1. The age problem. Trump is 75 and if reelected in 2024 he would be 78. As we have seen with Biden, electing someone pushing 80 doesn't work out too well. DeSantis on the other hand, is a very young 43.
2. The "lame duck" problem, if Trump won in 2024 he could only serve a single term, removing a lot of leverage he might have with Congress, where somebody like DeSantis would be eligible for two full terms.
Another Trump negative: We all saw how the Deep State and the media (including the poisonous “social” media) went after Trump hammer and tongs. If he were to run again and win, you can be sure they would go after him again,redoubling their efforts, no holds barred. It’s not clear that our badly divided nation could survive a second Trump presidency.
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.
“The “lame duck” problem”
The lame duck thing has always been nonsense. Every second term is a “lame duck” with that logic. A “lame duck” Trump presidency is worth more than countless two term democrat presidencies.
DeSantis will never win a general election.
De Santis....Trump made some poor appointments.
I like Desantis/Greene (as in Marjorie Taylor Greene). That would be a super powerful team up. Heck, I would vote for MTG at the top of the ticket.
One more. Her personality is sort of radioactive. I love Trump but a lot of people hate him. DeSantis won't hate to worry about the haters. He'll get people in Northern Virgina, Atlanta and Denver to vote for him while keeping the MAGA base.
Two very stupid reasons to keep voting for the establishment RINP’s