A few weeks ago, I predicted that DeSantis would be looking for a face-saving way out of his dispute with Disney. The Hungarian Candidate will need the support of business to win the presidency; trampling on the free speech and property rights of a large (and much-loved) company isn’t exactly a good way to get it. Just make a deal and move on.
I was wrong. If my understanding of DeSantis’ new proposed legislation is correct, he has decided not to abolish the Reedy Creek Improvement District, but to put his appointees in charge of it. In effect, he’s telling Disney that he’s going to be running their Florida theme park.
If this is a serious proposal, and not just an opening bid, it isn’t going to end well for DeSantis. There are lots of Republicans out there for business to support. Why would they pick one who wants to boss them around?