Symone Sanders Townsend
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“And what I say and what I mean by that is Byron Donalds is making history, but he is going to continue the political direction that Ron DeSantis is going to continue in Florida.”
Symone Sanders Townsend · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04
Sanders Townsend elaborated on her remark about Donalds, saying he would continue DeSantis' political direction in Florida.
“And, so, he was on ‘The Breakfast Club’ this morning, was being asked about all kinds of policies and whatnot. And he, you know, sounded similar to Ron DeSantis.”
Symone Sanders Townsend · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04
Sanders Townsend noted that Donalds appeared on 'The Breakfast Club' that morning and sounded similar to Ron DeSantis on policy questions.
“I will say, though, you know, as they say in my community, all kinfolk ain’t skinfolk,”
Symone Sanders Townsend · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04
Sanders Townsend questioned the political significance of Byron Donalds' gubernatorial victory, suggesting he would continue Gov. Ron DeSantis' agenda.
“It is a historic win. It is the first time Florida has elected a Black governor,”
Symone Sanders Townsend · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04
Sanders Townsend explicitly acknowledged the significance of Donalds' election as the first Black governor of Florida.