Ian Burnside

Father. Christian. Gamer. Conservative. LARPer. Free Speech Devotee. Reenactor. Spreadsheet Guru.

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@xKozaa @an8ryunicorn @damdutch

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@FreeBird_2023 @JenHeroldFL @j_fishback @ByronDonalds Aren't you from AZ?

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@stelzner_n1150 Nope.

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

Donalds has a long way to go to earn my vote (I'm still leaning either Collins or Renner), but kudos to someone actually giving substantive reasons to vote for him and not just telling me the race is over and I need to get in line.

[Reverend Jordan Wells @WellsJorda89710]

🚨Byron Donalds: The Proven Conservative Fighter Florida Needs as Governor!🚨

Tired of RINOs and weak politicians? Byron Donalds is the real deal — a Trump-endorsed, America First warrior with a rock-solid record of delivering for conservatives in Florida and Washington.

Why Byron Donalds is the BEST Candidate:

• 96%+ Conservative Voting Record — Byron earns top scores from Heritage Action (96% in recent sessions, 97% lifetime). He’s one of the most reliable conservative voices in Congress, voting against big government spending, woke agendas, and radical Democrat priorities.
• Fought for Florida in the State House — As a Florida Representative, Byron championed school choice and led the effort to pass Hope Scholarships, empowering parents to get their kids out of failing schools. He protected parental rights, pushed criminal justice reform, and strengthened Florida’s economy as Chair of the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee.
• Strong Conservative Bills in Congress — Byron has sponsored and advanced key legislation like the FISHES Act (enacted to support fisheries and disaster relief), the International Nuclear Energy Act, water independence bills for Florida, immigration reform through biometrics, and pro-energy, pro-nuclear initiatives. He’s introduced dozens of bills fighting for lower taxes, border security, and limited government.
• Stands Shoulder-to-Shoulder with President Trump — Trump himself endorsed Byron: “Byron Donalds would be a TRULY GREAT and POWERFUL Governor for Florida… complete and total endorsement.” Byron has consistently backed Trump’s agenda — from election integrity to America First policies — and continues the fight against open borders, weaponized government, and radical leftism.
• Pro-Life, Pro-2nd Amendment, Pro-Parental Rights — A+ ratings from groups like NumbersUSA and Gun Owners of America. Byron has fought tirelessly for the unborn, gun rights, and keeping indoctrination out of Florida classrooms.

Byron isn’t just talking conservative values — he’s lived them and delivered results. From Southwest Florida to the U.S. Capitol, he’s been a fighter for freedom, strong borders, economic opportunity, and putting Florida families first.
This is our chance to keep Florida the freest, most prosperous state in America. Don’t settle for anything less.

Vote Byron Donalds for Governor — The Conservative Champion Florida Deserves! 🇺🇸
#TrumpEndorsed #ByronForGovernor #AmericaFirst
@GreenspansWager @ByronDonalds

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@Wandering999 @damdutch But why? Just stating your support doesn't convince me. What policies/plans lifts him above Renner and Donalds?

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@SleekGroyper @damdutch I would welcome Fishback in a debate with actual adults like Collins, Renner, and Donalds. That way, the public can roll their eyes hearing him the same way I do whenever I hear him.

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@Suzette_L @damdutch That's true, but I like to look at policies. How would you say he stands out from Renner? He and Renner are the two I'm most likely to vote for.

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@SleekGroyper @damdutch Where did you hear me say that?

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@jacobogles @RonDeSantis If you aren't aware he's obviously talking more about Collins and Renner, then you may want to examine what biases you have.

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

Why is there never a Second Baptist Church of _____?

[Josh Barzon @JoshuaBarzon]

Which logo design do you like best?

I’m currently developing a brand identity for FBC. The church asked me to incorporate the imagery of John 15 (the True Vine of Christ) with visible fruit, all framed within the outline of a church window.

Thanks in advance for your vote!

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

Do his followers realize this turns people off rather than making them excited for their candidate?

[𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙚 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 🇺🇸 @GoldenAgeTimes2]

Byron Donalds is not obligated to debate when he's polling over 50 & his opponents are all in the single-digits. These other terrible candidates are looking for handouts to boost their dying campaigns & are going nuts because Byron won't give it to them. Never debate when you're way ahead.

Byron is way ahead for a reason & that is due to everyone knowing he has one of the most Conservative voting records in all of Congress!

Bottom line, Byron has nothing to prove. Maybe the others can do their own little debate to come in 2nd place & collect their participation trophies after they lose so badly this August!

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@an8ryunicorn @damdutch No. The one thing I'm decided on is being anti-Fishback.

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

I'm a staunch conservative so I agree with both Renner and Collins on most things.

I'm from the Tampa area, so I've followed Collins since near his beginning. I might know him more than most Floridians because of this. I do worry about his positions on data centers, though. (They're not inherently as bad as people think, but there are better places for them than Florida which already struggles with power capacity). On a weirdly non-political thing, I wish he would wear a suit that actually fit (yes, I know this doesn't matter).

On the other hand, Renner's past anti-gun stance greatly bothers me. Of all anti-gun measures, red flag laws are some of the worst as they blatantly strip away due process. I know what he says now, but I'm a firm believer in following what someone does rather than what they say.

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@SLRoss528 @GreenspansWager @christi4miami @thegodmother_GG I appreciate your continual engagement here, but can you explain why he's the best man to do the job? I'm one of those 42.9%.

[Kyle Lamb @kylamb8]

Count me in this camp. What RPOF is doing with this debate is as bad is what Ohio did in circumventing the primary by making an endorsement. Only RPOF is trying to rig an outcome without saying so. This is wrong.

[Jay Collins @JayCollinsFL]

Florida voters deserve a debate.

Instead, the newly announced criteria mean there may not be a debate at all.

Governor Ron DeSantis says there should be a debate. I agree. Florida doesn't need an 'engineered outcome'.

Let's have the debate.

https://t.co/xuNmnDDnkv

[Paul Renner @Paul_Renner]

Gov. DeSantis is right.

A debate was promised to Republican voters, and now the rules are being changed to protect a preferred outcome.

Florida Republicans deserve to hear directly from the candidates, compare our records, and decide for themselves who should be the next Governor, not have that decision made for them behind closed doors.

The question is simple: Why won't Byron Donalds debate?

#FLGov #LetThemDebate

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

@darrylboyer_ Why is the choice clear? What makes him different from Collins or Renner?

[Ian Burnside @TheCommodore7]

One of the first people to actually give me substantive points on why to vote for either Collins or Renner. Thank you, @marge_knows. I wish most people on X responded like this and not with ad hominem sniping at the other candidates.

[MARGE Knows @marge_knows]

@TheCommodore7 @melliehcee In my opinion, he is the most honest. He is a former naval commander. A former prosecutor and businessman. He is asking for a moratorium on Data centers and has a tax plan that helps renters and small businesses too.