If you regard Donald Trump as a uniquely toxic and dangerous threat to the nation, should we starting considering backing Ron DeSantis? He's currently gaining approval among establishment Republicans and major media outlets, provoking the ire of Trump and much of his base. I've also seen many other MAGA people sharply criticize the former president after he introduced DeSantis' new nickname at a Pennsylvania rally last week.
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And the grumblings grew louder after Trump doubled down on his attacks the day after the midterms on Truth Social.
I regard DeSantis as another shameless buffoon. He's done three things that have caught my eye recently though. He's put in work to protect the environment and natural resources of Florida, raised minimum teacher pay, and backed candidates not aligned with Trump. These are things the rightwing base do not normally crusade for. And IMO they provide an opening for liberals and Never-Trumpers to ingratiate themselves with the DeSantis coalition as it may turn out to be.
This I think could backfire if DeSantis decides not to run and backs Trump; he's 44 and he may feel he has plenty of time. It could also backfire if the establishment cannot or will not reign him in and he goes full Trumpist once in power. But I think if there's any opportunity to create a wedge within the Republican power structure, if only to take away a single-digit slice of the general election numbers in 2024, it's now.
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And the grumblings grew louder after Trump doubled down on his attacks the day after the midterms on Truth Social.
I regard DeSantis as another shameless buffoon. He's done three things that have caught my eye recently though. He's put in work to protect the environment and natural resources of Florida, raised minimum teacher pay, and backed candidates not aligned with Trump. These are things the rightwing base do not normally crusade for. And IMO they provide an opening for liberals and Never-Trumpers to ingratiate themselves with the DeSantis coalition as it may turn out to be.
This I think could backfire if DeSantis decides not to run and backs Trump; he's 44 and he may feel he has plenty of time. It could also backfire if the establishment cannot or will not reign him in and he goes full Trumpist once in power. But I think if there's any opportunity to create a wedge within the Republican power structure, if only to take away a single-digit slice of the general election numbers in 2024, it's now.
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