Time for DeSantis to Bow Out

A year ago, he was dead-even with Donald Trump and polls — even ahead in some — and now he’s over 30 points behind. Today’s politics is less about competence and policy than likability, emotion, and grievance. That explains Trump’s popularity. It doesn’t matter how it happened; it happened.

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DeSantis is not going to receive more money. His is a zombie campaign going nowhere that can’t rely on fantastical scenarios.

Haley, who had limited operations in Iowa until early December, stormed by him nationally and gets stronger now, eventually heading to her home state. She can stay in for a while since she doesn’t have another political job, has financial support, and provides the most significant contrast and alternative to Trump. DeSantis does not.

[What’s the rush? DeSantis will at least stay on through South Carolina, and probably until Super Tuesday in early March. If he hasn’t won a state by that point in time, then he’ll have to withdraw, just for lack of funds. Further contests won’t do any harm at this point, and with Trump’s age and legal issues, it’s still important to assess viable options for a Plan B. — Ed]

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