It was a calculated risk. When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom that they would debate, it seemed there wasn’t much to be gained for either of them. For DeSantis, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, there was very little to be achieved. It would only confirm what those watching already believed about him if ...

Near the end of Act I of Hamilton, Aaron Burr wonders why Alexander Hamilton relentlessly writes and discusses his opinions. Burr sings, “Every proclamation guarantees free ammunition for your enemies.” Every time Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opens his mouth about the Walt Disney Company, he hands his enemies free ammunition to ruin his political future. Now, he just gave his biggest ...