If Gov. Ron DeSantis (Fla.) really wants the Republican presidential nomination, logic dictates he is going to have to attack current front-runner Donald Trump at some point ― especially since the former president and current criminal suspect is beating him soundly. But it doesn’t look like DeSantis is using logic as part of his preparation… Continue reading DeSantis Mocked For ‘Defend Trump’ Debate Strategy
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Ron DeSantis Allies’ Pro-Trump Debate Strategy Risks 2016 Redux
Republican strategists behind a super PAC supporting the White House bid of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are advising him to adopt a not-so-novel approach to the first GOP primary debate: Defend former President Donald Trump and attack other rivals. Axiom Strategies, a consulting firm affiliated with the pro-DeSantis group, Never Back Down, recommends that… Continue reading Ron DeSantis Allies’ Pro-Trump Debate Strategy Risks 2016 Redux
DeSantis debate memo urges him to defend Trump and attack Ramaswamy
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined a strategy for next week’s GOP presidential primary debate in a memo encouraging him to defend former President Donald Trump from attacks by rival Chris Christie and call upstart contender Vivek Ramaswamy “fake.” The two-page memo, authored by leaders of the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, was… Continue reading DeSantis debate memo urges him to defend Trump and attack Ramaswamy
Ron DeSantis PAC Hits Trump’s Sore Spots In New Attack Ad
A new ad from the super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign turns up the heat on Donald Trump. The former president likes to project himself as strong, sharp and full of vigor. But the new spot from Never Back Down manages to poke at Trump on all three, portraying him as too… Continue reading Ron DeSantis PAC Hits Trump’s Sore Spots In New Attack Ad
Ron DeSantis Dodges Question On How He’d React If His Kids Came Out
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) gave a mealy-mouthed reply when asked what he’d do if one of his children turned out to be gay or transgender. Though DeSantis has vocally pushed anti-LGBTQ measures in his home state, the politician indicated that he’d want privacy if any of his three kids came out, according to a Time… Continue reading Ron DeSantis Dodges Question On How He’d React If His Kids Came Out
Ron DeSantis security tab approached $10 million as he prepped presidential run
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida taxpayers paid millions of dollars more to protect Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family last year as he prepared to launch his presidential bid. In total, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement last year spent $9.4 million on salaries for agents and transportation costs for the detail that protects DeSantis, his wife,… Continue reading Ron DeSantis security tab approached $10 million as he prepped presidential run
Ron DeSantis Wants Disney To ‘Drop The Lawsuit’ Because He’s ‘Moved On’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking Disney to drop its lawsuit against him after he took away the company’s ability to self-govern an area of its Walt Disney World amusement parks in Orlando. “We’ve basically moved on,” DeSantis said in an interview with CNBC on Monday. “They’re suing the state of Florida. They’re going to… Continue reading Ron DeSantis Wants Disney To ‘Drop The Lawsuit’ Because He’s ‘Moved On’
Ron DeSantis Had A Tough Day At The Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — The message taunted Ron DeSantis from the sky: “Be Likable, Ron!” It circled overhead as DeSantis chatted on the patio of a barbecue joint with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, and later as he toured the Iowa State Fair with his family. It was everywhere. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a mixed… Continue reading Ron DeSantis Had A Tough Day At The Iowa State Fair
Ron DeSantis dogged by protesters at Iowa State Fair
Ron DeSantis’ first experience with the Iowa State Fair has been anything but “midwestern nice.” For the second day in a row, the Florida governor was the only Republican at the event, which is hallowed political territory for any presidential candidate, interrupted by protestors imploring him to return to the Sunshine State. DeSantis’ latest clash… Continue reading Ron DeSantis dogged by protesters at Iowa State Fair
Ron DeSantis says he’s open to drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels
CORALVILLE, IOWA — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that he would be open to using drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels if elected president. “We will absolutely reserve the right if they’re invading our country and killing our people,” DeSantis said when asked by a voter if he would be willing to use… Continue reading Ron DeSantis says he’s open to drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels