Posted on 02/23/2023 3:21:27 PM PST by conservative98
FLORIDA – (Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will host an event for top donors and social-media influencers this weekend, the latest in a flurry of moves that suggest he’s ramping up to battle former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination.
About 150 guests are expected to attend the three-day event at the Four Seasons resort in Palm Beach, Florida, including wealthy Republican donors and conservative social-media influencers whom DeSantis’ camp has courted in recent months ahead of a widely expected presidential run, according to a source who asked not to be identified in order to share details.
The gathering will come on the heels of a fundraiser that Trump, who has already announced another White House bid, is expected to attend on Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago home in the same island town.
The Republican race to take on Democratic President Joe Biden next year has gotten off to a largely quiet start. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined Trump in the Republican field this month, but several other prospective candidates have yet to jump in. (read more)
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Top donors what’s that? How much? It’s like the woman to whom I asked “I’d be interested”. She lived with 2 cats. As longs it was not 3-4. Didn’t get anywhere. THat’s ok.
From the article. If people want to go through DeSantis donors with a microscope, then let’s start going through Trump’s as well:
The fundraiser at Trump’s home on Thursday will be held by a new super PAC, MAGA Inc., set up late last year to support Trump’s political activities.
Trump has increased his attacks on his potential rival. He recently posted a series of slams on his social media account, suggesting, among other things, that DeSantis can’t take credit for Florida’s economic health – likely to be a key tenet of DeSantis’ sales pitch to voters.
In remarks at an event in West Palm Beach on Monday, Trump labeled DeSantis his “enemy.”
“I always say hit your enemy a little early,” Trump said. “Some people say don’t. But I say do.”
So what does that mean when a real conservative is your enemy? Telling.
By hitting early, he might convince Ron to stay out of the race.
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