Moving on from Ron DeSantis can be challenging for his understandably disappointed supporters
Time to Move On
Alright, Gov. Ron DeSantis supporters, you’ve had a full day to be sad, angry, and whatever else, but now it’s time to move on. It sucks to lose, but it happens. Better luck next time.
DeSantis, also known as “the greatest Republican governor of my lifetime,” effectively ended his so very disappointing campaign for president on Sunday. As politicians of the same party routinely do after primaries, he immediately endorsed his competitor Donald Trump. That should be all his supporters needed to swallow however hard is necessary and do the same, but the wounds are apparently not just superficial for some of Team DeSantis.
Judging by a large number of his extremely-on-Twitter supporters, the defeat has deeply hurt their feelings. They’re taking it personally and sorely.
It’s every bit as unattractive as DeSantis’s dysfunctional campaign. The whole time he ran, he made nothing but a series of unfathomable decisions.
- He refused to confront his critics in the media, formerly his strongest attribute and something he only just now admits was a catastrophic mistake.
- He blew millions on an inept leadership team.
- He kept his campaign manager Generra Peck in her position for months as his poll numbers nosedived.
- He wore those inexplicable boots and showed not even a flicker of self-awareness when anyone pointed out how undeniably oddly they fitted.
Why did he change the way he pronounced his name?
For whatever reason, the DeSantis Devotees aren’t interested in acknowledging any of it. Their unyielding argument is that the governor is smarter and more capable than Trump, whom general election voters dislike so much that his defeat in a rematch with Joe Biden is inevitable.
Maybe Trump will lose in November. In campaign politics, someone has to, and nobody should know that better than DeSantis backers.
It’s one thing for them to express their doubts. That’s fair. But it’s another to spend the next nine months telling fellow Republicans how stupid they were for not sharing their preference in the primary. That’s useless.
We know Trump is in serious legal jeopardy. We know he was defeated by Biden before and it could happen again. We know the ferociously deceitful “news” media will savage him for the duration of the campaign like they’ve never done before.
Nobody needs DeSantis’s diehard Twitter army to remind them, although it seems some of those people were so emotionally and professionally invested in his presidential campaign that they’re practically rooting for a defeat in November. That will at least earn them the consolation prize of getting to say, “I told you.”
It’s childish. It’s petty. It’s pathetic.
They’re understandably disappointed, but there’s no reason they should embarrass themselves with an extended, unproductive bout of depression and resentment. There’s still a lot for everyone to get excited about.
DeSantis is still a phenomenal governor with another three years to run his state. He would also be a tremendous asset in a second Trump administration serving as Homeland Security secretary or attorney general. He’s young, so there is plenty of time for him to learn from his campaign and try again next time. I hope he does.
I also hope that, as quickly as DeSantis moved on, so will his supremely on-Twitter supporters.
How did DeSantis’s questionable decisions impact his campaign and ultimately led to his defeat?
L surprise us all, but DeSantis is not the answer. And it’s time for his supporters to face that reality and move on.
It’s understandable to feel disappointed when your preferred candidate doesn’t win. But dwelling on that disappointment and refusing to accept the outcome only hinders progress. It’s time to put aside personal feelings and focus on the bigger picture.
Throughout his campaign, DeSantis made a series of questionable decisions that ultimately led to his defeat. He failed to effectively address his critics in the media, which was once considered his greatest strength. This lack of transparency and accountability only raised more doubts about his ability to lead.
Furthermore, DeSantis wasted millions on an ineffective leadership team and kept his campaign manager in place despite plummeting poll numbers. These actions demonstrated a lack of judgment and an unwillingness to make necessary changes.
Let’s not forget about his strange fashion choices, like wearing inexplicable boots and ignoring criticism about them. It’s important for a leader to possess self-awareness and the ability to acknowledge and rectify mistakes. DeSantis showed a lack of both.
Even his decision to change the way he pronounced his name was questionable. It signaled a lack of authenticity and a desperate attempt to appeal to a specific demographic. Voters see through these manipulative tactics and value genuine leadership.
Yet, despite these shortcomings, there are still DeSantis supporters who refuse to acknowledge his flaws. They argue that he is smarter and more capable than Trump, assuming that his defeat in a rematch with Biden is inevitable. But this blind loyalty only blinds them from seeing the truth.
We cannot afford to let personal bias cloud our judgment. We must instead assess candidates objectively and choose the one who is best suited to lead. In this case, DeSantis has proven himself unworthy of that role.
It’s time for his supporters to recognize this and redirect their energy towards supporting a candidate who is truly capable of bringing about positive change. There are many other qualified individuals within the Republican party who can effectively represent their interests.
In politics, victories are not guaranteed. Sometimes, the candidate you support loses, and that’s okay. It’s part of the democratic process. What matters is how we respond to defeat. It’s time for DeSantis supporters to gracefully accept the outcome, learn from it, and move on.
Better luck next time, indeed. But that next time should be focused on finding a candidate who can truly embody the values and ideals that his supporters hold dear. It’s time for them to let go of DeSantis and open themselves up to new possibilities.
The future of the Republican party lies in their ability to adapt and evolve. Holding onto the past will only hinder progress. It’s time to put aside personal attachments and unite behind a leader who can guide us towards a better future.
So, DeSantis supporters, take a deep breath, acknowledge the defeat, and let go. It’s time to move on and embrace the next chapter.
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