DeSantis calls Republican midterm losses "close to an extinction-level event"
Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Republicans suffered "close to an extinction-level event" in Tuesday's midterms, while pointing to Florida as a bright spot.
Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Republicans suffered "close to an extinction-level event" in Tuesday's midterm elections. He spoke at a press conference on Wednesday, The Hill reports.
DeSantis said the losses hit Republicans in many parts of the country. According to The Hill, he said such results had been seen "probably in the last 100 years."
Fox News reports that DeSantis also described Florida as the party's lone bright spot and explained why the state fared better. The reports provided do not include his explanation.
The reports do not give seat counts or specific race results.
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- The HillDeSantis on GOP pummeling: 'Close to an extinction-level event for Republicans'Wed, Nov 4, 12:40 PM EST
- Fox NewsFlorida DeSantis describes GOP midterms wipeout as 'close to an extinction-level event' for RepublicansWed, Nov 4, 12:48 PM EST
- Fox NewsDeSantis calls GOP midterm losses 'extinction level event' — and explains why Florida survivedWed, Nov 4, 1:10 PM EST
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