Look: Ron DeSantis Is Now Facing the Unthinkable

Ron DeSantis Is Now Facing the Unthinkable

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[{"selector":"#anim-115f3d57-4a7b-4d2f-890a-c9d4bff29bd5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Ron DeSantis, once seen as a rising star in the GOP, is now experiencing a decline in support. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-669817eb-395d-41d6-a3d9-0a96aef67e24 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Murdoch media empire, previously favoring DeSantis over Trump, is reportedly souring on the Florida governor. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-c503c25d-a375-4ebf-acf7-6b7341cd38ff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Rupert Murdoch has expressed doubts about DeSantis, citing his "awkward" behavior in public and failure to connect with voters. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-b6ed0082-62ef-4089-8e33-92006a915ed8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Fox News insiders have also voiced concerns about DeSantis underperforming in the presidential race. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-8be5a7e4-2d40-4c11-a969-055e423f37b7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] News coverage from Murdoch's media outlets has shifted away from DeSantis. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-c342ee34-7d92-4d25-894a-ce8875cd1689 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] DeSantis is counting on the upcoming debates to revitalize his campaign. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-b2ca46fb-e3da-41aa-84f5-e4138c9b35de [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Recent polls show Trump leading in the Republican contest, with DeSantis in second place at his lowest level of support. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-84cbd261-2ac5-4593-a6f5-f4e4f7641cd6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] DeSantis' strategy of avoiding direct confrontations with Trump may have backfired, hindering his momentum. Image Credit: Google

[{"selector":"#anim-72481fb6-4987-496d-91ea-72afe76ad07a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It remains to be seen whether DeSantis can regain momentum and pose a real challenge to Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Image Credit: Google