67 Ron Desantis is now ahead of Donald Trump in new separate polls conducted in Iowa, New Hampshire, Texas, Georgia, Florida and a national poll in race for 2024 Republican Presidential candidate. How do you see this race between them playing out? (media.patriots.win) posted 1 year ago by Fentolldsoa 1 year ago by Fentolldsoa +118 / -51 83 comments download share 83 comments share download save hide report block hide replies
Because his attack on DeSantis was petulant.
By his own actions he signaled his weakness; the strong move would have been to congratulate DeSantis and belittle McConnell for pulling out of winnable races.
Plus, why the attack on Youngkin? I don't think that there's anyone who seriously thinks that Youngkin is a major contender in the Presidential race.
Yep. It was punching down, and punching down is not a sign of strength.
Trump has never had good political instincts. He is only good at serving up red meat at rallies.
He HAD good brand instincts. But the older he gets the more his preference for personal loyalty takes precedence over projecting the proper image.
90's Trump wouldn't have made such a mistake as punching down at someone who just scored a big win.