Jacob Ogles
Is Gov. Ron DeSantis scaling back his presidential campaign?
The Florida Republican laid off a dozen staffers, according to a report from NBC News. Those layoffs made news after POLITICO reported two senior DeSantis advisors, Dave Abrams and Tucker Obenshain, had parted ways with the campaign.
Top officials with DeSantis’ campaign are expected to meet today in Tallahassee to discuss any potential reorganization and reset for his campaign.
That comes amid open grousing about the financial burn rate for the campaign following successful fundraising for both his presidential campaign and a supportive super PAC.
A filing made public Saturday through the Federal Election Commission verified DeSantis in his first quarter raised upward of $20.1 million. But that campaign also spent nearly $7.9 million of that before the end of June. That means the campaign at the start of this month had just over $12.2 million in cash on hand as he started stepping up campaign efforts and traveling to Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and other states.
Of note, FEC filings also show that while former President Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination, boasted about raising $35 million in the quarter. That number combines $17.7 million for his official campaign and the rest in his leadership PAC Save America. The official campaign closed the quarter with $22.5 million in cash, a solid $10 million for the DeSantis.
The rapid spending hasn’t resulted in any reward in polls, where he still lad behind Trump badly.
DeSantis officials note Never Back Down, a super PAC supporting DeSantis’ White House run, also raised more than $130 million since it launched in March, though some $82.5 million of that came from a transfer from a state committee that backed DeSantis run for Governor last year.
But at least in theory, any coordination between Never Back Down and the DeSantis campaign is forbidden under federal law. The campaign itself must work independently with the money it has.
That’s especially concerning as many long-time supporters of DeSantis donated early to his presidential campaign and gave the maximum amount. That means $14 million in support comes from individuals who cannot give more — and $3 million of that can only be spent in the general election if DeSantis wins the GOP nomination.
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Earl Pitts "The Real Mayor of Realville" American
July 16, 2023 at 9:06 am
Good mornting America,
“The Ronald” and I, Earl Pitts American, are head-faking the DNC into “thinking” we are “in trouble”.
Back Story:
We actually found we had a few Dook 4 Brains leftist “spys” which had craftly infiltrated our campaigne. So of course in the process of firing those skallywag-scoundrals we came up with the “4 level chess” genious plan to cover the fireings with this “we are floundering and letting staff go” story.
What this will do is embolden the DNC into thinking they are actually going to get their wish to run against Trump again.
As you know Trump lost last time, the left beat him like a drum, and nobody in their right mind thinks “Looser” Trump can win in 2024.
Back Story:
My, Earl Pitts American’s, genious political mind harkens back to something Trump’s Father told me back in the day when we were making millions together: “Once a looser always a looser”. Sage advice which I, Earl Pitts American, always knew I, Earl Pitts American, would one day cash in big time on. Well America today is the day.
Wrap Up:
This information is being put out to reassure our beloved host F.P.’s loyal readership that “The Earl Of Florida” and “The Ronald” got your back for the big 2024 win for “The Force” and the entrrtaining and well deserved “Political Beat-Down” of “The Dark Side” AKA the Dook 4 Brains Leftists.
FYI “The Donald” knows he has no chance just like last time and he is cooperating with me, Earl Pitts American, and my client “The Ronald” in order to be appionted to the “Cherry” position of “Border Czar”.
Thank you America so relax we got this for you by taking “The Art Of The Deal” to the next level as interperated by me, Earl Pitts American, to benifit my client “The Ronald”.
Thank you America,
Earl Pitts “America”s Premier Political Advisor” American
*this is not an advertizement for future politicians to engage the genious advisor services of me, Earl Pitts Anerican. as most of you cant afford my, Earl Pitts American’s, fees. But for those willing to pay the price I, Earl Pitts American, say: “Lets talk”*
Newt
July 16, 2023 at 9:29 am
Great news Earl,
I dont think I ever thanked you enough for your leadership in making my Contract With America a reality back in the day.
Anyway, Earl, I have litetally been having nightmares about the 2024 election and what it means to our nation.
But now that I know Desantis has you overseeing his campaign I have relaxed for the first time in several years.
Glad to see you are still working behind the curtian for America,
N G
Ocean Joe
July 16, 2023 at 9:59 am
Newt served his wife with divorce papers while she was in the hospital fighting cancer.
What a guy!
Earl Pitts "Grief Counsler" American
July 16, 2023 at 10:38 am
That was sad time for Newt my friend OJ,
But let us harken back to something we all were taught in Sunday School.
The Hearkening:
None of us walk a perfect path as we all often stumble and dash our foot against a sharpe stone as we transverse the path of life.
Newt did stumble there under the great weight upon his sholders back in the day.
None of walk a perfect path.
Be blessed my beloved besty OJ.
Earl Pitts “The Earl Of Florida” American
Michael K
July 16, 2023 at 11:16 am
Never back down is apparently backing down – demonstrating his “managerial prowess” by recklessly burning through OPM (Other People’s Money) to feed his and Lady Casey’s Quixotic personal political ambitions.
Buh-bye!
Earl Pitts "The Real Mayor of Realville" American
July 16, 2023 at 1:52 pm
Good afternoon America,
Warning:
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Dont Say FLA
July 16, 2023 at 1:46 pm
That launch was expensive? What was the expense, paying a fee to Elon Musk to pretend he likes Rhonda?
They could have done that campaign launch using 1995 era Real Audio technology for a low low price of like $99 if even that.
If the Rhonda Campaign shelled out a lot of money on that failure to launch, Rhonda needs to stay away from the treasury checkbook, be it State of Florida’s or USA’s treasury checkbook.
JD
July 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm
“Never Back Down!”
“Never Back Down!”
“Never Back Down!”
I wonder what that enlightening video cost?
But let’s get to brass tax – How did the superPAC that raised money for a state governorship campaign get legally morphed into a presidential campaign? Is that allowed? Will the AG be warning the DOJ they better not look into that one? Because while not technically “connected” to DeSantis, it would bleed their coffers dry should that disappear or be frozen. Then people can scream “Biden is weaponizing the DOJ!”
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