There are a few reasons why Ron DeSantis’s culture war is not helping his chances of being president.

• It alienates independent voters and moderate Republicans. A recent poll found that DeSantis is unpopular among independent voters, who make up a large and important voting bloc in presidential elections. DeSantis’s culture war rhetoric is also likely to alienate moderate Republicans, who may be turned off by his focus on issues that they see as divisive and unimportant.
• It makes him appear out of touch with the concerns of most Americans. While DeSantis’s culture war rhetoric may energize his base, it is unlikely to resonate with most Americans. A recent poll found that only 26% of Americans believe that critical race theory is a major problem in the country. Similarly, only 36% of Americans believe that transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in sports that match their gender identity. DeSantis’s focus on these issues suggests that he is out of touch with the concerns of most Americans.
• It focuses on issues that are not top priorities for most voters. A recent poll found that the economy, healthcare, and education are the top three issues that voters care about. DeSantis’s culture war rhetoric focuses on issues that are not top priorities for most voters. This suggests that he is not focused on the issues that matter most to Americans.
• It distracts from his accomplishments as governor of Florida. DeSantis has made some accomplishments as governor of Florida, such as signing a law that banned sanctuary cities and expanding school choice. However, his culture war rhetoric has overshadowed these accomplishments. This suggests that he is more interested in stoking culture wars than in governing effectively.

If DeSantis wants to be a serious contender for president, he will need to find a way to appeal to a broader range of voters. He will need to focus on issues that matter to most Americans, such as the economy, healthcare, and education. He will also need to tone down his culture war rhetoric and show that he is capable of uniting the country.