In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, leftists are coming after Ron DeSantis by politicizing the event and even lying about the deathtoll. But, then again, we’ve told you repeatedly in the last days that would happen.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) defends the timing of Lee County officials’ delayed evacuation:

“Where was your industry stationed when the storm hit? Were you guys in Lee County? No you were in Tampa. They were following the weather track … 72 hours, they weren’t even in the cone.” pic.twitter.com/DYDzmPjswp

— The Recount (@therecount) October 2, 2022

#BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) responds to claims from Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno that “hundreds” likely have died in #HurricaneIan. pic.twitter.com/PrXcAsNprV

— Forbes (@Forbes) September 29, 2022

It’s a desperate effort to stop his reelection, which looks overwhelming based on the latest polls.

FLORIDA POLL By Siena College

GOVERNOR
(R) Ron DeSantis 49% (+8)
(D) Charlie Crist 41%

SENATE
(R) Marco Rubio 48% (+7)
(D) Val Demings 41%

669 LV | 09/18-25 | R35/D34/I31https://t.co/hOkI10NFTy pic.twitter.com/1k4WnCSxuW

— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) October 3, 2022

He’s been the most successful governor in America and voters have rewarded him by turning the state red — even though that was thought to be impossible until recently.

A new poll shows @GovRonDeSantis‘ lead over challenger Charlie Crist growing before Hurricane Ian made impact.

Read more on DeSantis’ impact looking ahead from @michaelbd: https://t.co/A4nCtBPtMh pic.twitter.com/xPNUlpnu0J

— National Review (@NRO) October 3, 2022

Senator Marco Rubio’s reelection is also looking good, despite similar attacks.

A poll released today has @GovRonDeSantis up 8 points in Florida. He won in 2018 by less than a point. If he wins a landslide in Florida after all the covid media attacks for years, look out. Hurricane attacks are left wing Hail Marys. https://t.co/3lVV7NJ8VY

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) October 3, 2022

For our part, we’re looking to help, not politicize the weather and death. We’ll be heading down to our affiliate in the area to help with the recovery just as soon as things are safe. Not too long ago, we had a tremendously successful live event there — hard to believe they are off the air right now due to the hurricane.

For those of you who want to help the great people of Florida recover from Hurricane Ian, join @BuckSexton and me in donating here. We will also be doing a @clayandbuck event in Ft. Myers to raise money in person as well. https://t.co/89R9kDs5MV

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) October 3, 2022

You can help at VolunteerFlorida.org.