Caren, it's more difficult for a Republican moderate if DeSantis is not splitting the MAGA vote. Moderate hopefuls could divide the non-MAGA side.
Also, the increased likelihood of Donald being the Republican Nominee could release more sugar into Joe's veins to rerun and more "inevitable" sentiments within the Democratic party.
DeSantis needs more than speech lessons. He would have to be reborn to stand a chance at becoming attractive.
Best.