Yes, he left off "candidate," as if presuming something that won't happen.
He postulates Ron DeSantis for the candidate role.
Really.
I try to wrap my mind around that possibility, and it seems remote.
With South Dakota's Kristi Noem having shot her chances, I think a lesser recognized Texan will be picked. With exactly whom uncertain. Someone with a low key recognition, but with some gravitas and stature with the still-lingering traditional part of the GOP.
My guess, if the man would take it as an ultimate candidate-in-waiting jump toward 2028, positioning for after Biden's second term. While not in position now. Where neither Marco nor the Cancun man seem serious winner-enough, for then.
He would not be the assassination insurance Pence was, but he'd give trump at least a remote chance. Trump is trump, however, as likely as not to pick Chip Roy.
I understand Gary has a leaning toward DeSantis, but I see Ron as the PeeWee Herman of VP possibilities. A Florida aberration from an aberration state. Not even as good a choice as Mike Johnson.
As in both Ivanka and Jarad telling DAD, "That's not a good idea."
Ron earned his exit from Republicans seeking recognition as nationally relevant, where Nikki Haley ended up with a greater staying power. At least Ron, unlike Haley, still has a job.