{"id":2113683,"date":"2023-12-01T17:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T22:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-super-pac-loses-chairman-adam-laxalt-following-ceo-departure\/"},"modified":"2023-12-01T17:11:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T22:11:17","slug":"desantis-super-pac-loses-chairman-adam-laxalt-following-ceo-departure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-super-pac-loses-chairman-adam-laxalt-following-ceo-departure\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis super PAC loses Chairman Laxalt after CEO leaves"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-super-pac-loses-chairman-adam-laxalt-following-ceo-departure%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2113683&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Super PAC Backing Gov. Ron \u2063DeSantis \u2063Faces \u200cMajor Setback as Chairman Adam \u200dLaxalt Departs<\/h2>\n<p>The super PAC supporting Governor Ron DeSantis&#8217;s presidential campaign,\u2064 Never Back Down, experienced \u2063a significant blow on Friday with the\u200b departure of Chairman Adam Laxalt. Laxalt, a\u200d former Republican senatorial candidate, who \u2064lost in 2022, informed the PAC&#8217;s board of his decision in \u200ba letter \u200bdated November 26.<\/p>\n<p>Never Back Down confirmed Laxalt&#8217;s\u200c departure\u200d to the Washington Examiner. In\u2063 the letter, reviewed \u200cby the New York Times, Laxalt explained that after an intense 26-month campaign, he needed to redirect his\u200d focus to his family and law practice. However, he made it clear that he \u2062still supports DeSantis in the upcoming 2024 Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>This marks the\u2064 second high-level exit in just over a week for DeSantis&#8217;s \u200csuper PAC. \u2064Last week, CEO Chris Jankowski resigned, citing significant differences with the \u2064PAC that went beyond\u2064 strategic opinions.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these setbacks,\u200d DeSantis&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">deputy campaign manager<\/a>, David Polyansky, emphasized the strength of\u200d their \u2062campaign in \u200cIowa, stating that their turnout operation remains &#8220;the\u200d most\u2062 robust.&#8221; Polyansky expressed confidence in Never Back Down&#8217;s impressive field operation\u200b and ground \u200cgame, highlighting the importance of hard\u200b work, \u200cair support, and grassroots organizing\u2064 to\u2062 secure\u2062 victory.<\/p>\n<p>The departure \u200bof Laxalt and\u2064 the resignation of\u2063 Jankowski come amidst reported strategic differences and growing tensions\u2062 between Never Back Down and DeSantis&#8217;s campaign apparatus. \u2063Additionally,\u200b a new pro-DeSantis group called Fight Right has emerged, reserving \u200dsignificant airtime for ads \u200cin Iowa. This group, believed to be created by DeSantis \u2062allies in Florida, has gained\u200b the support of the DeSantis campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent fundraising memo, campaign \u2063manager James Uthmeier praised\u2062 Never Back Down&#8217;s exceptional field operation and \u200bground game in Iowa. \u2064However, he also \u2062acknowledged the entrance of Fight Right into the mix, expressing appreciation for their independent efforts and their\u200d commitment \u200dto powerful TV advertising in support of DeSantis.<\/p>\n<p>Never Back Down&#8217;s departure has not gone unnoticed, as a spokesman for the group welcomed the involvement of\u200b more teammates in exposing Nikki Haley&#8217;s alleged inconsistencies, moderate\u200b record,\u200c and ties to Chinese \u200bcompanies and corporate Wall Street donors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u200bwill the departure of Chairman Laxalt from the super PAC affect the credibility and connections of Never Back Down within the Republican Party?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  At his departure was \u2062due\u200b to personal reasons and a desire to focus on other professional commitments. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve \u2063as Chairman of the super PAC and praised the efforts of the board and staff in supporting Governor DeSantis&#8217;s campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Laxalt&#8217;s departure comes at a\u200c crucial \u200btime for Never Back Down, as the 2024\u200b presidential election\u200d cycle is\u200c ramping up \u200cand political action committees play a major role in fundraising and campaigning. Without effective \u200cleadership, the super PAC may face \u2064difficulties in mobilizing resources and effectively promoting Governor DeSantis&#8217;s candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Laxalt&#8217;s departure is particularly significant because of his previous experience\u2062 as a Republican senatorial candidate. His \u2062association with the super PAC\u200d provided credibility and connections within\u200b the Republican Party, which will now need to be\u2064 replaced. Finding a suitable replacement for Laxalt will likely be a top priority for Never Back Down to ensure the continuity of their fundraising efforts and political influence.<\/p>\n<p>Governor\u2063 Ron DeSantis&#8217;s presidential campaign has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-tech-ceos-converge-in-senate-event-calling-for-ai-regulation\/\" title=\"US Tech CEOs Gather in Senate, Urge AI Regulation\">gained\u2063 significant momentum<\/a> in recent months, with his handling of the COVID-19 \u2064pandemic and conservative policies appealing to many Republican voters. Never Back Down had been instrumental in \u2064supporting his campaign, raising funds \u200band running\u2063 targeted advertisements. \u2062The departure of Chairman Laxalt is, therefore, a setback for the\u2064 campaign as they lose \u2063a key ally in their efforts to secure the Republican nomination.<\/p>\n<p>The super \u200cPAC now faces the challenge of finding a new chairman who can build upon the foundation laid by Laxalt and\u2063 continue to rally support for Governor DeSantis&#8217;s campaign. They will also need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-has-severe-cop-shortage-after-defunding-push-now-its-recruiting-in-texas\/\" title=\"SF Faces Cop Shortage, Turns to Texas for Recruitment.\">ensure effective communication<\/a> and coordination with the campaign team to align their efforts and maximize their impact.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this setback, it is important to remember that the political landscape is ever-changing, and setbacks are \u200dnot \u200buncommon in the world of politics. The departure of Chairman Laxalt presents an opportunity for \u2064Never Back\u2064 Down to reassess their strategy and potentially bring in new perspectives and fresh ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the success of Governor Ron DeSantis&#8217;s presidential campaign will depend on the ability of Never Back Down and \u2063its new leadership to \u200cadapt and continue their support. The departure of Chairman Adam Laxalt \u2064is undoubtedly \u200da blow, but it should not be seen as insurmountable. With the right leadership and the\u200d dedication of\u200c its members, the\u2062 super PAC can overcome this setback and continue their efforts to\u200b propel Governor DeSantis towards the Republican nomination in 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Never Back Down, the super PAC supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis&#8217;s presidential campaign, faced a setback as Chairman Adam Laxalt departed. Laxalt, a former Republican senatorial candidate, notified the PAC&#8217;s board of his decision in a letter on Nov. 26. 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