But on the eve of the caucuses, DeSantis is on the brink in a state where he’s banked his entire campaign.
Big donors soon discovered that the Florida governor could be a flat and uninspiring candidate.
It was a cringeworthy moment that could become a pitiful emblem of busted hopes if the Florida governor doesn’t mount a comeback on Monday.
“If the number that we have is anywhere close to reality, he’s going to have a very, very good night,” Vander Plaats said.
An Iowa defeat for DeSantis would be especially bitter, because after months on the trail, he’s a far more polished candidate.
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