Alyssa Farah Griffin argues DeSantis’s Florida curriculum weakens his 2024 campaign.

The View Co-Host‍ Alyssa Farah Griffin: DeSantis’s Response to Criticism Undercuts His Presidential Run

The recent statements made by ​Governor ⁢Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in​ response to ‍criticism ‍of Florida’s history ⁣curriculum have raised⁤ concerns about his⁤ 2024 presidential campaign, according to The View ‌co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin. The criticism focused on a part of the curriculum that​ suggested teachers should‍ include⁤ lessons on how ‍”slaves ⁢developed skills ‌which, ​in some instances, could be applied for their personal⁤ benefit.” While⁤ several Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Rep. Byron ⁢Donalds (R-FL), and former Texas Republican​ Rep.‍ Will Hurd, have spoken out against this ⁢aspect of the curriculum, DeSantis ⁣has ⁤chosen to “double down” and engage in arguments with his ⁣critics within the Republican Party, as highlighted during Tuesday’s episode of The View.

Griffin’s Concerns and Predictions

Expressing⁣ her disappointment, Griffin stated,​ “I once liked DeSantis. I was like, ‘Oh, he‍ seems interesting.’ But now, he ‌is revealing himself and shrinking the pool of‌ potential⁣ voters for himself. It is‌ a bad strategy. I believe that Tim Scott or Nikki Haley will surpass him as the No. 2 in the race.” Griffin also criticized‍ DeSantis and other white lawmakers for “blacksplaining” to black Republicans about their feelings towards slavery.

Griffin’s comments followed Hurd’s statement on Sunday, where he, as a biracial individual running for president ‌in 2024, called anyone implying an upside to slavery “insane.” ​Similarly, Scott, a black ⁤Republican also running ⁤for president in 2024,⁣ recently emphasized that “there’s no silver lining in ‌slavery.”

In addition to predicting DeSantis’s potential loss to Scott and Haley, Griffin also anticipated that Francis Suarez, ⁢the mayor of Miami, might ⁤challenge DeSantis for the role of Florida ‍governor, suggesting that Suarez “could win.”

Additional Criticisms and Poll Results

DeSantis⁣ is also facing ⁢criticism for his refusal‌ to ⁣endorse a‌ federal abortion ban during a recent⁣ interview. Nonprofit organization Susan ⁣B. Anthony Pro-Life America, which supports a⁢ federal ban, condemned the governor for his ‌lack of support, deeming it ​”unacceptable to pro-life voters.”

A poll⁣ released on Tuesday revealed that DeSantis’s support among potential Republican primary⁣ voters ⁤has slipped to 15%,‍ while former President Donald Trump continues to dominate the primary⁣ race with 58% support. This comes as Trump faces a superseding indictment⁢ from special⁣ counsel​ Jack Smith⁢ over allegations⁤ of mishandling classified documents after leaving office.

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