With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis busy running the third-largest state, enacting a magnificently conservative agenda, promoting a new book, and having to respond to endless demands that he run for president (not to mention banning the words “gay” and “slavery” -- the man's a whirlwind of activity!), I thought I'd jot down a few ideas for his presidential announcement speech.
Here are some of the main points I think he should hit.
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