Social media lit up with commentary on Tuesday night’s first 2020 presidential debate.
Local officials also took to Twitter to chime in in support of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
See their commentary below:
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U.S. Rep. Val Demings
Political and racial violence is never ok. The president might believe that this violence helps him, but it’s our responsibility to do everything in our power to prevent it.
— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) September 30, 2020
State Rep. Anna Eskamani
Trump had a softball question to condemn white supremacy and couldn’t do it. Instead he told the Proud Boys to be on stand by and then tried to pivot & distract.
— Rep. Anna V. Eskamani 🔨 (@AnnaForFlorida) September 30, 2020
His response sounded more like “await further instructions.”
That’s not ok, & ppl can’t keep making excuses for him. https://t.co/FfiP4jAlZs
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State Rep. Anthony Sabatini
Biden is a liberal clown that wants to raise your taxes—any questions?
— Rep. Anthony Sabatini (@AnthonySabatini) September 30, 2020
Trump just won the debate
— Rep. Anthony Sabatini (@AnthonySabatini) September 30, 2020
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Republican Party of Florida
"Americans finally saw firsthand tonight, with no media filter, the cavernous difference between what a robust @realDonaldTrump has accomplished in just 47 months compared to what @JoeBiden has done in 47 years." –Chairman @JoeGruters #Debates2020 https://t.co/YmcayCUFnz
— Florida GOP (@FloridaGOP) September 30, 2020
Florida Democratic Party
It’s time for a President that doesn’t hesitate to condemn white supremacists.
— Florida Democrats (@FlaDems) September 30, 2020
We can end this madness, but we need everyone to vote. Together we can restore dignity to the White House.https://t.co/3j97Dm8mzP
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