The Case for Putting It All on Ron DeSantis

Do I need to see more of Trump? No. Nor Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, or Mike Pompeo.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to the Republican Jewish Coalition annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nev., November 19, 2022.

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After the shortest possible amount of time, and the minimal amount of evidence, I’ve seen enough. I’m ready to bet the future of the Republican Party on Ron DeSantis. Let’s just get on with Ron.

The case is simple. While Donald Trump’s 2016 candidacy was remarkably efficient at attracting the precise number of voters it needed in the precise states to narrowly win the Electoral College, the Republican Party under Trump has repelled voters faster than it attracted them. It posted losses among white women and white men that could not be offset by gains among Hispanic voters. Ron DeSantis is the only figure in the Republican Party who has substantially expanded the appeal of the GOP in this recent era.

Michael Brendan Dougherty

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Michael Brendan Dougherty

Michael Brendan Dougherty is a senior writer at National Review Online.

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