You make good points. Although I like DeSantis and his fearless drive to do the right things, my concern with him is he lacks the likeability factor that is so necessary to win a national election. He’s not affable enough in my opinion. People like candidates who they feel comfortable with and can relate to. DeSantis comes across a little stiff and that can be a tough image to overcome.
Again, I would vote for him but I place principles and accomplishments way above affability and smiles.
DeSantis is a political star these days. In my travels any time I mention I am from Florida and the talk is politics the subject goes to DeSantis. He’s very popular with the GOP base across the country right now. His career resume doesn’t scream MAGA so I do have my reservations but he’s definitely popular right now.