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brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 02:44 PM Jul 2023

DeSantis lets go of more than 1/3 of campaign staff as reset continues

Source: Politico

Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign is expanding the number of staff it’s cutting to include more than a third of his payroll as the Florida governor looks to get his primary bid back on track.

The cuts, which were confirmed by advisers, will amount to a total of 38 jobs shed across an array of departments. They will include the roughly 10 event planning positions that were announced several weeks ago, in addition to the recent departures of two senior DeSantis campaign advisers, Dave Abrams and Tucker Obenshain.

“ Following a top-to-bottom review of our organization, we have taken additional, aggressive steps to streamline operations and put Ron DeSantis in the strongest position to win this primary and defeat Joe Biden,” DeSantis campaign manager Generra Peck said in a statement. “Gov. DeSantis is going to lead the Great American Comeback and we’re ready to hit the ground running as we head into an important month of the campaign.”
The expanded cuts are the latest sign that the Florida governor’s team is pivoting to a slim-down operation amid concerns over their finances. The campaign announced it had raised $20 million during the second quarter of this year. But it had spent a good chunk of that money. Much of the sum it raised, moreover, came from donors who had given the maximum amount and could not give again.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/25/desantis-lets-go-of-more-than-1-3-of-campaign-staff-as-reset-continues-00108046

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DeSantis lets go of more than 1/3 of campaign staff as reset continues (Original Post) brooklynite Jul 2023 OP
Where are Ron's "slaves" that are there to "develop skills for their personal benefit"? Jarqui Jul 2023 #1
+1 spooky3 Jul 2023 #7
Exactly! PortTack Jul 2023 #16
The hard-nosed nazi approach isn't working, so C Moon Jul 2023 #2
Keep flying those private jets to your various campaign stops. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2023 #3
I hope DeSantis fails to get the minimum number of donations to qualify for the debatea. Lonestarblue Jul 2023 #4
This shitstain's not going anywhere but back to Florida. Dulcinea Jul 2023 #5
Is there a fascist employment agency these people could use to find new jobs? ZonkerHarris Jul 2023 #6
"The world needs ditch diggers too" FSogol Jul 2023 #9
and crematoriums speak easy Jul 2023 #10
Here's some advice: First, fire whoever advised you to use the word "woke" in every sentence. IcyPeas Jul 2023 #8
THIS!!☝️ onetexan Jul 2023 #13
In that case, he'd have to fire his wife FakeNoose Jul 2023 #20
There are plenty of nasty shitfaced bastards that vote GOP SouthernDem4ever Jul 2023 #11
Thought he Rebl2 Jul 2023 #12
DeSantis is coming up with new ways to embarrass himself. nt oldsoftie Jul 2023 #14
DeSantis can let go of the rest of his staff, he is finished, period. republianmushroom Jul 2023 #15
DeSantis is the Great White Nope. tanyev Jul 2023 #17
They were too woke? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2023 #18
How bad is his campaign? hay rick Jul 2023 #19
Well, there goes my chance for a position as head of "Old Crabs for De Fuhrer" club! Wonder Why Jul 2023 #21

Jarqui

(10,909 posts)
1. Where are Ron's "slaves" that are there to "develop skills for their personal benefit"?
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 02:54 PM
Jul 2023

He's a vile, ignorant pig.
Good riddance.

C Moon

(13,643 posts)
2. The hard-nosed nazi approach isn't working, so
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 03:00 PM
Jul 2023

they'll try the ole Compassionate conservative route.
To start things off, this time they'll do a photo op with him wearing pink boots.

OAITW r.2.0

(32,164 posts)
3. Keep flying those private jets to your various campaign stops.
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 03:06 PM
Jul 2023

Soon, you can let the rest go,,,

Lonestarblue

(13,487 posts)
4. I hope DeSantis fails to get the minimum number of donations to qualify for the debatea.
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 03:18 PM
Jul 2023

I think his big money donors are now seeing a loser they don’t want to back. Unfortunately the NYT and the Post keep publishing articles about him almost every day, giving him free publicity. Several of them have been the don’t count DeSantis out variety.

Dulcinea

(10,102 posts)
5. This shitstain's not going anywhere but back to Florida.
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 03:20 PM
Jul 2023

He will NEVER be President. He's completely devoid of charisma & people skills. Plus, his little culture wars won't be enough to carry him to the nomination. He has nothing else.

IcyPeas

(25,485 posts)
8. Here's some advice: First, fire whoever advised you to use the word "woke" in every sentence.
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 03:32 PM
Jul 2023

(These are in no particular order)

Second, re-amend the history books to tell the truth about slavery and CRT.

Third, change platform to be pro choice. Embrace Planned Parenthood.

Fourth, embrace drag shows, have some fun. Embrace diversity.

Fifth, kiss and make up with Micky Mouse.

Sixth, listen to the scientists about climate change.

Seventh, denounce trump totally and call him what he is.. a con man liar.

Eighth, tighten gun control. Denounce the NRA.

Ninth, stop doing TV with the likes of Tucker Carlson et al.

Tenth, be interviewed by Lawrence O'Donnell or Rachel Maddow, live.

Eleventh, legalize marijuana.

Twelfth, admit the truth about Covid statistics.

Thirteenth, admit there is no woke indoctrination going on.

Fourteenth, make it easier to vote.

Fifteenth, give some praise for Biden's accomplishments.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Do these things and I guarantee it'll make you more popular than you are now.









FakeNoose

(41,679 posts)
20. In that case, he'd have to fire his wife
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 09:27 PM
Jul 2023

... well, you know the rest. He won't follow any of these great suggestions.
They're all going down together, and quite soon.

Just sayin'

SouthernDem4ever

(6,619 posts)
11. There are plenty of nasty shitfaced bastards that vote GOP
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 04:44 PM
Jul 2023

that he can hire to replace them. Just call the heritage society for candidates.

hay rick

(9,611 posts)
19. How bad is his campaign?
Tue Jul 25, 2023, 09:24 PM
Jul 2023

The traffic accident was the most positive press story for his campaign in months.

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