December 16, 2023
The Next Ron DeSantis
By Franklin Seneca
Before he declared his intention to challenge former president Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential nomination, there was a widespread view among conservative commentators that Ron DeSantis was an invaluable, unique example of the principled leadership the country would need to move in the right direction. But why should there be only one?
Reflecting on this point, conservative columnist Daniel Horowitz observed, “We only have one Ron DeSantis. Every other governor is horrible on every issue that matters.” Echoing this sentiment, MAGA firebrand Kari Lake drew the comparison during her campaign, suggesting she would be the “DeSantis of the West.”
Now, at a time when House Republicans in Washington show an apparent inability to advance lasting conservative policy reforms on the federal level, perhaps it is an opportune time to return some attention to the idea. Where can we find the “next Ron DeSantis”?
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