What is up with Casey DeSantis?

The MoJo Daily newsletter, Monday through Friday. [View in browser]( [Mother Jones Daily Newsletter](     June 2, 2023 Ron DeSantis is a man of few social graces and even fewer friends. But one person the Florida governor trusts as a close adviser in his quest to [build an American autocracy]( is his wife, Casey DeSantis. I've been a bit fascinated with Casey after noticing her recent string of outfits clearly attempting to evoke perhaps the most famous American first lady of all, Jackie Kennedy. Now, two things first. Women and their style choices are often unfairly targeted—and there's nothing inherently wrong with dressing for the job you want. But I can't help but feel like there's something ridiculous and overtly strategical about Casey here. She apparently hopes that Americans will see a Camelot-like quality in her. [Just look at the white gloves, her exaggeratedly poofed-up hair, the uncanny similarities to Kennedy's Dior dresses.]( They feel at once hilarious—as the costume designer of SNL recently told Vanessa Friedman, it seems as though Casey is dressing as though she wants to be "[princess of the world]("—and downright creepy. But all of this is notable as the DeSantis' try to conjure a cloyingly [wholesome image]( on the campaign trail. Is it just me? [How do you feel about this cosplaying? Thoughts?]( I'm hoping to gain some insight into the political strategy behind her wardrobe and why [Republican women seem so eager]( to channel Jackie Kennedy. Stay tuned for more. —Inae Oh Advertisement [House Subscriptions Ad]( [Top Story] [Top Story]( [International Underwear Model and Insurrectionist Was Just Sentenced to 32 Months in Prison]( Judge tells John Strand his sentence would have been shorter if he'd taken responsibility for his actions. BY STEPHANIE MENCIMER SPONSORED CONTENT BY TEXAS TRIBUNE   The 2023 Texas Tribune Festival is near. Get your tickets now. [The Texas Tribune Festival](, happening Sept. 21-23 in Austin, Texas, is a multi-day celebration of big, bold ideas about politics, public policy and the day’s news, headlined by names you already know alongside those you should. Each fall the Festival engages, challenges and surprises attendees with thoughtful panel discussions, unexpected talent mashups, must-see interviews and provocative programming curated by the award-winning journalists at [The Texas Tribune](. See growing lineup and [learn more](. [Trending] [Leo Hylton is teaching about abolition from inside prison walls]( BY ABIGAIL GLASGOW   [Pacific deep-sea mining hotspot contains a wealth of biodiversity]( BY KAREN MCVEIGH   [Ron DeSantis' namesake has (basically) no comment on his presidential run]( BY JACOB ROSENBERG   [The Supreme Court is set to kill affirmative action. Just not for rich white kids.]( BY EVAN MANDERY Advertisement [House Store Ad]( [Special Feature] [Special Feature]( [Clean energy experts are stretched way too thin]( “Stakeholder fatigue” threatens to thwart progress as states pursue decarbonization. BY DAN GEARINO [Fiercely Independent] Support from readers allows Mother Jones to do journalism that doesn't just follow the pack. [Donate]( Did you enjoy this newsletter? Help us out by [forwarding]( it to a friend or sharing it on [Facebook]( and [Twitter](. [Mother Jones]( [Donate]( [Donate Monthly]( [Subscribe]( This message was sent to {EMAIL}. To change the messages you receive from us, you can [edit your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all mailings.]( For advertising opportunities see our online [media kit.]( Were you forwarded this email? [Sign up for Mother Jones' newsletters today.]( [www.MotherJones.com]( PO Box 8539, Big Sandy, TX 75755