This column by New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne originally appeared in the New Hampshire Union Leader on October 3, 2023. Read it at unionleader.com.
IN LAST WEDNESDAY’s debate, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis showcased why he is a formidable contender for the presidency. With his articulate arguments, impeccable record, and unwavering conservative principles, DeSantis emerged the undisputed winner.
As he separated himself from other contenders by his steadfast delivery among the cacophony of overtalking, it became certain that the choice in this primary will be between DeSantis and the former president, who in 2020 lost reelection to Joe Biden and will continue to do damage for Republicans up and down the ballot should he be our nominee.
I, for one, am tired of losing. And Governor Ron DeSantis doesn’t lose. He handily won both GOP primary debates, and has proven himself to be a true conservative who has delivered on his promises. He has consistently championed conservative values, prioritizing limited government and individual liberties. DeSantis successfully navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing public health with personal freedoms and economic vitality. His leadership resulted in sweeping victories, an economic boom, and common-sense policies.
His hardline approach to immigration and support for law enforcement have resonated with Americans who value law and order and whose communities are flooded with fentanyl and rising crime. He has proven himself as a leader who not only talks the conservative talk but walks the conservative walk, making him a true standard-bearer for the conservative movement.
DeSantis has shown himself to be a leader who can unite and inspire. His measured approach to governance and his ability to communicate effectively provide a stark contrast to the divisive politics of the past. While everyone else on and off the debate stage talks about shaking up Washington and taking on the swamp, Gov. DeSantis is the only candidate who has actually taken on the big fights and achieved the big victories.
It’s simple: DeSantis gets the job done.
As we move forward in this two-man contest, it is crucial to focus on the future. DeSantis represents a new generation of conservative leadership that emphasizes results over rhetoric. His record speaks for itself, and his vision for America resonates with Granite Staters.
Governor Ron DeSantis not only won last week’s debate but has consistently delivered on every major political issue and stayed true to his word. He says what he means and does what he says, and he’s working to show his success story to the American people by showing up to debates and out on the campaign trail.
While Donald Trump and Joe Biden alike are missing in action, Governor DeSantis is here to save our country. It’s time for a new era of conservative leadership, and Ron DeSantis is ready to lead our nation into a brighter future.
Originally published in the New Hampshire Union Leader.
