• Rekhyt@beehaw.org
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      5 months ago

      I’m surprised it’s both this early and this late. The fact that he came in second in Iowa and then dropped out before New Hampshire is baffling.

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        His departure from the race allows Mr DeSantis to avoid an embarrassing potential third-place finish in New Hampshire to Ms Haley, who has focused far more of her resources in the state.

        But a person familiar with Mr DeSantis’ election night plans in New Hampshire was completely caught off guard by the news of his exit.

        Seems like he under-invested in the state and expected to lose. I wouldn’t be surprised if trump promised him a cabinet position to drop out early.