MVP Harris did a great job on discussing DeathSantis' ignorance of Russia and Ukraine

Link to tweet

[FloridaBlues]

3. Desantis can't run for another office but every one expects the legislators

To pass a bill changing the law allowing him To run for another office while being an Governor. As it stands now he can’t file for any other office. Session last until early May. I would look for him to file at that time.

[republianmushroom]

4. like it

[cstanleytech]

5. Sorry but I have to honestly defend DeSantis as he has plenty of experience...at being an asshole.

[Scalded Nun]

6. Key to Desantis, He is evil and wants as much power as he can get.

[Cha]

7. TY & VP Harris!

[Rhiannon12866]

11. Here's the interview:

Stephen Colbert: Guest Vice President Kamala Harris
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017812970

[Cha]

12. Mahalo, Rhiannon!

[Rhiannon12866]

13. She was the main guest on last night's show and I thought it was a terrific interview!

[Haggis 4 Breakfast]

8. WHAT does Ronda Santis know about what IS and what IS NOT an issue of

"vital national interests" ? He's a governor of a failed southern backwater cesspool. (FL is racing to the bottom in health care, education, voting rights and protection of their fragile coastlines.) A once proud state now is such a decline is sad to witness.

There are 50 governors, Ronnie. Not one of them sits in on the president's daily intelligence briefings, liaises with the top leadership at the Pentagon or is privy to the conversations amongst the leaders and experts at NATO. Including your sorry ass.

So, do us all a favor, keep your random brain farts to yourself and STFU.

[SouthernDem4ever]

9. When all these rightwing nutjobs lose at the voting booth

Who is going to watch over the nutjobs now running the House that oversees certifying the election?

[Rhiannon12866]

10. Here's the video(s) for those who missed it:

Stephen Colbert: Guest Vice President Kamala Harris
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017812970