CEO of Pro-DeSantis Super PAC Steps Down
OAN’s Sophia Flores
11:38 AM – Thursday, November 23 2023
Chris Jankowski, the CEO of the biggest super PAC backing presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis, has resigned.
Jankowski stepped down as the CEO of the DeSantis (R-Fla.) affiliated super PAC, Never Back Down, on Wednesday.
“Never Back Down’s main goal and sole focus has been to elect Governor Ron DeSantis as president,” Jankowski said in a statement. “Given the current environment it has become untenable for me to deliver on the shared goal and that goes well beyond a difference of strategic opinion.”
His decision comes after a heated debate took place at a super PAC strategy meeting. The goal of the meeting was to brainstorm ways to address and counter DeSantis’s presidential competitor Governor Nikki Haley’s (R-S.C.) rise in the polls.
During the meeting, Jeff Roe, a political consultant, and Scott Wagner, a former Yale classmate of DeSantis’s, got into an argument.
“You have a stick up your a–, Scott,” Roe seethed at Wagner.
Wagner then responded, “Why don’t you come over here and get it?”
Then, Wagner proceeded to get up from his seat. He was restrained by two Never Back Down board members.
The Florida Republican and his wife, Casey DeSantis, have grown frustrated with the path that the super PAC has been on. Never Back Down is no longer running ads in Iowa amid concerns that connecting the super PAC to the governor is hurting him amongst voters.
At couple’s request after the boardroom brawl, a new DeSantis super PAC was created. It is called Fight Right Inc. The group is currently running ads in Iowa comparing Haley to Hillary Clinton.
Earlier this week, DeSantis got a major endorsement from influential Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats.
Despite the endorsement, 45th President Donald J. Trump is still leading the polls in the Hawkeye State.
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What were the internal tensions that led to Chris Jankowski’s resignation from Never Back Down?
Title: CEO of Ron DeSantis’ Super PAC Resigns amidst Internal Strife
Introduction
Chris Jankowski, the CEO of Never Back Down, the leading super PAC supporting presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis, has recently stepped down from his position. The resignation comes after a heated debate during a strategy meeting where tensions escalated among members, resulting in Jankowski’s decision to resign. This development highlights the growing frustrations within DeSantis’ camp and the challenges surrounding his bid for the presidency.
Internal Strife at Never Back Down
The goal of the strategy meeting was to devise effective strategies to counter the rising popularity of Governor Nikki Haley, DeSantis’ presidential competitor from South Carolina. The meeting, however, took an ugly turn when political consultant Jeff Roe and Scott Wagner, a former Yale classmate of DeSantis, engaged in a heated argument. Their exchange further escalated when Wagner challenged Roe physically, which ultimately led to his restraint by two board members.
The Shift to Fight Right Inc.
Amid mounting frustration and concerns about the impact of Never Back Down’s ads on DeSantis’ campaign, a new super PAC called Fight Right Inc. was created at the request of DeSantis and his wife, Casey DeSantis. Fight Right Inc. aims to promote DeSantis’ candidacy while running ads in Iowa that draw comparisons between Haley and Hillary Clinton. The decision to establish a new super PAC underlines the determination of the DeSantis campaign to reposition itself and adapt to the evolving political landscape.
DeSantis’ Endorsement and Polling Numbers
Earlier this week, DeSantis received a significant endorsement from influential Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats. Vander Plaats’ endorsement signals DeSantis’ growing support within Iowa’s faith community and solidifies his position as a contender in the state’s GOP caucus.
However, despite the endorsement, former President Donald J. Trump continues to lead the polls in Iowa with a significant margin. According to recent polling data, Trump commands 44% support, while DeSantis and Haley are tied at 17%. These numbers indicate that DeSantis still faces an uphill battle to secure a leading position in the Hawkeye State.
Conclusion
Chris Jankowski’s resignation from Never Back Down has exposed internal tensions within Ron DeSantis’ political apparatus. The creation of Fight Right Inc., along with the recent endorsement from Bob Vander Plaats, represents the campaign’s efforts to regroup and refocus its strategies. However, with Trump currently dominating the polls in Iowa, DeSantis will need to navigate challenges and garner more support to strengthen his position in the race for the presidency.
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