Super PAC Backing DeSantis Says It Has Raised $30 Million
New York TimesDec 24, 2022
The Facts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reportedly chosen a finance director for his prospective presidential campaign — another sign indicating DeSantis will run for the GOP presidential nomination.
DeSantis and his affiliated Never Back Down PAC had made a previous series of recent hires, and now Lauren Lofstrom, who served as finance director for Ted Cruz’s 2016 presidential campaign, is poised to serve the same role for DeSantis.
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
While Ron DeSantis may be the darling of a political establishment determined to beat Donald Trump at all costs, he is not the choice of the American people. Former Pres. Trump is surging in the polls following the politically motivated indictment by New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and the Republican electorate knows that Trump is their voice. They also know the mainstream media, on both sides, holds no weight with everyday Americans.
Republican narrative
It is time for a new direction, and Ron DeSantis is the best choice to carry the mantle as the GOP’s leader. Whether you like or dislike Donald Trump, there is no denying that he is a volatile figure whose presence drains Americans. DeSantis is a consistent, stable figure who can represent the Republican electorate without making everything about him. Either way, Trump vs. DeSantis makes for a dynamic GOP primary season.
