While many Republicans – even some die-hard MAGA voters – like DeSantis, however, they wish he would bow out of this race and leave it to Trump.

Many Republicans, particularly those in Florida (namely my mother) who love DeSantis as their governor, rather he finish out his term in Florida and wait to run in 2028. In doing so, they contend, Republicans could potentially secure, three terms – twelve years – of solid right leadership.

What would really be great is if Trump chose DeSantis as his running mate! That would almost ensure twelve years of red ruler bliss.

[Galardi proposes the idea to shoot it down on several grounds, and then think through other running-mate options for Trump. There other grounds too, the first of which is that such a ticket wouldn’t guarantee holding the White House at all in 2028, let alone 2032. But more to the point, DeSantis won’t hitch his wagon to Trump because it would mean carrying his baggage for the rest of his career. He can go back to being governor if he doesn’t win the nomination and try later. In fact, after seeing how Trump treats his allies on the campaign trail, he might have trouble finding anyone to join his ticket — and that’s assuming he wins the nomination. — Ed]