David Frum

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David Frum @davidfrum

... because DeSantis has to keep alive the likelihood that he may be competing for position as Trump's running mate in 2024 rather than the nominee. I am sure DeSantis hates that reality, but he is already accommodating to it - as are, apparently, the DeSantis mega-donors. 6/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 15, 2022

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David Frum @davidfrum

This political reality clarifies many mysteries, including why Gov DeSantis has been so outspoken on Trump's behalf. DeSantis could have refused comment: "ongoing legal proceeding." That would have been the alpha move. DeSantis was constrained to act the beta instead, because 5/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 15, 2022

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See also the coverage on Fox News. They spent much of 2022 trying to ignore Trump and showcase DeSantis. Now it's Trump adulation and justification all over again. And every right-wing and pseudo left-wing talker who aspires to Fox airtime has had to follow along. 7/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 15, 2022