The Rise and Controversies of Ron DeSantis.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is testing the limits of how hard right he can go without undermining his rationale for running in the 2024 presidential election. DeSantis has solidified his place as Trump’s chief rival for the Republican nomination, but he risks alienating moderate Republicans and independents with his hard-line politics. DeSantis may have little choice but to pull further to the right on some key issues for the base, but it will likely come at a cost. His six-week abortion ban may help him in the primary, but it could be ruinous for him in a general election.