They probably see DeSantis as more of a politician and someone they can bend to the left. I would vote for either. No matter which one, it doesn’t make much difference. If a republican makes it to the WH, the Chicken Little leftist media will pummel him on a daily basis no matter who they are and no matter the good they do for the country.
The Left hated Bush 41 more than Reagan, Bush 43 more than Bush 41, and Trump more than Bush 43. Therefore, I know who the Left will detest even more than Trump. It will be the next Republican who makes it to the White House.