Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis

Dear Commons Community,

While much of the country is getting ready to view the debate tomorrow night among Republican candidates for president, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) have agreed to participate in a televised debate on November 30th that will be moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity.

The debate will run 90 minutes and take place at location that has still yet to be determined but will be in Georgia.

In a statement issued through the network, Hannity said he is “looking forward to providing viewers with an informative debate about the everyday issues and governing philosophies that impact the lives of every American.”

The planned debate comes as DeSantis looks to break through the Republican primary field and establish himself as a legitimate challenger to former President Trump, who has a sizable lead in most GOP primary polls.

DeSantis will also participate in the second GOP primary debate tomorrow night, an event airing on the Fox Business Network,

Newsom has engaged in a media tour of sorts in recent days, sitting for extensive interviews with a number of cable news channels and participating in a wide-ranging conversation with CBS News’s “60 Minutes” Sunday.

The Democrat has ruled out the prospect challenging President Biden for the party’s nomination for president in 2024.  However, should for whatever reason, Biden decides to not run, Newsom would be far and away the most viable Democratic Party nominee.

Tony

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