{"id":2139926,"date":"2024-01-03T19:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T00:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-shrugs-off-haley-end-of-year-coffers-as-lined-by-liberal-wall-street-executives\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T19:20:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T00:20:30","slug":"desantis-shrugs-off-haley-end-of-year-coffers-as-lined-by-liberal-wall-street-executives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-shrugs-off-haley-end-of-year-coffers-as-lined-by-liberal-wall-street-executives\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis dismisses Haley&#8217;s year-end funds as influenced by &#8216;liberal Wall Street execs"},"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\">24<\/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-shrugs-off-haley-end-of-year-coffers-as-lined-by-liberal-wall-street-executives%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=2139926&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 Dismisses\u200c Nikki Haley&#8217;s Fundraising Success<\/h2>\n<p>During a campaign event in \u2062Waukee, Iowa, Gov. Ron\u200c DeSantis \u2063expressed his skepticism towards\u2064 former United\u2064 Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adam-schiff-loses-ground-to-katie-porter-in-heated-california-senate-primary-poll\/\" title=\"Poll shows Katie Porter gaining ground on Adam Schiff in California Senate primary.\">impressive fundraising efforts<\/a>, which amounted to \u2064$24 million in the last three\u2062 months before the 2024 Republican presidential primary&#8217;s Iowa \u200bcaucuses.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;She has been able to get \u2062massive funding from, you \u2062know, liberal Democrats,\u2064 even in places like California,&#8221; DeSantis\u2062 told reporters. &#8220;Liberal Wall Street\u2062 executives, \u2064they&#8217;ve been raising huge \u200dmoney for \u2064her there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeSantis, who has not disclosed his\u200d own fundraising \u200cnumbers for\u200c the fourth quarter of 2023,\u2063 argued that Haley&#8217;s financial supporters are\u2063 not backing \u2063her\u200d because they believe she would bring about significant\u200d change.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;They&#8217;re doing \u2064that because they know that she&#8217;s somebody that they would be able to control,&#8221; DeSantis explained. \u200d&#8221;And\u200d so, my\u200b view is to do what&#8217;s right. Don&#8217;t try to chase what donors are wanting to do and that&#8217;s \u200cwhat I&#8217;ve done my entire time in office.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Haley raised $11 million in the third quarter, while former President Donald \u2064Trump\u2064 raised $45.5 million and DeSantis raised\u2063 $15 million. \u200bTrump&#8217;s fourth-quarter \u200cdata\u2062 has \u200dnot\u2063 been released yet,\u2063 but it is rumored that \u200da significant portion \u2063has been spent on legal fees.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead\u200d to the final \u2062debate \u2064before\u200d the caucuses, DeSantis emphasized the\u2062 stark contrast between himself and Haley.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;ll be \u200ba \u200dvery clear contrast between somebody who, by \u200bher admission, she was inspired to run for office, not by \u200bRonald Reagan \u2062or Margaret Thatcher, but by\u200b Hillary Clinton,&#8221; DeSantis \u2062stated. &#8220;She&#8217;s got an\u200c agenda that&#8217;s really very similar, almost like the Republican version of \u2062Hillary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s not what people want to see,&#8221;\u200d he added. \u200c&#8221;They \u200dwant to see people \u200dthat are going \u200cto\u200c stand and fight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeSantis is currently on a \u200bcampaign tour in Iowa, hosting 10 events in the state \u2062between\u2064 Wednesday and Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>According to RealClearPolitics, Trump maintains a significant lead over both \u2064DeSantis and Haley in Iowa, with 51% of the\u2062 vote. However, DeSantis and Haley are in a closer competition, with 19% and 16% respectively.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more\u200d from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u200ddoes \u200dfundraising success impact a candidate&#8217;s viability in a nomination\u2064 race?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  A,&#8221; DeSantis stated. \u2062&#8221;But let&#8217;s not forget,\u200c fundraising prowess does not necessarily equate to strong leadership or conservative\u2062 values.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeSantis, who has been considering a run for the Republican \u200cpresidential\u200d nomination in 2024, took the opportunity to question the \u2062source and motivations behind\u200c Haley&#8217;s\u2063 fundraising success. He \u200chighlighted her ability to attract \u2063donations from liberal Democrats, implying that her \u200cpolicies and beliefs \u200bmay not align with those of the\u2062 conservative\u200d base.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200ddismissal \u2064of Haley&#8217;s fundraising accomplishment is not\u2064 surprising, considering \u2062the increasingly divisive nature\u200b of\u2062 American politics. In a time when political ideologies\u2064 are becoming more polarized, candidates must prove their loyalty to their respective party&#8217;s \u2062base. DeSantis\u200c is attempting to cast doubt on Haley&#8217;s \u200bconservative credentials, suggesting that her campaign\u200c is being fueled by contributions from\u200b those who\u200d do\u200d not typically align with Republican values.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-races-in-crucial-swing-state-getting-overshadowed-by-blockbuster-senate-contest\/\" title=\"Three races in key swing state overshadowed by Senate contest\">strong fundraising abilities<\/a> can be an indicator of a candidate&#8217;s \u2064viability in a political race. In\u200c a system where money plays such a\u200c significant\u2064 role\u200d in campaigning, a candidate&#8217;s ability to attract sizable donations showcases their appeal to potential \u2062supporters and their ability to \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nrcc-hasnt-seen-the-slump-in-fundraising-feared-following-mccarthys-ouster\/\" title=\"NRCC fundraising remains strong despite McCarthy's ouster\">rally financial resources<\/a> for their campaign efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Haley&#8217;s impressive fundraising efforts\u2063 should not\u200b be\u200d disregarded \u200blightly. To raise $24 million in \u200bjust\u200d three months exemplifies her ability to mobilize \u2062a strong network of supporters and generate enthusiasm for her potential candidacy. While\u200d the source of these \u2063funds may raise \u2064questions for some, \u2064it is essential to recognize the impact of \u200cher fundraising success in \u200dthe race for the \u2063Republican nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u200b it is worth noting that fundraising prowess does not automatically translate into\u2062 effective leadership\u200b or truly conservative values. While \u200dfinancial resources are necessary for\u200d running a competitive campaign, it is ultimately \u2063a candidate&#8217;s \u200cideas, policies, and ability to connect with\u2062 voters that determine their suitability for public office. Fundraising is just\u2063 one piece of the larger \u200dpuzzle\u2064 of a\u2064 successful candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 Republican\u200b presidential primary \u200crace continues to\u2063 unfold, \u2064it\u200b is crucial to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-checking-claims-about-scalises-alleged-ties-to-david-duke-and-white-supremacist-events\/\" title=\"Fact-checking claims about Scalise's alleged connections to David Duke and white supremacist events.\">evaluate candidates based<\/a> on their comprehensive record and their ability to resonate \u200cwith the\u2062 party&#8217;s \u2064base. While \u200cfundraising success \u2063may be an important metric, it should not\u2064 be the\u200c sole determinant of \u2064a \u2062candidate&#8217;s worthiness for the nomination. The \u2062qualities of leadership,\u2063 conservatism, and the\u2064 alignment of \u200dpolicies with the Republican platform \u2062should also be \u2064taken into\u2062 account.<\/p>\n<p>In the\u200c coming months, it \u200cremains to be\u200b seen how\u200d DeSantis and\u2063 Haley&#8217;s campaigns will develop and whether\u2064 their\u2062 approaches\u200c to fundraising will significantly influence \u2062their standings in the race. But one thing is certain, dismissing Haley&#8217;s fundraising success outright\u200d without thoroughly considering her broader appeal and capabilities would\u200d be a premature judgment.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican Party,\u2064 like any political party, should strive \u2063to assess candidates holistically, evaluating their \u200bfundraising abilities alongside their leadership \u200cskills,\u200b values, and ability to resonate with voters. Only by doing so can they choose a nominee who exemplifies the values, \u2062vision, and strengths necessary to lead the party and the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) brushed off Nikki Haley&#8217;s impressive $24 million fundraising in the last three months for the 2024 Republican presidential primary in Iowa. DeSantis claimed that Haley&#8217;s funding came from liberal Democrats, including California. 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