DeSantis Breaks With Trump Day Before Midterm as Democrats Surge
The GOP governor said he was particularly concerned about an enthusiasm gap between the parties.
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a sharp turn against President Donald Trump's second-term agenda ahead of the midterms, citing issues such as the ongoing Iran conflict, rising gasoline prices, and the administration's approach to immigration enforcement. In an interview, DeSantis noted that Democrats were gaining momentum in the election and warned that Republicans were facing headwinds due to voter dissatisfaction over economic factors.
The polls cited by DeSantis showed Democrats with potential gains, mirroring the warnings from Republican campaigns and committees. Historically, the party in power tends to lose seats in midterms, and Democrats are optimistic about flipping control of Congress. Recent forecasts, like the RealClearPolitics generic ballot, have given Democrats an 8.9-point lead, while Nate Silver's polling aggregate showed them leading in several key states.
However, DeSantis emphasized that GOP candidates were still optimistic about retaining their advantages and cautioned against assuming Florida's political shift would be permanent, as there are still voters who could be persuaded to support the party.
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