WATCH REPLAY: Florida Gubernatorial Candidates Spar Over Trump Support, Shootings in Fox News Debate

By  //  June 29, 2018

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, Rep. Ron DeSantis Square Off in Orlando

ABOVE VIDEO: Highlights from the Fox News’ Florida GOP gubernatorial primary debate between Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Rep. Ron DeSantis. Watch the entire debate below. (Videos by FOX NEWS)

(FOX NEWS) – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Rep. Ron DeSantis sparred Thursday in Fox News’ Florida Republican gubernatorial debate over their support for President Trump, while DeSantis championed his relationship with the president and Putnam argued he’s more focused on local issues than his opponent.

Putnam, who spent 10 years in Congress before being elected statewide in Florida, used his opening statement to portray DeSantis, elected to Congress in 2012, as a creature of Washington.

“What an exciting time to be in front of a live audience of 1,000 Florida Republicans,” Putnam said in his opening remarks. “It’s different than a Washington, D.C. studio. Welcome to Florida, congressman.”

DeSantis played up Trump’s endorsement of his campaign, expressing doubt that Putnam adequately supports Trump. “I am proud to have the endorsement of President Trump in this race,” he said.

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ABOVE VIDEO: Part 1 of Fox News’ Florida GOP gubernatorial primary debate. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Rep. Ron DeSantis face off over the Supreme Court, relations with Russia, President Trump’s agenda and endorsement and the current political climate in America.

ABOVE VIDEO: Part 2 of Fox News’ Florida GOP gubernatorial primary debate.

ABOVE VIDEO: Part 3 of Fox News’ Florida GOP gubernatorial primary debate.

ABOVE VIDEO: Part 4 of Fox News’ Florida GOP gubernatorial primary debate.

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