Ahead of the Republican debate next Wednesday, a memo has been released on the Axiom Strategies website outlining a debate strategy for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The memo suggests that DeSantis should defend former President Donald Trump, focus on his record as Florida governor, and embrace the Trump agenda while avoiding personal attacks. It is unclear how DeSantis will use the advice in the memo during the debate, but it is clear that the Republican firm is hoping DeSantis will use the advice to his advantage.
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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.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is in a prime position to be a cornfield kingmaker, and could use the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate to boost her state, her party, and her own political future. However, former President Donald Trump has the option of timing his booking in Georgia to coincide with the debate, which could create an O.J.-Simpson-in-the-Bronco-level spectacle and draw attention away from the televised event.
The president has been in communication with Hawaii's Gov. Josh Green and has noted that the warning signs of the fires had been seen for hours before they began, and that some children and elderly people are still missing. He is committed to providing federal aid and ensuring that his visit will not disrupt the ongoing recovery efforts.
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.
Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate, has met the Republican Party's donor requirements and is confident he will poll high enough to qualify for the party's first debate next month. The RNC requires candidates to register at least 1% support in three national polls, or 1% in two national polls and in two early-state polls from separate states. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol on Friday. The RNC will announce the list of candidates who qualify for the debate stage on Aug. 17.
Key takeaways: The Burgum campaign’s gift card giveaway has been a success, helping the campaign reach the 40,000 unique-donor threshold. Donors stood to gain a…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called on former President Donald Trump to “step up” and join the first GOP primary debate next month, emphasizing that no one is entitled to the nomination and that Trump should participate to “earn it with his vision.” DeSantis himself will be attending the debate in Milwaukee on August 23rd and the FAMiLY Leadership Summit event in Iowa hosted by Tucker Carlson. It is still unclear whether or not Trump will participate in the debate.