Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game

Associated Press  

As the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time to events in Iowa and New Hampshire, the states that kick off the nomination process early next year. After a late entry in the 2020 Democratic presidential race, billionaire Mike Bloomberg’s strategy was to bypass early contests and win in Super Tuesday states. Trump and DeSantis haven’t entirely had the Super Tuesday states to themselves. While a small state compared to many other Super Tuesday contests, Wahl said places like Alabama allow candidates to demonstrate support among conservative voters that are “the heartbeat of the Republican Party.” “It’s states like Alabama that are going to be where hopes to make a lot of ground,” he said. The PAC plans to invest $100 million on ground operations targeting the first 18 states — four early states plus Super Tuesday states — including paid staff such as state campaign directors.

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Trump’s Campaign Is Short on Cash. Its Solution Could Cost Him the Election.
55 years ago

Trump’s Campaign Is Short on Cash. Its Solution Could Cost Him the Election.

Slate  

Donald Trump is relying on ultra-rich donors to make up for a major cash shortage, exploiting Citizens United to outsource core campaign work that he can’t afford to fund. So, instead, they give the money to super PACs—committees that can raise and spend unlimited sums in support of a candidate, which were unleashed by the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in …

Elon Musk's pro-Trump super PAC is 'blowing it', warn critics as concerns grow over links to DeSantis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's pro-Trump super PAC is 'blowing it', warn critics as concerns grow over links to DeSantis

Daily Mail  

Republican insiders claim that Elon Musk's America PAC - which the Tesla CEO has donated $75million to in three months - is doing a poor job of turning out voters. Musk initially supported DeSantis by holding a campaign announcement on X and he has hired many of the Florida governor's top people to run America PAC. Republican insiders claim that …

Strategist Who Ran DeSantis' Ill-Fated Bid Is Working With Musk To Help Organize Voters For Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strategist Who Ran DeSantis' Ill-Fated Bid Is Working With Musk To Help Organize Voters For Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ron DeSantis’ senior political aides were gathered last year at the Florida governor’s campaign headquarters, an office across the street from a Red Lobster on Tallahassee’s north side, planning the announcement of his candidacy for president. Peck, who was demoted three months into DeSantis’ candidacy, and Musk are now working together again, this time on a super …

Strategist who ran DeSantis' ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strategist who ran DeSantis' ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump

Hindustan Times  

Ron DeSantis' senior political aides were gathered last year at the Florida governor's campaign headquarters, an office across the street from a Red Lobster on Tallahassee's north side, planning the announcement of his candidacy for president. Peck, who was demoted three months into DeSantis' candidacy, and Musk are now working together again, this time on a super political action committee, …

Strategist who ran DeSantis’ ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strategist who ran DeSantis’ ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump

Associated Press  

Ron DeSantis’ senior political aides were gathered last year at the Florida governor’s campaign headquarters, an office across the street from a Red Lobster on Tallahassee’s north side, planning the announcement of his candidacy for president. Peck, who was demoted three months into DeSantis’ candidacy, and Musk are now working together again, this time on a super political action committee, …

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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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 …

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

NPR  

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Another top official leaves a super PAC backing Ron DeSantis’ campaign
1 year, 1 month ago

Another top official leaves a super PAC backing Ron DeSantis’ campaign

Associated Press  

The chairman of the most powerful independent group supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions has resigned, marking the second major departure at the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC in the last two weeks. “I will continue to support Governor DeSantis in whatever ways I can, and I hope and pray that his campaign will be successful.” Last week, …

Haley and DeSantis are relying more on outside campaign groups with time running out to stop Trump
1 year, 1 month ago

Haley and DeSantis are relying more on outside campaign groups with time running out to stop Trump

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Florida Gov. Struggling to energize his campaign, DeSantis this week privately encouraged his donor network to support a newly formed super PAC that’s taking over advertising responsibilities. In the memo to donors this week, DeSantis’ campaign manager James Uthmeier promoted both Never Back Down and a new pro-DeSantis super PAC, Fight Right, noting that 100% of …

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

DeSantis is resetting his campaign again. Some Republicans worry his message is getting in the way
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis is resetting his campaign again. Some Republicans worry his message is getting in the way

Associated Press  

CORALVILLE, Iowa — Ron DeSantis largely dismissed his own decision to replace his campaign leadership team as he returned to Iowa in the midst of a weekslong reset. Five months before the first votes are cast in Iowa’s opening presidential contest, a growing chorus of would-be supporters within his own party is questioning DeSantis’ core message and political instincts amid …

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 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 …

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 …

Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This cycle, Trump and DeSantis have been nailing …

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 …

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 …

DeSantis super PAC tackles tricky task of organizing support for him in Iowa without the candidate
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis super PAC tackles tricky task of organizing support for him in Iowa without the candidate

Associated Press  

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — LaTomah Hauff stopped at the red-draped table on her way into Dean’s Classic Car Museum to jot her contact information on a sign-up sheet to hear more about Ron DeSantis. “The biggest difficulty is the tightrope they are going to have to walk,” said Marlys Popma, a veteran Iowa Republican campaign organizer and former top adviser …

Pro-DeSantis super PAC ramps up hiring into Super Tuesday
1 year, 8 months ago

Pro-DeSantis super PAC ramps up hiring into Super Tuesday

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — The super PAC promoting Florida Gov. The plans, shared with The Associated Press, are part of the group Never Back Down’s strategy to begin political organizing for DeSantis all the way through Super Tuesday on March 5 and point to a novel approach the super PAC is attempting ahead of a likely DeSantis run. Ahead of …

Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid
1 year, 8 months ago

Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid

Associated Press  

Inside the Florida statehouse, Gov. In fact, I encouraged him to get in the race right now,” said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who hosted a visit by DeSantis to Washington last week that was overshadowed by Trump’s efforts to pick off support among Florida’s congressional delegation. “We want to give them a vehicle and infrastructure to convert their enthusiasm into …

Trump is holding on to the bulk of his super PAC money for his favorite candidate
2 years ago

Trump is holding on to the bulk of his super PAC money for his favorite candidate

Raw Story  

Out of the $100 million left available in Trump's super PAC, he appears to have only spent a small portion of it to help Republican candidates in the midterms, which was its intended purpose. According to a HuffPost analysis of Federal Election Commission filings, only $15 million "went toward electing Republicans in five Senate races," and not a cent of …

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