Ron DeSantis' 'Polarizing Nature' Could Mean Tight Governor Race: Pollsters

Ron DeSantis may face a sterner test to be re-elected in the midterms than expected, with the Florida governor's "polarizing nature" potentially putting off voters, according to pollsters.

A survey conducted by the Progress Florida and Florida Watch groups said that while DeSantis is still expected to be voted back into office in November, his lead is not as insurmountable as expected.

According to the poll, 48 percent of likely voters say they will support DeSantis in November, only five percentage points ahead of any potential Democratic candidate on 43 percent....