‘It’s the only thing he’s got left’: DeSantis' rivals try to turn his Florida record against him
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ main pitch for months has been that his record of conservative governance — what he has called the “Florida Blueprint” — would inspire Republican voters.
Now his GOP rivals are throwing it back in his face.
During Wednesday’s presidential debate, DeSantis frequently defended his record on education, spending, energy policy and access to health insurance — even if some of his opponents’ attacks weren’t completely accurate.
The sustained assault on his performance in Florida marks a new moment in DeSantis’s presidential campaign, as emboldened rivals like Nikki Haley and Chris Christie blast away at one of his last remaining pillars of political strength....
