Christie is being paid well for what he is doing. Ron’s campaign has been the worst l can remember. It was like he had a list of things that would cost him support with the base and he worked his way through the entire list.
I concur.
Two years ago, Ron DeSantis was highly regarded by the base, made mostly solid moves, picked great fights that garnered positive attention, and was often floated as Trump’s VP.
Then the old money came a’callin. The RINO retreads convinced him that he had to tear down Trump.
WRONG.
If his approach was. “President Trump was a great man, with solid ideas, but his jagged edges and chaotic style were a hindrance to many national discussions,” I think a great many people, even Trump supporters, would agree. He could have positioned himself as the policy wonk version of Trump, a MAGA warrior who doesn’t gratuitously and regularly shoot himself in the foot. As much as I love President Trump, have voted for him and will do so again, even I will admit he’s had his share of cringe-worthy moments.
Unfortunately for Ron, he got in bed with the wrong people. Moreover, the moment the lawfare started in earnest, the Trump base rallied and circled the wagons. Given that dynamic, it would be almost impossible for anyone to break through.