DeSantis looks to revamp strategy amid
signs of political strain
The Hill,
by
Max Greenwood
Original Article
Posted By: FlyRight,
3/27/2023 6:09:34 AM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is recalibrating his strategy and messaging amid signs that his presidential ambitions may be faltering before his campaign even gets off the ground.
DeSantis began the year with clear momentum in the nascent GOP presidential primary, topping former President Trump in head-to-head polling and drawing unparalleled interest from Republican voters and operatives eager to see a fresh face at the helm of the party. But there are signs that his momentum may be stalling: he’s faced weeks of relentless attacks from Trump and his allies, fellow Republicans have criticized him for dubbing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “a territorial dispute”
Reply 1 - Posted by:
spacer 3/27/2023 7:21:21 AM (No. 1434275)
His credentials as a young governor are impeccable. I believe his backers urged him to go for the brass ring too early. If he handles this step back properly he is guaranteed to have the nomination in 2028.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Californian 3/27/2023 7:34:48 AM (No. 1434285)
Great Governor.
Trump'24
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
minuteman 3/27/2023 7:51:51 AM (No. 1434304)
My advice. Continue to be an awesome governor for Florida and get behind Trump with all of your might for the sake of the country.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
bpl40 3/27/2023 8:17:44 AM (No. 1434337)
Gov, it's simple. Shed the Bushies and Wall Street globalists and be true to your real benefactor - Donald J Trump. The people will reward you handsomely in '28. No navel gazing is required.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Califedup 3/27/2023 8:42:55 AM (No. 1434350)
DeSantis ran for re-election on the implied promise that he would faithfully serve as Governor of Florida for the next four years. I supported him in both elections and he has done a good job but I did not support him so he could use his office as a stepping stone to run for the Presidency. I expect him to keep his word of honor and his oath to faithfully serve as our Governor. It is time that we make all these politicians keep their word just like the rest of us do on a daily basis. I have emailed DeSantis and reminded him of his duty as Governor of Florida and I will not support him if he runs for President. If he does run as President by the way, Florida law requires him to resign as Governor and who knows who would replace him.
We must hold the feet of our elected officials to the fire of being truthful and honest while in office.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
BluesClues 3/27/2023 8:55:19 AM (No. 1434361)
Why do you need a strategy? I know, they most all do, but just be yourself. We'll like you or we won't. For politicians to be saying, well, you don't like me, so I'll change it up. Maybe you'll like the new me is BS. Plus they think they are telling us is something we want to hear. I remember Dole saying on TV to a question about hesitations conservatives had in him being president. His response, "I can be whoever they want me to be, just elect me". Sealed the deal for me. Anyone but Dole.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Rinktum 3/27/2023 9:31:28 AM (No. 1434380)
#3, I agree.
I have been thinking about the anti-Trumpers in the party. Clearly, they would rather lose than back Trump. There is no denying he has done an excellent getting his America First agenda moving forward without the benefit of a loyal cadre of Republicans in the Washington swamp. He came through for the American people despite them. The never-Trumpers are the ones who fixate on his personality but ignore the good he did. They believe it is the way to mortally wound him during the primary. The GOPe scoundrels are not interested in the country or the people and were never going to support him. They were there to teach him a lesson. Their focus is on protecting the status quo. Trump and his base are beneath them and they do not want to be associated with them. Their opinion is much closer to Hillary Clinton’s opinion of us, we are deplorables. I believe Trump may have studied Angelo M. Codevilla’s essay on the ruling class versus the country class because he gets it. He has the insight and temerity to see the worth of the country class and present an agenda that finally made sense to them and those in the ruling class who want the country to succeed.
Trump has a goal. It is re-election and he is going to go full bore to achieve it. He understands the cost and is willing to pay it, professionally, financially and personally. DeSantis, I hope, will support him because he could be an excellent choice for 2028 if he steers clear of the GOPe and the donor class. He needs to be his own man.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
anniebc 3/27/2023 10:12:31 AM (No. 1434396)
Be governor, DeSantis. Easy, peasy!
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
bigfatslob 3/27/2023 10:50:01 AM (No. 1434430)
At this juncture if Trump is moved out in the primaries DeSantis will never see the inside of the White House, ever. Democrats will rule forever.
8 people like this.
Reply 10 - Posted by:
MDConservative 3/27/2023 10:55:13 AM (No. 1434441)
Here is your dilemma, #1...If DeSantis decides not to run, he will be derided by Trump as a coward and a loser. He is already under attack by Trump surrogates as a molester of underaged girls and (psst!) GAY! Whether he runs or not, DeSantis is damaged goods and not fit to be Trump's running mate in '24, let alone his handpicked successor in '28 to further the dynasty. For MAGA Nation, who's your alternative for VP? I've asked this before and the MAGA crowd doesn't seem to have an answer... Mike Lindell?
And once the big cheese stands alone, candidate Trump's going to do some things (and not just nasty tweets) because he can while holding the spotlight, and he's Trump, the man cheated from a second term. And that burlesque will remind "moderates", i.e. non-Trumpistas, of those crazy days of yore. Many won't vote Dem, and not for Trump, either. It is fairly clear that the Dems will dump Biden and Harris. And if one believes the elections are rigged anyways...I will guarantee election funny stuff if Trump is the candidate. The establishment won't allow its '20 investment to rid him go to waste.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Moritz55 3/27/2023 10:55:42 AM (No. 1434444)
In my opinion, the Never-Trumpers’ time has come and gone. I just wish the Only-Trumpers would learn from their mistakes. We need a wide open primary season focused on the issues and on beating Democrats, not on vilifying anyone who doesn’t share their belief that only the President is entitled to the 2024 nomination.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Californian 3/27/2023 11:37:59 AM (No. 1434492)
11, I -never- trash DS. He is doing a great job as Governor. But I'm not voting for him if Trump is on the same ballot.
That is not in any way trashing DS. I want Trump. It is that simple. No need to trash anyone else. When will the DS crowd stop telling us we are electing Biden by voting for Trump?
5 people like this.
Reply 13 - Posted by:
DVC 3/27/2023 12:18:52 PM (No. 1434543)
Stay in Florida and continue to build a good reputation. Don't go out and cause trouble for the party and for yourself, Ron.
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