Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis was asked outright by Fox News’ Harris Faulkner why his presidential campaign is considered to be a “mission failure.” Faulkner pointed out that while the governor is outspending former President Donald Trump, he continues to lag behind him in the polls.
DeSantis acknowledged the “mission failure” and outlined his strategy to regain momentum. He explained that it is important to connect with voters in places like Iowa and New Hampshire, and that he believes a key to success is being the only military veteran in the race.
The Governor went on to explain that while he had a more successful second quarter with fundraising than both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, he is still “looking forward to continuing the momentum.” He believes that taking advantage of the opportunities to get on the ground and speak to small towns across America will help him succeed in the upcoming months.
DeSantis also emphasized his dedication to the campaign and talked about how he is now making changes to ensure the mission is successful. He spoke of being able to “realize the vision” that was set out in the beginning, and his new strategies to move the mission forward.
The Governor indicated that being on the ground and listening to what voters have to say gives him a huge advantage. He also acknowledged the importance of focusing on the return on investment, and described the success his team has seen thus far.
Despite the current polls, DeSantis is committed to continuing to run a successful campaign and is determined to make the necessary changes to ensure that the mission is successful. His focus on connecting with voters and willingness to make improvements should prove beneficial over the coming months.