Debacle, Disaster, DeSantis: Musk-Mismanaged 2024 Campaign Launch Will Leave A Mark

“It’s a cliche, but it’s true: You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” That’s veteran New Hampshire politico Tom Rath’s take on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s failed attempt to formally announce his candidacy on Twitter Wednesday evening, with company CEO Elon Musk at his side. The launch didn’t go well, to put it mildly. The “Twitter Spaces” app repeatedly failed, leaving would-be listeners who were unfamiliar with the technology wondering if the event had begun. Musk and his co-host David Sacks could be heard on the stream...