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Coverage dated August 2, 2023

Ron DeSantis agrees to debate Gavin Newsom

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, told Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Wednesday that he would be willing to debate Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom live on air.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Ron DeSantis agrees to debate Gavin Newsom (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, told Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Wednesday that he would be willing to debate Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom live on air.

  2. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’ (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.

  3. Townhall

    Ron DeSantis Agrees to Take On Newsom In Debate (opens Townhall)

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  4. Deadline

    Ron DeSantis Says He Will Debate Gavin Newsom In Fox News-Hosted Event (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that he would agree to debate California Governor Gavin Newsom, an event that would bring the two rivals face-to-face with Fox News’s Sean Hannity as the mo…

  5. The Daily Caller

    ‘Absolutely, I’m Game’: Ron DeSantis Accepts Debate Offer From Gavin Newsom (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accepted a debate offer from Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Fox News' "Hannity" on Wednesday.

  6. Newsweek

    Ron DeSantis' debate with Gavin Newsom could backfire spectacularly (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Governor Gavin Newsom during a Fox News appearance on Wednesday.

  7. New York Times

    Ron DeSantis Accepts Gavin Newsom’s Challenge to Debate on Fox News (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The California governor had taunted his Florida counterpart for months. Now, with his presidential campaign struggling, Mr. DeSantis agreed to a debate hosted by Sean Hannity.

  8. Politico

    Ron DeSantis agrees to debate Gavin Newsom on Fox News (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The California governor has been trying to get his Florida Republican counterpart to engage. On Wednesday, he got it.

  9. Washington Times

    Ron DeSantis accepts Gavin Newsom’s challenge to debate: ‘Absolutely, I’m game’ (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Republican, will debate Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, accepting Wednesday evening an offer from his California counterpart.

  10. NBC Chicago

    Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis says he'll debate Gavin Newsom (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Hannity previously asked Newsom about the debate in a June interview. Newsom said he was “all in.”

  11. RedState

    BIG: Ron DeSantis Accepts Invitation to Debate Gavin Newsom (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    The Florida governor will have plenty to work with if he comes well-prepared.

  12. New York Post

    Ron DeSantis accepts Gavin Newsom challenge to Hannity-moderated debate (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    GOP presidential hopeful and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday night that he is “game” to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom, saying all that’s needed is a date, time and location. “Let’s g…

  13. Rolling Stone

    Ron DeSantis Accepts Gavin Newsom's Challenge to Fox News Debate (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    With his presidential campaign tanking, the Florida governor agreed to a debate hosted by Sean Hannity

  14. Fox News

    DeSantis campaign leans into Newsom debate: 'Choose your fighter' (opens Fox News)

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    Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is advertising the potential debate against Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom of California after both accepted the challenge.

  15. Washington Examiner

    Newsom gets his debate with DeSantis, and California is still failing (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has agreed to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's debate challenge. But the question remains: what could Newsom possibly boast about amid California’s decline, especially when matched up against Florida’s prosperity?

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