It’s official: Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign is in shambles. Federal records show that the Florida Governor has spent more on private jets than on TV ads. In fact, his campaign has been so poorly managed that his pollster likened its final months to “making the patient comfortable” in hospice care. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as an investigation by the New York Times has revealed some shocking details about DeSantis’s failing campaign.
Three anonymous sources have revealed to the Times that DeSantis’s team had banked on billionaire investor Ken Griffin giving his super PAC a whopping $25 to $50 million. This money never materialized, leaving DeSantis’s campaign coffers barren. Meanwhile, campaign backer Steve Deace is asking if there’s “enough runway to manifest” on caucus night, signaling his doubts about DeSantis’s chances.
In a desperate attempt to clear the field, DeSantis hired Jeff Roe to dissuade Ted Cruz, Glenn Youngkin, and other potential primary challengers. However, it seems that Roe’s influence has been purged from the campaign. Most of his Axiom Strategies staff have been dismissed, and the campaign is now run by close friends of DeSantis himself.
Despite the chaos, DeSantis’s campaign is still talking up its chances in Iowa. However, the campaign has yet to lay out a path forward after January 15th, 2024. DeSantis’s chances of securing the Republican nomination are looking increasingly unlikely, especially since a GOP strategist has likened him to “Ted Cruz without the personality.” Ouch.
It’s clear that the DeSantis campaign is in dire need of a massive overhaul if it hopes to stand a chance. Private jets and wishful thinking won’t win an election. With less than two years to go until the primary, DeSantis’s campaign needs to get its act together quickly if it hopes to turn things around.
In short, the Ron DeSantis presidential campaign is a cautionary tale of what not to do if you want to win the White House. From a lack of funds to a poorly managed team, it’s clear that DeSantis has a lot of work to do if he wants to stay in the race. Can he turn things around, or will he end up as just another failed candidate? Only time will tell.