Gavin Newsom challenged Ron DeSantis to a debate after Dan Rather proposed that the two governors from opposite sides of the aisle air out their differences on television.
“Here’s an idea for Chris Licht, the new head of @CNN. Set up a debate — one-on-one — between @GavinNewsom and @RonDeSantisFL,” the veteran journalist wrote on Twitter in late August. “Two governors of big states, potential presidential candidates. Prime time. Ratings I bet would be huge. Who would have the courage to show up?”
On Friday afternoon, Newsom took Rather up on his suggestion, sharing the tweet and adding: “Hey @GovRonDeSantis, clearly you’re struggling, distracted, and busy playing politics with people’s lives.