A super PAC supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary has canceled its remaining TV ad reservations in Iowa and New Hampshire, ceding advertising to a different super PAC, Fight Right, Inc. Never Back Down Chairman Scott Wagner said the group will focus on field operations to support DeSantis on the ground in the early states, while Fight Right will handle TV ad spending. The decision to cancel the remaining TV ad reservations comes as DeSantis continues to gain momentum in the race, and it remains to be seen how this will affect his chances.
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A powerful storm system is bringing record-breaking rainfall, high winds, and severe thunderstorms to the East Coast, causing power outages and coastal flooding. In South Carolina's Georgetown County, dozens of motorists have been rescued from floodwaters, and residents are advised to take caution and stay informed of the latest weather updates.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina appeared on NBC's Meet the Press to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He expressed hope that Israel could do more to limit civilian casualties and warned that Israel must consider its handling of Palestinians if it wishes to pursue normalization with Saudi Arabia. The Biden administration views the creation of formal diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia as an important foreign policy goal, and Graham praised their efforts to normalize relations between the two countries.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday to appeal for U.S. aid for his country, which is suffering from Russian bombings. During the visit, Senator Lindsey Graham asked Zelenskyy to thank Mike Johnson for being willing to pass a package if border security is included, while House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar criticized Johnson for not inviting all House members. Senator J.D. Vance called the visit "grotesque" and Senator Roger Marshall said it was designed to apply pressure on Republicans. It is unclear if Zelenskyy's visit will be successful in helping to secure the aid package.
The fourth Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama saw the four remaining candidates battle for voters' attention. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was particularly critical of fellow candidate Ramaswamy, calling him an 'obnoxious blowhard'. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was also targeted, with Christie accusing her of being too inexperienced to be president. The debate showed that little has changed since the first meeting of the candidates in August.
At the Republican presidential primary debate on Wednesday, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy engaged in a heated exchange over Nikki Haley's foreign policy views. Christie took the argument to President Donald Trump, and Ramaswamy accused Haley of floating a conspiracy. The debate concluded without any physical altercation, but it was one of the most contentious fights yet at one of the Republican presidential primary debates, with Christie speaking dramatically less than the other three candidates.
On Wednesday night, the Republican 2024 candidates will gather in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for their final scheduled debate. Nikki Haley, seen as the most viable alternative to former President Donald Trump, will face increased attacks from the other Republicans on the subject of her fundraising efforts. Moderated by NewsNation anchor David Shuster, the debate will feature questions from a live audience of Republican voters from Alabama.
Key takeaways: The Koch Network has endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican primary. The endorsement is backed by a multimillion-dollar ad campaign beginning this week.…