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A new populist Democrat, Rodriguez, enters Maine's Senate race, emphasizing issues like military sales to Israel and food insecurity, while assembling experienced campaign staff and competing in a state trending Democratic, with potential support from prominent figures like Bernie Sanders and Gov. Janet Mills.
Republican Scott Mayer backtracked on his previous claims of hiring campaign staff for a potential U.S. Senate run in Wisconsin, clarifying that he has not formally hired anyone as he has not yet announced his candidacy. Despite stating the day before that he had most of his top campaign positions filled, Mayer now maintains that he has people lined up and ready to join a campaign if he decides to run. This comes as the Republican field to challenge Democrat U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in November is still taking shape, with banker Eric Hovde expected to announce his run soon.
Brian Swensen, the national political director for Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has resigned from his role and joined former President Donald Trump's campaign, where he is expected to work on the political operation in early-voting states, particularly Nevada. Swensen's departure is seen as a sign of Ramaswamy's struggling campaign, despite his alignment with Trump. This follows the recent departure of Brandon Goodyear, the Ramaswamy team's videographer.
Allies and staff members of Senator Tim Scott's presidential campaign expressed frustration and disappointment after his abrupt exit from the race. The campaign had been plagued by a lack of organization, poor communication, and a reluctance to engage in retail campaigning. Scott's departure highlighted the challenges of translating a candidate's potential on paper into success on the campaign trail. The decision was not primarily driven by financial concerns, but rather a desire to avoid wasting resources. Staff members were caught off guard by the announcement and were left uncertain about their future. Despite the setback, Scott hinted at a possible future presidential run.
Ron DeSantis has fired around a dozen campaign staffers as his presidential campaign struggles to make headway against Donald Trump. More job cuts are expected in the coming weeks as the campaign tries to reduce costs. The decision to let go of mid-level staffers was made after the campaign realized it had hired too many people too early, despite raising $20 million in just six weeks. Campaign manager Generra Peck is reportedly under scrutiny. DeSantis has failed to significantly narrow Trump's lead, and donors have expressed disappointment in his performance. The campaign is now focusing on early-voting states like Iowa to win over Trump supporters.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as his bid for the Republican nomination for president struggles to gain traction against former President Donald Trump. The exact number of dismissals is unclear, but it is reported to be fewer than 10. DeSantis is facing challenges with fundraising and spending, as major donors express concerns about his performance. Despite the setbacks, DeSantis's campaign remains optimistic and plans to make adjustments, including policy speeches and interviews with news outlets. The campaign's finance disclosure shows that DeSantis raised $20 million but spent almost $8 million, leaving him with $12 million in cash on hand. The filing also revealed significant expenditures on travel, digital fundraising consulting, and payroll. While early struggles are not uncommon in primary races, DeSantis's allies point out that he is ahead in polls in Iowa and has a more natural constituency in the state.
Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign is letting go of fewer than 10 staffers involved in event planning due to a cash crunch and a need to refocus resources on Iowa. The campaign has struggled to meet fundraising expectations, with only 15% of donations coming from small-dollar donors. Despite this, DeSantis remains in second place in the GOP primary behind former President Donald Trump. The pro-DeSantis super PAC, Never Back Down, has received resumes from some of the staffers let go. DeSantis plans to heavily campaign in Iowa and is preparing for a tour of the state's 99 counties.
President Joe Biden is set to announce his reelection bid on Tuesday morning along with two staffers who will be tasked with guiding his campaign. Julie Chavez Rodriguez will serve as campaign manager, and Quentin Fulks will serve as deputy campaign manager. The first two staff hires will allow Biden to once again demonstrate a commitment to diversity and trust in his party’s next generation of talent.