On the stump, the candidate appeared to reflect the behind-the-scenes strife. His aloof
persona got pricklier, amplifying his lack of unteachable traits—warmth, empathy, self-deprecation, humor, ability to think fast on your feet—required to attract voters. For now, DeSantis is promising to continue the campaign into New Hampshire and South Carolina where he remains way behind in the polls. Could DeSantis salvage his political future? It has been done, but given his lackluster performance in Iowa, odds are slim.
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