I think you forgot the sarcasm tag? You’re kidding right? You’re judging how he fared in a 2018 gubernatorial race - prior to COVID? A race held prior to him becoming nationally popular with keeping the state open? Insane.
Also...I don’t want a man (or woman) with “political skill” - I want someone who’s going to take on everybody and call out the BS. Ron DeSantis is that guy.
By the way, Trump won Florida by just slightly more than 1% in 2020.