DeSantis’ Rising Star: A Mirror of Young Clinton?
• Charles C.W. Cooke’s characterization of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a political doppelganger of former President Bill Clinton is quite apt (“He fits the bill,” PostScript, Nov. 13).
Like Clinton, DeSantis has evinced vigor, competence and a keen intellect in the service of good governance — as well as a predilection for the oftenneglected common man. Unlike former President Donald Trump, DeSantis relies on reasoned argumentation, not bombast.
To his credit, DeSantis has eviscerated the woke madness of both the corporate and political elitists who masquerade as champions of the people.
If Republicans hope to regain the White House in 2024, they must nominate DeSantis.
Rosario A. Iaconis
Mineola
• In his otherwise excellent column of Nov. 13 comparing the similarities between Clinton and DeSantis, Cooke failed to note one important (to some, at least) difference.
DeSantis served, apparently with great distinction, in the United States armed forces. Clinton, on the other hand, was a notorious draft-dodger.
Paul Eschuk Naugatuck, Conn.
• Republicans should be careful what they wish for: Clinton defeated George H. W. Bush only because a third-party candidate, Ross Perot, entered the race and reduced George
Bush’s chances of winning a second term.
It will be just a matter of time until the bloom fades off DeSantis’ rose because he will be unable to compete with more seasoned candidates such as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. In fact, no one can match Pompeo’s impressive resume.
If Trump’s smart, he should run as a thirdparty candidate in 2024. This is a surefire way to get revenge and to prevent the GOP’s selected nominee from winning. If this strategy worked in 1992, it can work again in 2024.
J. J. Crovatto
Ramsey, NJ
• Cooke is right: DeSantis would make a great president. The governor of Florida is making the Sunshine State a great place to live. Republicans are tired of Trump’s arrogance.
Matt Engel
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.