DeSantis's Chaotic Campaign Launch

This chapter analyzes Ron DeSantis's troubled presidential campaign launch, emphasizing the technical glitches during his Twitter Spaces event and the subsequent dip in audience engagement. It explores his strategy of distancing himself from past failures while trying to appeal to conservative voters without directly confronting Donald Trump. As the primary season approaches, the chapter highlights DeSantis's polling struggles against Trump and the emerging competition from other candidates like Tim Scott and Nikki Haley.