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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Nikki Haley has become the latest high profile Republican presidential candidate to file primary paperwork in New Hampshire, with polls showing President Donald Trump with a commanding lead. Recent endorsements of other candidates have not moved the needle politically in Iowa, and the outcome of the New Hampshire primary could be determined by the 300,000 undeclared voters in the state.
Tyler Anderson of Dover, New Hampshire, has been arrested and charged with sending two threatening replies to a text message sent by the campaign of presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The messages allegedly included threats to "blow his brains out" and to "kill everyone who attends" an event. Anderson is facing federal charges and, if convicted, could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The arrest serves as a reminder of the importance of taking threats of violence seriously in the upcoming election.
Ron DeSantis Challenges Nikki Haley to One-on-One Debate in Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
Ron DeSantis Challenges Nikki Haley to One-on-One Debate in Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed his desire for a one-on-one debate with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in the upcoming Republican presidential primary. DeSantis made the comments during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, potentially resulting in a faceoff between the two candidates. The Republican Party has yet to announce any official debate plans, and it is unclear if the criteria will be met for the one-on-one debate.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has suspended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, citing the RNC's debate requirements as a major factor. Chris Christie, a former 2016 presidential candidate, commented that the RNC's debate requirements are making it difficult for lesser-known candidates to gain traction in the race. Burgum's decision is likely to add to the debate over the RNC's rules.
Geoffrey Holt Leaves Behind a Fortune of $2.5 Million to Benefit the Town of Hinsdale, New Hampshire
Geoffrey Holt Leaves Behind a Fortune of $2.5 Million to Benefit the Town of Hinsdale, New Hampshire
Ed Smith, Holt's best friend and executor of his estate, recently discovered that Holt had amassed a fortune of $2.5 million. Smith has set up a trust through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, from which organizations will be able to apply for grants, drawing from the interest, roughly about $150,000 annually. Town administrator Kathryn Lynch has promised to use the money left by Holt "very frugally" as he did.
New Hampshire State Police have identified John Madore, 33, as the suspect in a fatal shooting at the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord on Friday. An AR-style rifle was found in a U-Haul truck in the hospital's parking lot, but the bomb squad determined it was not a threat. Attorney General John Formella said Haas was a hero who had served his country and state.
Key takeaways: New Hampshire has announced that its presidential primary will take place on January 23, 2024, maintaining its century-old tradition of going first in…