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Three officials have left a pro-DeSantis super PAC in the group's latest shake-up, AP sources say

Headline from WHEC Rochester, on the newest of 2 developments

Three senior members of a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have left the group. It's the latest sign of instability within the 2024 hopeful’s political operation just six weeks before the Iowa Republican caucuses.

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  1. Another top official leaves a super PAC backing Ron DeSantis' campaign

    Headline from The Republic ·

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    Three officials have left a pro-DeSantis super PAC in the group's latest shake-up, AP sources say

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

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  1. CNN

    DeSantis super PAC chairman steps down in another high-profile departure (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Adam Laxalt, one of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ closest friends in politics, is stepping down from his role as chairman of a super PAC supporting the Republican’s presidential campaign, a source with knowledge of the move confirmed.

  2. The Republic

    Another top official leaves a super PAC backing Ron DeSantis' campaign (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    The chairman of the most powerful independent group supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions has resigned, marking the second major departure at the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC in the last two weeks.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Another top official leaves a super PAC backing Ron DeSantis' campaign - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    The chairman of the most powerful independent group supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions has resigned, marking the second major departure at the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC in the last two weeks.

  4. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis super PAC loses Chairman Adam Laxalt following CEO departure (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The super PAC backing Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) presidential bid, Never Back Down, suffered a significant departure Friday, losing Chairman Adam Laxalt.

  5. Washington Times

    Another top official leaves super PAC backing Ron DeSantis’ campaign (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The chairman of the most powerful independent group supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions has resigned, marking the second major departure at the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC in the last two weeks.

  6. New York Post

    Pro-DeSantis super PAC chairman Adam Laxalt steps down days after CEO quits (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The chairman of Never Back Down, the most prominent super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential campaign, has resigned.

  7. Bloomberg

    DeSantis Super PAC Chair Steps Down in Latest Blow to Campaign (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    The chairman of the super political action committee supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has left the group, according to a source familiar with the matter, dealing another blow to the Republican’s presidential bid just weeks before the Iowa caucuses.

  8. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Chair of DeSantis super PAC quits in latest blow to presidential campaign (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the main political action committee supporting the presidential campaign of Ron DeSantis has stepped down, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, in

  9. Fox News

    DeSantis loses another super PAC official, the second in the last 2 weeks to leave his presidential campaign (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The chairman of the most powerful independent group supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign has resigned, making it the second major departure in the last two weeks.

  10. WHEC Rochester

    Three officials have left a pro-DeSantis super PAC in the group's latest shake-up, AP sources say (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Three senior members of a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have left the group. It's the latest sign of instability within the 2024 hopeful’s political operation just six weeks before the Iowa Republican caucuses.

  11. NBC News

    In latest bloodletting, Ron DeSantis super PAC names third CEO in two weeks (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Never Back Down, the Florida governor’s main super PAC, is undergoing a slow-motion shake-up just six weeks before the Iowa caucuses.

  12. Green Field Reporter

    Three officials have left a pro-DeSantis super PAC in the group's latest shake-up, AP sources say - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three senior members of a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis left the group on Saturday, the latest sign of instability within the 2024 hopeful’s political operation just six weeks before the Iowa Republican caucuses.

  13. CNN

    Pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down parts with CEO of 9 days, two others, in latest shake-up (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The super PAC aligned with Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has parted ways with its interim CEO and two other top officials Saturday, sources have told CNN, a shakeup that came as a surprise to some within the fundraising organization.

  14. Local News 8

    Pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down parts with CEO of 9 days, in yet another shake-up (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — The super PAC aligned with Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has parted ways with interim CEO Kristin Davison, two sources familiar with the situation told CNN, in yet another shake-up for the organization.

  15. Politico

    Pro-DeSantis super PAC fires interim CEO after 9 days (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    Never Back Down fired Kristin Davison on Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision.

  16. Fox News

    DeSantis super PAC fires interim CEO after less than 2 weeks in latest shakeup of top officials (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis' super PAC, Never Back Down, fired its interim CEO as the group continues a staff shakeup with only a month and a half until the Iowa caucus.

  17. Triblive

    3 officials have left a pro-DeSantis super PAC in the group's latest shake-up, AP sources say (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    DES MOINES, Iowa — Three senior members of a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis left the group on Saturday, the latest sign of instability within the 2024 hopeful’s political operation just six weeks before the Iowa Republican caucuses.

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