DeSantis' influence nosedives in Florida, party exhausted by his aggressive methods

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https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/22/desantis-florida-republicans-governor-elections-00117514

‘Waiting for him to drop out’: DeSantis’ influence nosedives in Florida
Some party members view the once-powerful governor as weakened amid his campaign struggles.



Ron DeSantis’ troubles on the campaign trail have emboldened some in his party who are exhausted by his aggressive tactics. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

By GARY FINEOUT and KIMBERLY LEONARD

09/22/2023 05:00 AM EDT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is losing his clout in Florida.

College boards, stacked with DeSantis appointees, are rejecting job candidates with ties to the governor.

And the board that oversees many of Florida’s affordable housing programs this month placed on leave its executive director, who was helped into the job by a top DeSantis adviser.

Interviews with nearly two dozen lobbyists, political consultants and lawmakers revealed that DeSantis’ struggles as a presidential candidate have already eroded his influence in Florida. There is a widespread expectation that his candidacy will end in failure. His standing at home may depend on how long he slogs forward in the presidential campaign — and how he will manage his exit from the race if he eventually drops out.

[SWBTATTReg]

1. His incompetence showed through. Perhaps a good thing for the rest of America. We already

have to deal w/ tRUMP the orange tangerine who over bronzes way too much.

[bahboo]

2. the little fuck overplayed his hand big time....

he'll be relegated to an asterisk by the time it's all over...

[Hortensis]

3. Most of them just follow the crowd. He's a reject.

[Cha]

4. Can't wait for the

little Musssolini wannabe to Lie his Stupid head Off about why the rest of America rejects his Ugly face

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5. With that undercurrent of hysteria in his.voice and his head bobbling

[Cha]

6. Oh yeah.. well put. 🇺🇸💙🌊