Vance, DeSantis, now Johnson — does it seem to you the media instictively slags those Republicans with the most potential? 100% negative twist to every story. https://t.co/cGU8zBonVh

— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) November 1, 2023

[We’ve noticed that for a long while, of course. Just wait until someone else takes over for Johnson, and watch for the inevitable “[new guy] Isn’t a Statesman Like Johnson.” It’s probably a little too soon for the Second Look at McCarthy, but it’s coming. — Ed]