GET ME REWRITE: Since announcing a reboot of his campaign, DeSantis has seen his poll average drop 25%

 

Graph:  Real Clear Politics

Headline:  NBC News, 7/20/2023

The reboot is notable for a candidate who was perhaps the most widely expected GOP entrant in the 2024 race. While DeSantis has maintained his second-ranking place in the polls, he has been unable to close the gap with the front-runner, former President Donald Trump. 

But the hurdles remain significant, and it’s unclear whether it’s too late to reverse early stumbles. While some candidates have successfully shifted after tough starts, the presidential campaign trail is littered with candidates who ultimately failed to regain momentum.

Paging Scott Walker!