Commentary
In recent months, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) have been crisscrossing the country. They are offering dueling narratives regarding the upsides of their own states while lambasting the downsides of their opponent’s states.
Why are these two governors sniping at one another? Are they raising their national profiles and jockeying for position in the event they might meet in future campaigns for higher office? Mr. Newsom coyly deflects questions regarding higher political ambitions, but his actions suggest he is running for something. On the other hand, Mr. DeSantis has already thrown his hat in the ring as a presidential contender in 2024….