So was Ronald Reagan by the time he became Governor of California in 1966. In his case it was a forced move because there was still a conservative Hollywood and after campaigning for Goldwater in 1964, it was a Pat Brown repeat or him!
So if you are unhappy with DeSantis, imagine his opponent of 2018 instead, Andrew Gillum, over these past 4 years. Part of my problem with Trump was that he WAS NAIEVE and made very bad choices for his cabinet and appointees. Mistakes there as a non-pro politician that he is STILL PAYING FOR!
I am not unhappy with him so far.
I am and always will view professional politicians with a jaundiced eye.
Also, it’s a bit disingenuous of you to call Reagan a professional politician. At least in the sense I mean. He had a long career in entertainment than went into politics. He didn’t do it straight out of college or law school or spend a short time in government then jump into politics. Granted life in tinsel town is its own kind of unreality but it’s something nongovernment. Reagan like Trump did it the way you’re supposed to do it. Have a career with varying experiences from which you learn. Formal education only at best half the learning process! Then make something of yourself then give something back to the nation with a political career.
If it comes to DeSantis running for Prez I will vote for him. I will keep expecting him at some point to validate my view of professional politicians. I hope he never does!