My two cents: DeSantis has been an excellent governor, but Rubio is the better communicator and inherently more likable/electable. Let’s remember that DeSantis flamed out in ‘24. Rubio being Hispanic and speaking fluent Spanish is another plus.
I love Marco and everything you said is true that being said Marco did flame out in ‘16 and Desantis is the closest thing to Trump we are going to get (without the unforced errors caused by his ego and mouth, and lifestyle). Where would Republicans be if Desantis lost his first election for Governor....I shudder to think. Thankfully he didn’t and Florida became a second Texas as a haven for Republicans during covid and therefore took the largest swing state and made is a safe Republican haven.