>

I felt like she was really leaning into Jackie Kennedy with that look.
Most criticism of Mr. DeSantis’s national electability has been centered around his lack of charisma, which Mr. Trump crystallized by giving him the cumbersome nickname Ron DeSanctimonious. But focusing on personality and style obscures the governor’s real failings: Florida is not a model for the nation, unless the nation wants to become unaffordable for everyone except rich snowbirds.
While my home state’s popularity might indeed seem like good news for a governor with presidential ambitions, a closer look shows that Florida is underwater demographically. Most of those flocking there are aging boomers with deep pockets, adding to the demographic imbalance for what is already one of the grayest populations in the nation. This means that Florida won’t have the younger workers needed to care for all those seniors. And while other places understand that immigrants, who often work in the service sector and agriculture, two of Florida’s main industries, are vital to replenishing aging populations, Mr. DeSantis and the state G.O.P. are not exactly immigrant-friendly, enacting legislation to limit the ability of people with uncertain legal status to work in the state.
[...]
The fact is, Florida is having many of the same problems as its liberal archnemesis California, and its Republican-led State Legislature is doing little to help less-affluent families thrive. More than 76 percent of Floridians live on the coasts, but in an era of fierce storms due to climate change and rising sea levels, many can’t afford or even qualify for insurance for their homes, especially those who live in older buildings or in low-income areas. Lawmakers in Tallahassee ended the year giving insurance companies a huge bailout but doing little to reduce insurance costs for homeowners. >

I get that Florida has its issues but I kind of wonder what state is getting it right?  seems like many large states have issues. >

I’m feeling pretty awesome about living in IL these days. >

How so? I believe you, I’m just interested in specifics. 
Also, here in NY—a very large state—we’re doing pretty well. Not without problems—there are always problems—but doing well, I think. >

Well, I live in Chicago, which I legit think is the greatest place in the country to live. We have jobs, fun things to do, a huge lake lined with public beaches, semi-decent public transportation, great food, nice people, a pretty low cost of living compared to places like NYC or Austin or Portland, and are more-or-less safe from climate disaster when compared to places with earthquakes/vanishing coastlines/wildfires/tornadoes/etc.
The rest of the state is basically as red as any red state, but because Chicago is the population center, we also have a pretty lefty state government, all things considered. We just ended the practice of cash bail in IL (well, it's in the middle of a last-minute legal challenge at the moment, but we're gonna get there), we're passing some pretty strong climate legislation (not as strong as I'd like but it's progress,) and we don't have to worry about losing our rights to abortion, birth control, marriage equality, etc. 
The only shitty thing is winter, but I was born in Chicago so I'm used to it (plus, I think if we didn't have nasty winters and completely overblown fears about crime scaring people off, this place would get crowded and expensive pretty quick). >

Not a single mention of the incredible gun violence and gang activity that plagues the city, you must have been born into the gentrified high income areas. >

I really hope this is sarcasm but you can’t be sure around here. >

Nope, Chicago is objectively a dangerous city, and I've lived in several in and outside the US, including Chicago. 600+ murders, and nearly 3000 shootings inside city limits last year isn't great metrics.
These numbers allow Chicago to be ranked the 6th most dangerous city in America for 2022. >

The 3rd largest city in the US is the 6th most dangerous city? First of all, okay; second of all, where is Chicago ranked 6th most dangerous city? Because I can't find that ranking anywhere. >

A Florida governor elected to the highest office would just be another sign of democratic backsliding like electing a piece of shit reality “celebrity”. >

What is your take on California voting against gay marriage and having it overturned by the Supreme Court?
Democracy right? >

If you have ever been to California you might have learned that bigotry forms in rural cities in every state. >

A state measure doesn't pass in California without massive democratic support, even in 08. Obama won the state by 30 points in the same election >

I know an handful of people who voted opposite their values because prop 8 was intentially written in a way that made it confusing. 
If you were Pro-Gay marriage you were to vote No. if you were against you were to vote Yes. 
Expansion of rights is not a bad thing. No matter where the electorate is.  Sometimes a court needs to right the wrongs of the democratic process. In fact, that’s what it is supposed to be there for. >

Also brings up a major peeve of mine. The way that propositions are written should be clear and not try to trick people into doing the opposite of what they want. >

That’s why these groups write the propositions that way. They know it’s an unpopular position but if they can fool enough people they could turn a narrow loss into a narrow win.
The electorate needs to be super informed and really geared up over the specific proposition to get them right. Look at Kansas abortion prop. 
It was written confusing and backwards as well >

Have to laugh at his wife thinking they’re JFK and Jackie. I mean I know the republicans want to take us all back to the pre civil rights era, but that outfit is hilarious. >

That was the first thing I noticed too - I think that's the clearest sign that she thinks he's got a shot at the presidency - she's dressing for the job she wants. >

If she lives long enough. Hubby doesn’t seem to care about her (or anyone else’s) risk of getting Covid while battling cancer. Unless he’s pulling a low key Gingrich 🤔 >

He claims she's now officially cancer free, but I suppose, as you mentioned, it wouldn't be the first time he's downplayed or hidden important medical information. >

Depending on the stage her cancer was in, the timetable is about right. I was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkins Lymphoma and needed 6 mos of chemo. She received about 3-4 mos. He said she underwent surgery so I’m thinking partial/double mastectomy. Sounds like it was mitigated. Whenever he shot his mouth off about no masks, vax or no vax: it’s all good, no lockdowns, keep Florida, Florida! I’d think “you have a sick wife at home bro, you take her out to the mask free restaurant w/o being vaccinated?” Then I remembered they all secretly wore masks and got vaccinated. I don’t know why they actively kill off their base. They do it to excite them but it kind of backfires if they don’t live long enough to vote for you. >

It actually works perfectly. 
Keep insurance high so only retired, old busy bodies with unreasonable amounts of leftover money move down. They die and free up space for the next, slightly-warm old couple looking to retire. 
It's like an old people factory down here. They're queued up on conveyor belts waiting to move. Or they're struggling to get off the It's A Small World boats. >

And old rich people donate to campaigns and have nothing better to do with their time than going out to vote.  He’s right on brand with the people he appeals to. >

Why is his wife dressed like Princess Diana? You’re just a Governor’s wife, Muffy, simmer down