DeSantis Faces Make-or-Break Moment at First GOP Debate
- Stakes are high for the governor, who was an early frontrunner
- DeSantis campaign prepped for attacks from other Republicans
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Ron DeSantis has a golden opportunity to revive his presidential bid at tonight’s Republican debate. But he’ll need to survive what’s expected to be a withering round of attacks.
A strong performance by the Florida governor may help convince voters he’s the GOP’s best alternative to Donald Trump, someone just as committed to the culture wars but without the baggage of multiple indictments. Rivals are seeking to derail any such ideas with plans to pounce on his missteps, betting Trump’s absence from the forum will clear the way for others to get noticed.