Assessing the Readiness of GOP Hopefuls for 2024 Presidential Race.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing criticism from Republicans who question his ability to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Conservative columnist Matt Lewis wrote in a Daily Beast op-ed that DeSantis lacks the "killer spirit" to vanquish Trump. DeSantis is also facing scrutiny from national media outlets, with some noting his discomfort in responding to tough questions. Some of DeSantis' donors and allies fear he may be "missing his moment" and unprepared for the brutal onslaught from Trump that appears to be crippling him in recent polls.