I'm always willing to criticize any party or any candidate (even those I vote for) if they deviate from the principles I espouse...but I might still vote for them. You are only interested in pushing me to stick to my principles when you think doing so will help your candidate. (Tyrone: "Turn the other cheek so I can slap you. You won't turn the other cheek?...you hypocrite.") It is just another example/proof of you being a pure partisan. That's why so many people avoid talking with you on this forum. You are not interested in genuine debate.
But, here we go:
Rights (non-discretionary matters): I'm a libertarian. I'm hardcore libertarian when it comes to individual freedoms/rights, like the right to free speech, the right to freedom of religion, the right to life. Right now, that means I have a strong bias towards the GOP, since the Democrats oppose those things more.
Discretionary use of Power: I have a natural bias against any use of government power. The first use of government power that is justified is the military and the courts, and since I am not an anarchist, I am comfortable with such uses (although I wish we didn't spend so much on the military). Other uses of government power are more discretionary, and they typically lean right or lean left. I have chosen a conservative lifestyle for myself, and so if a discretionary abuse of power must happen (and it will), then I vote for the conservative discretionary abuse of power. Why wouldn't I? I think it is best for me, and best for our country (if it must happen). That doesn't mean I'm no longer a libertarian, or that I have betrayed my principles. I would still oppose on principle most uses of government power to select winners, but since libertarians are not in office, and since I am forced to choose between a Democrat abuse of power and a GOP abuse of power, I make prudential decisions. I will oppose both uses of power, but I will vote for the least harmful use of power, and I will argue against the most harmful use of power. Lately, this has meant voting GOP, and arguing against Leftists here in the Open.
I haven't bothered to inform myself on Desantis actions in Florida, because I don't live there, and I have chosen not to be obsessed with the 2024 election because it is not healthy for me. I'm only vaguely aware of what he is doing, and I'm comfortable with that for now. I've got plenty of time to pick the next least harmful candidate for me to vote for in 2024. He sounds pretty good so far, though, since he is willing to fight you.