And yet, plenty of people on Free Republic are very critical of him. Many seem to be viewing everything he does based on the idea that he may run for president.
You are correct
By viewing life through a paper towel tube, those you mention can’t see reality. Their view is very narrow and tightly restricted
Rather than expend energy destroying the real enemy, they chose to kill De Santis with friendly fire
And yet, plenty of people on Free Republic are very critical of him. Many seem to be viewing everything he does based on the idea that he may run for president.
It’s just team sportization of politics. Many of the biggest and most vocal Trumpers supported Cruz over Trump at some point. They’ll never admit that now of course.