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  Yeah this is the only answer. You take your opportunity before it’s gone. He just won re-election in an absolute landslide so he’s at his peak right now. The only obstacle in his way is Trump and it’s too early to tell who will come out on top which is an advantage for DeSantis since Trump is an incumbent with 100% name recognition. The fact that DeSantis is the defacto #2 in the polls and in some polls it’s very tight, shows he needs to run whether he wants to or not.
context: I don't think DeSantis has a choice. He's the republican darling currently but that shine doesn't last. If he doesn't shoot his shot now he risks sinking into irrelevance similar to Christie and walker and I think he knows it. My understanding is that he's term limited too so his opportunities to make waves will dry up. Apparently there's a growing problem in FL regarding rising insurance costs that may come back to him if left alone long enough.