“So, what’s the good news? The good news is the state of Florida and what we achieved shows Republicans can win again,” DeSantis said.ĭeSantis has avoided directly answering any questions on a presidential run. This comes after visiting several important early-primary states and an international tour, which are all trademarks of a politician preparing to launch a presidential campaign. Outside of connecting with donors, DeSantis’ allies are seeking to introduce him to Republican primary voters on more personal and favorable terms.

This week, DeSantis is meeting with dozens of wealthy fundraisers at the Florida governor’s mansion. The ads highlight DeSantis’ family story, his handling of the pandemic and his criticism of what he calls the “woke mob.” He right now has more money raised than Donald Trump.”Ī super PAC supporting DeSantis, Never Back Down, spent more than $10 million on ads over the past few weeks, surpassing more than $9 million in total ad spending from MAGA Inc., according to AdImpact, which tracks political advertising.Īlmost all of the $10 million spent in support of DeSantis went toward positive ads, running nationally and in early nominating states. “He’s turning out to be a prolific fundraiser running for president. “Governor DeSantis was a prolific fundraiser when he ran for governor, set a record in the history of the United States,” Mullaney said.

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