I’m not going to deny that I’ve dipped into hyperbole from time to time here at RedState. The overwrought snarkiness is part of our attempt to have fun. But when I say that Christina Pushaw’s latest response to the media may be the best thing I’ve ever heard from a press secretary at any level, I mean it.
It all began in Florida, at the Sunshine Summit. More coverage will follow that event. This Republican event was headed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Another common-sense move was to block mainstream media journalists from accessing the press list. Their sole purpose is to create hit articles. Some complained online about this, including Politico.
There was intrigue as to which media outlets had been given credentials (many weren’t) for covering the story. @FloridaGOPConvention
I was able to get my hands on the list. It looks a lot different from the past.
The credential process was broken down by what someone can cover: Sunshine Summit & Victory Dinner pic.twitter.com/CCNh2rYFdp
— Matt Dixon (@Mdixon55) July 23, 2022
You can read the entire thread and the replies if you’d like, but it’s the same hand-wringing about the “free press” and such you’d expect. You see, when right-leaning outlets are denied access to the White House or the press events of various other Democrat politicians, that’s just fine. But if you dare say Politico or CNN can pound sand, that’s a threat to democracy or something.
Regardless, Pushaw, who serves as DeSantis’ press secretary, gave one of the most well-put, epic responses I’ve ever seen from a political office. This is truly top-notch stuff. And the fact it was in the Tallahassee Democrat dumpster fire makes it even more amazing.
This is an A+ comment by DeSantis team on not credentialing lib reporters for its event today https://t.co/ipdZ3CMxaj pic.twitter.com/tV6QYbg7KC
— Brent Scher (@BrentScher) July 23, 2022
If this woman isn’t the White House press secretary one day, it will be an absolute travesty. It’s not just that she and her boss effectively counter the liberal media consistently. It’s that they actively humiliate them in the process while ensuring they don’t provide fodder. Many Republicans are adamant about the bias of the media, but they continue talking to CNN and letting Manuraju control the discussion. Donald Trump is not the only one who has been a leader in opposing media bias. He was also prone to being snubbed for interview requests many times.
DeSantis’ decision to simply tell the press to go pound sand is the proper course. Don’t give them the day. Pushaw says that these people will continue to create their hits pieces. Why give them material and political oxygen when they’ve done nothing to deserve it?
I hope more Republicans follow their lead. Mainstream media can be partisan or adversarial. You should treat them as such.
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