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 Republican campaign finance expert. It is important to note that Donald’s numbers are not exactly what they appear to be; his campaign said earlier this month that it had raised $35m. "Cash on hand gives a campaign the resources going forward," said Candice Nelson, a government professor at American University and academic director of the school's Campaign Management Institute.

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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 …

Trump scores cash from billionaire backers who funded civil fraud prosecutor's campaign
9 months ago

Trump scores cash from billionaire backers who funded civil fraud prosecutor's campaign

Raw Story  

Nemeses New York Attorney General Letitia James and former President Donald Trump pitted against one another in his $464 million civil fraud trial, have billionaire backers in common, a new report reveals. Campaign finance reports cited by Newsweek show grocery store CEO John Catsimatidis' wife, Margo, and son, John Jr., each donated $18,000 to James' campaign on Dec. 21, 2023. …

Trump is burning through cash faster than he can raise it: report
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump is burning through cash faster than he can raise it: report

Raw Story  

According to campaign finance reports filed on the last day of January, Donald Trump and the PACs closely associated with him are burning through cash faster than they can rake it in putting his ability to run for re-election effectively at risk. According to a report from Politico's Steven Shepard and Jessica Piper, in 2023 Trump and his people spent …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Wealthy donors 'are done with Trump' as they flood DeSantis with campaign cash: report
2 years, 2 months ago

Wealthy donors 'are done with Trump' as they flood DeSantis with campaign cash: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from Semafor's Shelby Talcott, conservative billionaires are already lining up behind Gov. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin donated $5 million to a pro-DeSantis group and another $5 million to the Florida Republican Party as part of his $100 million-plus midterm spree." IN OTHER NEWS: Florida officials quietly tweak probation system to make it easier to arrest people …

Now his own state needs cash, DeSantis is singing a different tune
2 years, 3 months ago

Now his own state needs cash, DeSantis is singing a different tune

The Independent  

Days after Hurricane Ian hit south Florida, Ron DeSantis is making the news all over again. Yes, that’s the same Ron DeSantis who sent planeloads of migrants to blue states and cities a couple of weeks ago, in a coordinated stunt with Texas governor Greg Abbott. Yes, that’s the same Ron DeSantis who kept Florida lockdown-free while its ageing population …

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