the New York Times obtained extraordinary audio of the chief strategist for his Super PAC begging donors for $50 million and trashing every other candidate in the field.
Jeff Roe, who runs Don’t Back Down, which effectively controls DeSantis’ campaign and is seemingly breaking all sorts of campaign finance laws, told donors he needs the cash before the next Republican debate September 27. “Now let me tell you a secret — don’t leak this,” he said before the call got leaked. “We need to do this now.
We’re making a move now.”As the NYT points out, it’s apparent DeSantis’ advisors are pinning their hopes on Iowa, which will hold its caucuses in January.
Donald Trump currently leads DeSantis with 42% of support compared to 19% in the Hawkeye State, according to a new Des Moines Register poll.Roe, however, said Trump’s real support lies at 37%, and an additional 37% of voters like the disgraced ex-president but want to move on.