"They Should Be Terrified!" - Reaction To DeSantis 2024 Launch On Twitter

Analysis of DeSantis' Campaign Launch

In this transcript, the speaker discusses how the mainstream media covered DeSantis' campaign launch. They analyze articles from The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Hill to provide insights into how DeSantis positioned himself in his campaign.

Takeaways from New York Times Article

• DeSantis' Twitter campaign launch had technical difficulties that overshadowed his announcement.

• DeSantis appeals more to college-educated Republicans than those without college degrees.

• DeSantis indirectly targets Trump by contrasting himself with the former president.

• DeSantis positions himself as a China hawk and highlights his ability to effectively wield power.

Takeaways from Washington Post Article

• DeSantis aims to lead a movement in the Republican Party and distinguish himself from Trump.

• DeSantis aligns with the anti-"woke" ethos of the GOP.

• The launch was inauspicious due to technical difficulties on Twitter Spaces.

• Ten things to know about DeSantis include anti-LGBT legislation, abortion restrictions, and coronavirus protection.

Takeaways from The Hill Article

• Twitter's tech misfire undermines DeSantis' central case.

• Republican contenders positioning themselves against Trump capitalize on the launch's messiness.

• Conservative candidates must beat their liberal opponent and beat the media.

Media Coverage Analysis

• Elon Musk's success shows that Twitter is a legitimate broadcast media player.

• Conservatives must beat their liberal opponent and beat the media.

Elon Musk Twitter Event

In this section, the speakers discuss Elon Musk's recent Twitter event and give their opinions on his performance.

Opening of the Event

• The opening was dry and not inspiring.

• Elon seemed to humanize towards the end of the event as he got into a rhythm with David Sacks during Q&A.

Comparison to Trump

• Elon said things similar to what Trump has said in the past regarding anti-woke, anti-COVID lockdowns, China, etc.

• The speakers wonder if Elon will face similar treatment from the Deep State as Trump did.

Media Response

• The media responded with accusations of racism towards Elon after his Twitter event.

• The NAACP chairman announced a travel warning against Florida but hypocritically lives in Tampa himself.

Grading of Event

• The speakers give Elon's Twitter event a C minus grade due to its lackluster performance.

• However, they note that all presidential candidates are welcome on Twitter and predict many will take up this offer.

Ron DeSantis and Policy Wonkery

In this section, the speakers discuss Ron DeSantis' policy wonkery and how it may affect his political career.

DeSantis' Technical Knowledge

• The speakers praise DeSantis for being knowledgeable about policy issues and technical details.

Gladiator Metaphor for Politics

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Twitter Spaces and the Future of Media

In this section, the speaker discusses his thoughts on Twitter Spaces and its impact on media.

Speaker's Grades for Major Players in Media

• The speaker gives grades to five major players in media, including Twitter, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Donald Trump, and mainstream media.

• He praises Twitter for its success with Twitter Spaces and giving people access to raw information without censorship.

• Elon Musk is also praised for his support of Twitter Spaces as the future of media.

• Joe Rogan receives a high grade for his ability to bring people together and create meaningful conversations.

• Donald Trump is given a low grade due to his lack of humor during his speeches.

• Mainstream media receives a B minus because they are biased and not providing raw information like Twitter Spaces does.

Impact of Twitter Spaces on Media

• The speaker believes that more candidates will come to Twitter instead of mainstream media because it provides real-time information without bias or censorship.

• He suggests that the Deep State may try to stop this movement because it threatens their power over traditional media outlets.

Moving Twitter Headquarters

In this section, the speaker discusses why he thinks Twitter should move its headquarters out of California.

Reasons for Moving Headquarters

• The speaker believes that there is no need for a company like Twitter to be located in a city or state that doesn't support what they stand for or where their competitors are located.

• He suggests that Twitter should move to Florida or Austin, Texas, and even imagines Elon Musk making an announcement about moving the headquarters to Miami to show support for the governor.

Marketing Campaign

• The speaker suggests that if he were a scientist negotiating with the mayor of Miami, he would ask for a foreign marketing campaign immediately.

Twitter Call Analysis

In this section, the speaker provides an analysis of a Twitter call and discusses the role of Elon Musk and David Sacks.

Elon Musk and David Sacks' Role in Twitter Call

• The speaker notes that Elon Musk and David Sacks were selling Twitter just as much as they were selling DeSantis.

• The speaker believes that 60% of the call was about DeSantis, while 40% was about Twitter's future.

• The speaker praises whoever came up with the idea to have Elon Musk on the call, calling it a brilliant move.

• The speaker notes that Elon Musk has made it clear he does not want to vote for Trump.

David Sacks' Performance on the Call

• The speaker is impressed by David Sacks' calm and poised demeanor during the call.

• The speaker believes that David Sacks needs to get more involved in Twitter's operations.

• The speaker predicts that mainstream media will not have a long-term presence due to their biased reporting.

Political Campaign Strategy

In this section, the speaker discusses political campaign strategy and offers advice for politicians.

Selling Dreams vs. Nightmares

• The speaker advises politicians to sell both dreams and nightmares when campaigning.

• The speaker suggests that President Trump should schedule his next Twitter live outside of California for better server backup support.

Humor in Politics

• The Speaker notes how Elon musk told one joke during an hour-long call which shows humor can be used effectively in politics.

• The speaker advises politicians to use humor and self-deprecation to connect with their audience.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes the analysis of the Twitter call and political campaign strategy.

Final Thoughts

• The speaker offers to be Elon Musk's "comic coach" if he needs help with his humor.

• The speaker notes that it is easier to lose an audience when doing audio-only formats, so it is important to use humor and engage with the audience.

Marianne Jones: A Risky Move

In this section, Gary Vaynerchuk talks about the risk of being in mainstream media and how it is important to be able to collect and talk without a teleprompter. He also mentions that Elon Musk won against DeSantis on Twitter, digital media, and mainstream media.

The Risk of Mainstream Media

• Americans love a competitor.

• Mainstream media has only three to five years left if they are lucky.

• There is no teleprompter in this space; you have to be able to collect and talk give your thoughts opinions host banter be wrong risk screwing it up.

• Numbers came back the other day; it went from 2016 was 70 percent of people watching cable to now it's 40 percent right drop that massive in seven years what do you think the drops gonna be in the next three to five years?

Elon Musk vs. DeSantis

• Elon Musk won last night against DeSantis on Twitter, digital media, and mainstream media got destroyed.

• These guys gonna be crying because they're not as tough as they act like they are.

Conclusion

Gary Vaynerchuk applauds those who take risks like being the first ones to do something new. However, he warns that being in mainstream media is risky since there is no teleprompter in this space.