Rush Limbaugh said Trump had a natural talent of communication. He had some notes, then spoke from them.
His speeches were better went they were off a teleprompter, but with no vocalized pauses when he’d go off script.
The truth will come out, when you hear Desantis answering questions, or talking off the cuff.
I think the article is spot on.
People are seeing through this guy like water.
He’s making Trump look more appealing to independents and even some democrats.
I’ll admit he doesn’t have Trump’s natural communication gifts or presence. But could Trump become just a bit more disciplined so what should be a landslide in 24 doesn’t turn into a loss? DeSantis will not look bad off the cuff because he seems to relish locking horns with the media. Have seen many DeSantis interviews and no fall on his face moment is coming.
I liked DeSantis when I saw some of the things he was actually doing in FL; but when he gives an extended speech I’m not convinced of his authenticity and sincerity. There always seems to be something a little insincere and ‘lightweight’ about him.
I guess he’d be much better than Biden or most of the Dems so far - but that’s not a difficult achievement.
And you have hit a nail on the head. The presence , power, stature of an alpha dog is hard to replicate.
I love Chip Roy, one of the best orators in Washington, but watch him in the rules committee hearing yesterday.. his voice, body language and “presence” were really diminished.
Even he was a bit restrained by the circumstance.
Trump on the other hand has no issues of the kind. That's one of the things that separate him from the field.
Desantis is going to have to “present” better, he needs to
find that spark within and let it out... if it's in there.
and, right to your point, Trump’s favorability today rose above that of RDS.