{"id":2128795,"date":"2023-12-19T10:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T15:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-ignores-super-pac-drama-as-he-stumps-in-iowa\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T10:43:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T15:43:56","slug":"desantis-ignores-super-pac-drama-as-he-stumps-in-iowa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-ignores-super-pac-drama-as-he-stumps-in-iowa\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis unfazed by super PAC drama while campaigning in Iowa"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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-ignores-super-pac-drama-as-he-stumps-in-iowa%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=2128795&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>Gov. Ron DeSantis Remains Unfazed Amid \u200dSuper PAC Drama<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appeared unfazed\u2064 during a campaign stop in Iowa \u2062following the recent departure\u2063 of \u200da top executive from the super PAC supporting his presidential campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida governor \u2063made it \u2063clear that he wanted\u2063 to distance himself from the\u200d turmoil surrounding chief strategist Jeff Roe&#8217;s resignation \u2063from Never Back Down\u200b over\u2063 the weekend.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m not involved in any of that,&#8221; DeSantis\u200c stated confidently when \u200dquestioned about Roe&#8217;s departure. &#8220;As you guys know, it&#8217;s a \u2063separate entity. And so stuff just happens. And it&#8217;s not in my purview. \u2026\u200b It&#8217;s not a distraction for me. I mean, I know media may \u2062want to do it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Roe&#8217;s resignation came \u200din the wake of a Washington Post article exposing the downfall of the\u2063 once-prominent super PAC. \u200dNever Back Down, \u200dwhich had\u200c boasted a $200 million war chest to support DeSantis&#8217;s presidential ambitions, now \u2063faces competition from the emerging super PAC Fight Right. \u2062This development adds\u2063 to DeSantis&#8217;s challenges in surpassing former President Donald Trump in the polls.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I cannot in good conscience \u200cstay affiliated\u2062 with Never Back Down (NBD) given\u2063 the statements in the \u2063Washington Post today. They\u2062 are not\u200d true and an\u2064 unwanted\u2062 distraction at a\u200c critical \u200btime for\u200d Governor DeSantis,&#8221; Roe \u2063posted on X, the platform \u2062formerly known as Twitter, in his note stepping away from Never Back\u2063 Down.<\/p>\n<p>Roe&#8217;s resignation marks the sixth high-profile departure from Never \u200dBack Down in recent weeks. The group had\u200b already fired CEO Kristin Davison, who had taken over from former CEO Chris \u2064Jankowski just two weeks prior. Additionally, Erin Perrine, the former communications director, and Matthew Palmisano, the former director of operations,\u200b were also dismissed. Adam Laxalt, a former Nevada attorney general and\u200b chairman of the super PAC, left the group to focus on \u2064his family\u200b and law practice.<\/p>\n<p>The drama surrounding \u200dthe super PAC has diverted attention from DeSantis\u200b as he campaigns in Iowa ahead of the\u2064 Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses. \u200bHowever, the governor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-to-announce-competitors-merck-johnson-johnson-will-team-up-to-produce-more-shots\/\" title=\"Biden To Announce Competitors Merck, Johnson &#038; Johnson Will Team Up To Produce More Shots\">remains steadfast<\/a> in \u2062his focus on the \u2064mission.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;But at the \u200bend \u200dof the day, \u2064I&#8217;m focused\u200b on the mission,&#8221; he\u2062 emphasized. \u2064&#8221;I know that the ground organization that was built up\u2063 over\u200b there has been exceptional. And I think that that&#8217;ll come to good\u200b fruition \u2063on caucus night.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why does Ron DeSantis choose to \u2063distance himself from the super PAC drama and prioritize his duties as governor first<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Antis \u2063said during a press conference. &#8220;I&#8217;m focused on serving the people of Florida and working to improve their lives. The drama surrounding the super\u2063 PAC is for others to handle.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This statement from DeSantis highlights \u200chis ability to remain composed \u2063and focused on his duties despite the internal struggles within his\u200c campaign. It also reflects \u2063his commitment to prioritizing the needs of the people he represents.<\/p>\n<p>While some may view the departure \u200bof a top \u2062executive from a super PAC as a setback, DeSantis sees it as \u2063an opportunity for growth and refining his campaign\u2062 strategy. He understands that political \u2063campaigns often face \u200cchallenges and setbacks, but it is how one deals with them that truly\u2062 defines \u2062their leadership.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s ability to stay \u200ccalm and collected amid the \u2062drama surrounding the super PAC demonstrates his resilience and\u2064 determination. He remains steadfast in \u2062his commitment to his presidential campaign, regardless of the internal dynamics at play.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis&#8217;s decision to distance himself from\u200d the turmoil surrounding Jeff Roe&#8217;s resignation shows his focus on maintaining a unified front and avoiding distractions that could hinder his campaign&#8217;s progress. By separating \u2063himself from the drama, DeSantis sets a clear example \u200bof\u2064 leadership and priorities.<\/p>\n<p>It is evident that \u2063DeSantis believes his time and energy are\u200b better spent \u200don serving the people of Florida \u200cand addressing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-braintrust-sexist-media-behind-animosity-to-harris\/\" title=\"Dem Braintrust: Sexist Media Behind Animosity to Harris\">important issues facing<\/a> his state. This mindset reflects his dedication to \u2063fulfilling \u200bhis responsibilities as governor first and a presidential candidate second.<\/p>\n<p>His unwavering commitment \u200dto the people of Florida showcases his leadership abilities\u2062 and his ability to effectively prioritize. This, in turn, resonates \u200dwith his \u200bsupporters and \u2062those\u200d who value strong \u200band focused leadership.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s resilience and determination to stay on track despite the super PAC drama not only highlight his character \u200bbut also his ability to \u200bweather political storms. These qualities are significant in a political \u2062landscape that can be\u200b unpredictable and volatile.<\/p>\n<p>As DeSantis continues \u200don his campaign trail, it is clear that he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-responds-to-age-concerns-for-his-reelection-bid\/\" title=\"Biden addresses age concerns for reelection.\">remains unfazed<\/a> by the\u2063 recent events \u200csurrounding the super PAC supporting his presidential bid. His focus on serving the people of Florida and his unwavering commitment to his campaign demonstrate \u2062his ability to rise above challenges \u200cand concentrate on what truly matters &#8211; \u200cthe needs of the people.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, \u200bGov. Ron DeSantis&#8217;s ability to remain composed and unfazed amid the super\u2063 PAC drama solidifies his qualities as a leader. His determination, resilience, and commitment to his responsibilities set him apart, showing that he is a \u2062candidate who \u2063prioritizes the needs of the people above all else.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) seemed unfazed during an Iowa campaign visit following the exit of a key executive from his presidential campaign&#8217;s super PAC. 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