A pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC recently published a two-page memo outlining a strategy for the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate on August 23rd. The memo encourages DeSantis to defend former President Donald Trump from attacks and call upstart contender Vivek Ramaswamy "fake". With Trump currently leading the GOP polls, DeSantis must decide whether to attack Trump and risk alienating his supporters, or choose a different strategy for the debate.
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Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has called for former President Donald Trump to be disqualified from running for president again due to his involvement in the 2020 election. The 18 non-Trump defendants accused of conspiring with Trump to overturn the election results in Georgia are expected to appear in court soon, and if found guilty, could face up to 20 years in prison. Hutchinson believes that Trump is morally responsible for the events of 2020 and should be held accountable.
Key takeaways: 18 individuals, including former President Donald Trump, were charged with violating Georgia’s anti-racketeering law in connection with Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020…
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has qualified for the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate on August 23rd, having met the requirements of the Republican National Committee. His campaign has offered donors $20 gift cards for $1 donations. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has said that if Burgum is not on the debate stage, he is taking the chance that everyone will talk about his record and why he is not on the stage. The first Republican presidential primary debate will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ron DeSantis, the Republican presidential candidate, visited the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12th, 2023, and was met with protesters. Despite the disruption, DeSantis still participated in the traditional activities of a presidential candidate, such as riding bumper cars and flipping a pork burger on a grill. He also discussed the possibility of having Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a running mate.
Ohio voters have rejected a ballot initiative that was seen as a proxy fight for abortion protections in the state constitution, sending alarm bells ringing among Republicans and conservatives. The defeat has left Republicans reeling, as they must decide between alienating swing voters or infuriating their base. Ohio is the latest red state to vote for abortion protections, prompting many to question the effectiveness of the Republican strategy on abortion.
Donald Trump has refused to sign the Republican National Committee's loyalty pledge, which requires candidates to agree to back the eventual GOP nominee in 2024. Trump has yet to confirm whether he will take part in the first GOP primary debate later this month, and his refusal to sign the pledge has sparked a debate among Republicans and Democrats alike. It remains to be seen how the RNC will respond to Trump's refusal to sign the loyalty pledge.
Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and far-right Republicans are pushing for a potential impeachment of President Joe Biden. Centrist Republicans and those from…