DeSantis Plots a Comeback

The failed 2024 candidate wants to try again—but his wife may be more likely to win the White House someday.

I have a new column up about DeSantis and his attempts to position himself for 2028:

But DeSantis hasn’t given up on his White House ambitions. His team is making moves to push Ron back into the discourse and make him a contender for 2028. But these moves may actually handicap another run and show he didn’t learn much from his failed bid. DeSantis is still a successful conservative governor of one of the largest states in the union. He has wide name recognition. Yet, the fundamental issues that killed his 2028 campaign remain.

DeSantis World wants to make his wife, Casey, the next governor of Florida. Ron is term-limited, so he can’t run in 2026. Who better to carry on the DeSantis legacy than the state’s first lady? Casey, unlike her husband, has charisma and confidence, and she’s much better on the stump. She’s a political creature and Ron’s chief advisor. Her strong approval ratings and compelling story of overcoming cancer make her a promising candidate. Moreover, her husband’s strong political machine will undoubtedly help her if she chooses to run.

Read the rest here.