How some WH hopefuls inflate their fundraising success
1 year, 8 months ago

How some WH hopefuls inflate their fundraising success

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s a popularity contest by another means.” Case in point is Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and onetime United Nations ambassador who became the first major Republican challenger to Trump in February. But last week, as the deadline loomed to file the first quarterly fundraising reports, Haley’s campaign blasted out a press release touting an $11 million fundraising haul – an impressive number for any candidate in a race that has been dominated by Trump. “In just six weeks, Nikki Haley’s massive fundraising and active retail campaigning in early voting states makes her a force to be reckoned with,” Haley campaign manager Betsy Ankney said in a statement. Trump’s campaign, meanwhile, reported raising more than $18.8 million between his main campaign account and a joint fundraising account over the first three months of the year.

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Just 50 people have funneled $1.5B into 2024 campaigns: report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Just 50 people have funneled $1.5B into 2024 campaigns: report

Raw Story  

A new analysis from The Washington Post reveals that just 50 megadonors are responsible for $1.5 billion in campaign cash for the 2024 presidential cycle. The largest donors are railroad magnate Timothy Mellon, who has contributed $165 million to various GOP PACs along with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent campaign, which he ended last week before throwing his support to …

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris’ first-week total
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris’ first-week total

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican former President Donald Trump ‘s campaign and its related affiliates announced Thursday that they had raised $138.7 million last month — less than what his new opponent in November’s election, Vice President Kamala Harris, took in during her White House bid’s opening week. The former president’s campaign, the Republican National Committee and other entities previously announced raising …

US election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign raises $200m in a week
5 months, 2 weeks ago

US election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign raises $200m in a week

Al Jazeera  

Harris has quickly coalesced Democratic support after President Joe Biden announced his exit from the November 5 election. US Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has raised $200m since President Joe Biden announced his exit from the presidential election race and endorsed her as his successor. “The momentum and energy for Vice President Harris is real — and so are the …

Biden and Democrats raised $51 million in April, far less than Trump and the GOP’s $76 million
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Democrats raised $51 million in April, far less than Trump and the GOP’s $76 million

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee said Monday that they raised more than $51 million in April, falling well short of the $76 million that Donald Trump and the Republican Party reported taking in for the month. Biden and his party had routinely outraised his predecessor, but Trump’s April haul was boosted by a record-setting $50.5 …

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say
8 months ago

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in the coming weeks, putting into action the commitment he made at a meeting with Trump last month to help his former rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, according to two people familiar with the matter. DeSantis is taking concrete steps …

Ron DeSantis soft-launches plans to fundraise for Donald Trump
9 months ago

Ron DeSantis soft-launches plans to fundraise for Donald Trump

Salon  

Rolling back the tape on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' relationship with Donald Trump as it's played out over the past several months — especially when the two were engaged in a race against each other for the presidential bid, prior to DeSantis dropping out — there's been more than a few instances of Trump berating DeSantis publicly, calling him Ron …

Trump's Campaign Said It Raised $50.5 Million At A High-Dollar Florida Fundraiser
9 months, 1 week ago

Trump's Campaign Said It Raised $50.5 Million At A High-Dollar Florida Fundraiser

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday, a staggering reported haul as his campaign works to catch up to the fundraising juggernaut of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. The reported haul from the event with major donors at the Palm Beach, Florida, home of billionaire investor John Paulson sets …

Trump’s campaign said it raised a record $50.5 million at a Florida fundraiser
9 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s campaign said it raised a record $50.5 million at a Florida fundraiser

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday, a staggering reported haul as his campaign works to catch up to the fundraising juggernaut of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. The reported haul from the event with major donors at the Palm Beach, Florida, home of billionaire investor John Paulson sets a new single-event …

Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser

Associated Press  

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is seeking to outraise President Joe Biden next week, aiming to take in more than $33 million to top a new single-event fundraising record set by Biden on Thursday with $25 million, said a person familiar with the Trump event who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal planning. Trump is inviting wealthy donors …

Biden touts a $25M haul from fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden touts a $25M haul from fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton

NPR  

Biden touts a $25M haul from fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images President Biden had an entourage of support from celebrities and former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama at a historic campaign fundraiser set to raise more than $25 million Thursday night, as …

Trump insiders worry as critical small-dollar donors abandon his campaign: report
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump insiders worry as critical small-dollar donors abandon his campaign: report

Raw Story  

While Donald Trump's team may be courting big-dollar donors like Elon Musk to catch up with President Joe Biden's war chest, the warning bells are sounding for an erosion in small-dollar donors. Trump’s campaign reported raising just $3 million from small-dollar donors in January this year — those that give $200 or less, the outlet reported citing OpenSecrets. For 2023, …

Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month

News 18  

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump. The president raised $53 million alone last month, which was the strongest grassroots fundraising month since the campaign launched, according to campaign officials. We have 1.5 million donors, including 500,000 are brand …

Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump. The president raised $53 million alone last month, which was the strongest grassroots fundraising month since the campaign launched, according to campaign officials. We have 1.5 million donors, including 500,000 are …

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s legendary ability to raise massive sums of political cash may be on a collision course with a new and unpleasant reality. “President Trump’s campaign is fueled by small dollar donors across the country from every background who are sick and tired of Crooked Joe Biden’s record-high inflation, wide open border invasion, crime and chaos,” Leavitt said. …

Biden vs Trump: US President has three times more cash than Republican frontrunner for 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden vs Trump: US President has three times more cash than Republican frontrunner for 2024

Hindustan Times  

As the 2024 White House race seems to take place between the former and incumbent presidents of the United States, a new report states Joe Biden's cash in hand is more than three times that of cash available with Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee as revealed in the previous reports. Before the 2024 election, Biden's campaign managed to …

Trump’s political operation, spending heavily on legal expenses, starts 2024 with $42M
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s political operation, spending heavily on legal expenses, starts 2024 with $42M

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s political operation amassed about $130 million in the final months of last year but after spending heavily, headed into 2024 with more than $42 million to start the election year. New campaign finance reports filed Wednesday showed that across four committees that make up …

The failed political operation to make DeSantis the GOP presidential nominee cost $168 million
11 months, 1 week ago

The failed political operation to make DeSantis the GOP presidential nominee cost $168 million

Associated Press  

The failed campaign and expansive political operation aiming to make Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the Republican nominee for the White House cost $168 million, according to filings reported to the Federal Election Commission late Wednesday. The pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down reported payments of more than $130.6 million in 2023 while a newer super PAC Fight Right reported $9.6 …

Why did Ron DeSantis quit the 2024 Republican primary campaign against Donald Trump and Nikki Haley?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did Ron DeSantis quit the 2024 Republican primary campaign against Donald Trump and Nikki Haley?

Slate  

For as long as the Ron DeSantis presidential campaign existed, it was a fireworks display of hired hands trying to avoid blame for why irate donors’ hundreds of millions weren’t stopping Donald Trump. Just hours before DeSantis dropped out on Sunday, for example, we learned from NBC News that the latest head of DeSantis’ paper-tiger super PAC, Never Back Down, …

Ron DeSantis suspends 2024 presidential campaign — endorses Trump
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis suspends 2024 presidential campaign — endorses Trump

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis announced that he is suspending his 2024 presidential campaign. Going into New Hampshire, DeSantis was running a distant third place in the Granite State, and scoring such low numbers that it gave his presidential campaign little momentum heading into upcoming primary and caucus contests such as Nevada and South Carolina. In a tweet announcing he was quitting, DeSantis …

Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late

LA Times  

There was a moment when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seemed like the Republican Party’s best bet to move on from Donald Trump. During a CNN-produced town hall event Tuesday, DeSantis said, “If Donald Trump is the nominee, the election will revolve around all these legal issues, his trials, perhaps convictions if he goes to trials and loses there, and about …

Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid days before New Hampshire primary, endorses Trump
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid days before New Hampshire primary, endorses Trump

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, shown last February, said in a video posted Sunday that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” Florida Gov. He endorsed Trump, saying in a video posted to social media that it was now clear that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance.” DeSantis said he …

What campaign ads tell us about the state of the 2024 election ahead of New Hampshire
11 months, 3 weeks ago

What campaign ads tell us about the state of the 2024 election ahead of New Hampshire

NPR  

What campaign ads tell us about the state of the 2024 election ahead of New Hampshire Enlarge this image toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images Brandon Bell/Getty Images Another $17 million in ads has been poured into the race to be the Republican presidential nominee in the past week, according to data from the ad-tracking firm AdImpact analyzed by NPR. For …

Nikki Haley will launch a $10M ad campaign to try to overtake Ron DeSantis in the GOP primary
1 year, 2 months ago

Nikki Haley will launch a $10M ad campaign to try to overtake Ron DeSantis in the GOP primary

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nikki Haley ‘s presidential campaign will reserve $10 million in television, radio and digital advertising across Iowa and New Hampshire beginning in the first week of December, a massive investment designed to give the former United Nations ambassador an advantage over Florida Gov. “The same can’t be said for Ron DeSantis, who, even with a decent showing …

Nikki Haley Appears To Beat Ron DeSantis On This One Key Metric
1 year, 3 months ago

Nikki Haley Appears To Beat Ron DeSantis On This One Key Metric

Huff Post  

Nikki Haley improved on her fundraising from the previous quarter. Nikki Haley didn’t beat Ron DeSantis in overall fundraising for the third quarter, but she surpassed him in one key metric that underscores the Florida governor’s weakening position in the GOP presidential primary. Haley raised $11 million in the third quarter, which includes $9.1 million in cash on hand she …

Trump campaign says he raised more than $45 million in 3rd quarter, far surpassing DeSantis
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump campaign says he raised more than $45 million in 3rd quarter, far surpassing DeSantis

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Donald Trump’s campaign said Wednesday it raised more than $45.5 million in the third quarter of the year — a haul that far surpasses Ron DeSantis, the man once seen as his fiercest rival. The Trump campaign says it ended September with over $37.5 million cash on hand, bolstered by …

DeSantis reports raising more than $1 million as Republicans hope for post-debate boosts
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis reports raising more than $1 million as Republicans hope for post-debate boosts

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. In a statement to The Associated Press, campaign manager James Uthmeier said that DeSantis “showed Wednesday night that he is a proven leader who will deliver results as president, and we are thrilled with the flood of support we have received since his debate victory.” DeSantis, who has been running …

Ron DeSantis Campaign Woes Keep Mounting
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis Campaign Woes Keep Mounting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. “Following a top-to-bottom review of our organization, we have taken additional, aggressive steps to streamline operations and put Ron DeSantis in the strongest position to win this primary and defeat Joe Biden,” DeSantis’ campaign manager, Generra Peck, said in a statement to HuffPost. The cuts are the latest indication that DeSantis’ campaign for the Republican …

DeSantis cuts a third of his presidential campaign staff as he mounts urgent reset
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis cuts a third of his presidential campaign staff as he mounts urgent reset

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting far more campaign staff than previously thought as he works to reset his stumbling campaign amid unexpected financial trouble. DeSantis, long considered former President Donald Trump’s chief rival in the GOP’s 2024 primary contest, has cut a third of his campaign staff — or 38 people, according to campaign aides who …

Biden is building his 2024 reelection bid around an organization Obama shunned
1 year, 5 months ago

Biden is building his 2024 reelection bid around an organization Obama shunned

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is staking his reelection bid on the political and financial muscle of the Democratic National Committee. “The president is really rewriting the playbook when it comes to what a reelection campaign looks like and how we are in deep partnership with the DNC,” said Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Biden’s campaign manager, “and will continue to show, …

DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversation
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversation

Associated Press  

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — For Ron DeSantis, it was supposed to be an important opportunity to help reset his stagnant Republican presidential campaign. The former president’s new legal challenges dominated much of the day as DeSantis spoke at a brief press conference and sat for a highly anticipated interview designed to reassure anxious donors and primary voters alike that he’s …

Ron DeSantis’ campaign raised more cash than Donald Trump in last quarter, but here's a catch!
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis’ campaign raised more cash than Donald Trump in last quarter, but here's a catch!

Hindustan Times  

Figures released by Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign revealed that he raised more cash than former president Donald Trump in the last quarter. Figures released by Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign revealed that he raised more cash than former president Donald Trump in the last quarter "Fundraising numbers are like the canary in the coal mine," said Michael Toner, a …

DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. NEW YORK — Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as he struggles to catch former President Donald Trump in the GOP’s crowded primary contest while facing unexpected financial pressure. DeSantis, the Florida governor, let go fewer than 10 paid staffers late last week to help reduce operating …

DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges

LA Times  

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters Saturday in Ankeny, Iowa. Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as he struggles to catch former President Trump in the GOP’s crowded primary contest while facing unexpected financial pressure. DeSantis, the Florida governor, let go fewer than 10 paid staffers late last week to help reduce operating expenses, according …

Fundraising takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in their own tier as Pence and other Republicans struggle
1 year, 5 months ago

Fundraising takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in their own tier as Pence and other Republicans struggle

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump’s team recently confirmed that his joint fundraising operation — which splits money between …

Fundraising takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in their own tier as Pence and other Republicans struggle
1 year, 5 months ago

Fundraising takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in their own tier as Pence and other Republicans struggle

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Trump’s team recently confirmed that his joint fundraising operation — which splits money between Trump’s campaign and the Save America PAC — received $35 million in the second quarter. Despite the potential warning signs, DeSantis’ allied super PAC, which is legally barred from coordinating with the campaign, said it raised …

DeSantis campaign brings in $20m in donations, trailing Trump
1 year, 6 months ago

DeSantis campaign brings in $20m in donations, trailing Trump

Al Jazeera  

Trump remains the leader in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, despite ongoing legal battles. DeSantis’s $20m haul falls short of the estimated $35m that his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, reportedly raised in the same quarter. The cartoonishly styled video — which appeared on the “DeSantis War Room” Twitter account — begins with a montage of …

Florida Governor DeSantis raises $20 million to kickstart 2024 presidential run
1 year, 6 months ago

Florida Governor DeSantis raises $20 million to kickstart 2024 presidential run

India Today  

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the second quarter of the year, his campaign said on Thursday, a sign that the Florida governor's challenge to former President Donald Trump remains viable despite recent struggles. By comparison, Trump's main fundraising committee took in about $35 million in the second quarter even as the former president's legal troubles mounted, …

Ron DeSantis Raises $20 Million For Campaign, Behind Trump
1 year, 6 months ago

Ron DeSantis Raises $20 Million For Campaign, Behind Trump

Huff Post  

DeSantis' campaign is trailing Trump in fundraising, but his initial number doesn't offer a complete picture. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign says it raised $20 million in the second quarter of 2023, a figure that’s lower than what former President Donald Trump claims to have brought in during this quarter — although neither candidate released all the information they’ll eventually need …

DeSantis raised $20 million in the 6 weeks since announcing his presidential run, his campaign says
1 year, 6 months ago

DeSantis raised $20 million in the 6 weeks since announcing his presidential run, his campaign says

Associated Press  

Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the first six weeks after he announced his run for president, his campaign said Thursday. Trump’s campaign said Wednesday he raised $35 million during the second quarter of the year, nearly double what he raised during the first three months of the year. The money was raised from April through June between his main …

Ron DeSantis’ Super PAC Is Doing Something Shady
1 year, 6 months ago

Ron DeSantis’ Super PAC Is Doing Something Shady

Slate  

About the only thing going right so far for Ron DeSantis in his neophyte presidential campaign is the money. The Washington Post reported that the super PAC is running “a paid-field operation bigger than ever before tried in a presidential primary, on the scale of four simultaneous congressional races.” This is not a campaign bringing in enthusiastic volunteers; it’s a …

Ron DeSantis says he has raised more than $8Million in first 24 hours of presidential campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis says he has raised more than $8Million in first 24 hours of presidential campaign

Daily Mail  

The sum far exceeds the amount raised by President Biden over the same period Ron DeSantis has raised $8.2million in the first 24 hours as a presidential candidate, his campaign said Thursday, despite his disastrous campaign lunch on Twitter. DeSantis formally launched his campaign Wednesday night in a shambolic interview with Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces - the app's live …

DeSantis pushes past embarrassing campaign start, raises $8.2M ahead of early state blitz
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis pushes past embarrassing campaign start, raises $8.2M ahead of early state blitz

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — Florida Gov. DeSantis’ forward-thinking message for restoring America to every potential voter in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina,” campaign manager Generra Peck said. Chris Sununu, a 2024 Republican presidential prospect himself and a periodic DeSantis critic, said on ABC’s “The View.” “You can’t blame Ron DeSantis for that.” “I mean, if Elon Musk told me, ‘We’re …

DeSantis starts off US presidential campaign with aggressive travel plan, raises $8.2M in 24 hrs
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis starts off US presidential campaign with aggressive travel plan, raises $8.2M in 24 hrs

India Today  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday sought to push past an embarrassing beginning to his presidential campaign, outlining an aggressive travel schedule as his allies insisted they remain well funded and well positioned for a long Republican primary fight ahead. DeSantis’ forward-thinking message for restoring America to every potential voter in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina,” campaign manager Generra …

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches

Associated Press  

Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign on Jan. 21 before the New Hampshire primaries. “I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback.” While his critics in both parties delighted in the rocky start, DeSantis’ announcement marks a new chapter in his extraordinary rise from little-known congressman to two-term governor to a leading figure in …

Ron DeSantis announces White House bid against Trump amid Twitter glitches
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis announces White House bid against Trump amid Twitter glitches

India TV News  

US 2024 presidential elections: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially declared his intention to seek the 2024 Republican nomination for president. DeSantis announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential primary through an audio stream on Twitter Spaces, joined by the platform’s CEO Elon Musk. “I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback,” he …

2024 U.S. presidential campaign | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launches bid to challenge Donald Trump
1 year, 7 months ago

2024 U.S. presidential campaign | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launches bid to challenge Donald Trump

The Hindu  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on May 24, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as an outspoken cultural conservative and the GOP’s willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump. Mr. DeSantis is considered to be Mr. Trump’s strongest Republican rival even as the Governor faces questions …

Ron DeSantis Finally Makes His 2024 Presidential Campaign Official
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis Finally Makes His 2024 Presidential Campaign Official

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has formally entered the 2024 presidential race after building expectations for nearly a year among Republicans eager to move beyond coup-attempting former President Donald Trump. “I’m Ron DeSantis, and I’m running for president to lead our great American comeback,” DeSantis said in a video officially launching his campaign. “Our president, while he lacks …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to formally enter 2024 US presidential election next week
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to formally enter 2024 US presidential election next week

Firstpost  

According to two sources familiar with the decision, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis will formally enter the 2024 US presidential election next week, becoming Donald Trump’s main competitor for the Republican nomination and shaking up a mainly one-sided fight. Former US President Trump has in recent weeks stepped up his political attacks on the Florida governor and maintains a commanding …

How some WH hopefuls inflate their fundraising success
1 year, 8 months ago

How some WH hopefuls inflate their fundraising success

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Long before ballots are tallied and reliable polls are conducted, one of the earliest ways to gauge the popularity of presidential candidates is with dollars. “It’s a popularity contest by another means.” Case in point is Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and onetime United Nations ambassador who became the first major Republican challenger to Trump in …

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