Ron DeSantis — Trump’s strongest rival — should lighten up and show a little humor to win over voters. DeSantis is also being criticized by some Republican strategists who work for his campaign rivals for having what they describe as an “awkward” or unfriendly personality. The Wall Street Journal editorial board observed in a recent essay that DeSantis is “no backslapper.”“He’d benefit from even a little of Ronald Reagan’s self-deprecating humor,” the paper wrote. “Ron DeSantis is socially awkward and he’s not a nice guy. People are picking up on it.”The rival campaign strategist said DeSantis “is best when he’s doing Q-and-A with the press,” referring to the governor’s skill at battling with reporters at press conferences.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 29, 2023 16:32 UTC