In the rural town of Estherville, Iowa, Ethan Masters raised an important question to Ron DeSantis during the primary season: Why would he be a better president than Donald Trump? Standing in front of a tractor, Masters, a 21-year-old real estate agent and former Trump supporter, represented the sentiments of many Republican voters who are open to considering alternative candidates. Despite his lack of knowledge about Trump’s legal issues, Masters expressed interest in learning more about DeSantis.
In response to Masters’ concise question, DeSantis took the opportunity to speak for nearly three minutes, a rarity in Iowa’s typically reserved political circuit. He emphasized his likelihood of being elected, highlighting his potential to serve two terms compared to Trump’s status as a lame duck on Day 1. DeSantis also underscored his track record of appointing competent individuals to office, contrasting it with Trump’s appointment of ineffective officials. Furthermore, DeSantis claimed that he has consistently followed through on his promises, demonstrating his commitment to fulfilling his obligations. While his answer consisted of several bullet points rather than a comprehensive political vision, DeSantis critiqued Trump’s failure to follow through on key promises and accused him of handing over his congressional agenda to Paul Ryan.
Although DeSantis didn’t land a knockout punch in his response, his steady and measured approach resonated with Republican voters during the debate, according to a snap poll conducted by the Washington Post, FiveThirtyEight, and Ipsos. Following the debate, DeSantis’s campaign experienced a surge in donations, raising more than $1 million in 24 hours, second only to the day he announced his candidacy.
Andrew Romeo, the campaign’s communication director, emphasized that DeSantis’s path to victory lies in consistency and organization rather than flashy moments that quickly fade from the national narrative. Despite not being blown away by DeSantis’s answer, Masters acknowledged that it was a solid and extensive list of selling points given his prior support for Trump.
In a subsequent interview, Masters expressed his overall impression of DeSantis, stating that while he was not completely overwhelmed, he found DeSantis’s answer to be satisfactory. He acknowledged that it was a longer response than expected, considering the demands of DeSantis’s busy schedule throughout the day.
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