DeSantis was hoping to get a bounce out of the first GOP primary debate to reverse his campaign’s decline, but other candidates are getting more buzz.
DeSantis wasn’t involved in any sharp debate exchanges, but his answers to questions about Jan. 6, abortion and Ukraine attracted attention.
DeSantis most recently debated Democrat Charlie Crist in his reelection bid, and had an awkward moment. He needs a stronger performance Wednesday.
The memo was posted online by the GOP consulting firm behind a pro-DeSantis super PAC.
The lawsuit alleges ACLU Florida board members were improperly removed for opposing “partisan political activity” and “mission drift.”
Hugh Culverhouse donated $350,000 to the PAC backing Gov. Ron DeSantis presidential campaign in June, but he won’t be giving any more money unless the reboot includes a new message.
James Uthmeier is taking over as campaign manager from Generra Peck, who will stay on as chief strategist. Uthmeier has been DeSantis’ chief of staff.
Asked again Friday during a stop in Iowa if he believes Trump’s stolen election claims, DeSantis said “those theories… did not prove to be true.”
A USA TODAY Network – Florida analysis found at least 42 billionaires gave to DeSantis’ political committee last year. Far less are backing him now.
DeSantis said he hadn’t read the indictment Tuesday evening but said it’s “unfair” to holds trials in Washington D.C., calling it a ‘swamp.’
The PAC released it’s first detailed financial report Monday. It raised $131 million and spent $34 million, or 26%, with little to show for it.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis initially promoted the COVID vaccines, but has since become a leading critic, matching concerns of GOP base.
DeSantis would rollback transgender military policies established by Biden, who issued an executive order allowing individuals to serve openly.
“What we’ve seen in this country is an attempt to criminalize politics and to try to criminalize differences,” DeSantis said of Trump’s legal woes.
DeSantis raised $20 million in the first six weeks of his campaign, while an allied super PAC raised $130 million since March.
The complaint is based on a media report from May that found a newly-formed nonprofit had arranged to fly DeSantis to nearly a dozen speaking events.
Candidates must pledge to endorse the eventual 2024 GOP presidential nominee and not run as a third-party candidate if they lose the primary.
DeSantis polls best with voters who are better educated and wealthier, while Trump dominates with working class voters.
Trump’s 2016 campaign focused on his pledge to build a border wall. DeSantis is trying to undercut Trump on the border issue with aggressive policies.
Asked about decriminalizing marijuana during an event in South Carolina, DeSantis said he opposes the idea.