DeSantis, Trump, and the Republican Civil War

Scott Jennings: DeSantis is a Formidable Candidate

George Conway: Trump Caused the Insurrection

In a recent article for CNN, Scott Jennings writes that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a formidable Republican presidential candidate. Jennings points to DeSantis's record of accomplishment in Florida, including his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his education reforms. He also notes that DeSantis has a strong following among Republican voters, and that he is well-positioned to win the nomination in 2024.

In a separate article for CNN, George Conway writes that President Donald Trump caused the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th with his lies about the election. Conway argues that Trump's repeated claims that the election was stolen incited his supporters to violence. He also notes that Trump refused to call off his supporters even after they had breached the Capitol.

These two articles provide a glimpse into the Republican civil war that is currently underway. DeSantis and Trump are both seen as potential frontrunners for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, but they represent very different wings of the party. DeSantis is a more traditional conservative, while Trump is a populist who has appealed to the party's base. The outcome of the Republican primary will have a significant impact on the future of the party and the country.