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Ron DeSantis super PAC debate memo advises him to defend Trump and "hammer" Ramaswamy

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Newest development Aug 18, 2023 · 3 reportsPro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion

A memo from the "Never Back Down" super PAC was briefly posted online on Wednesday.

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    Ron DeSantis super PAC debate memo advises him to defend Trump and "hammer" Ramaswamy

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    Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Defend Trump and ‘hammer’ Ramaswamy: DeSantis allies reveal debate strategy (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    A firm associated with the super political action committee that has effectively taken over DeSantis’ presidential campaign posted online hundreds of pages of blunt advice, research memos, and internal polling in early nominating states to guide the Florida governor before the high-stakes Republican…

  2. Axios

    DeSantis debate memo urges him to "hammer" Ramaswamy and defend Trump (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    "Trump isn't there so let's just leave him alone. He's too weak to defend himself here."

  3. Fox News

    Ramaswamy hits DeSantis back, suggests he's a 'super PAC puppet' after leaked memo hints gov's debate attacks (opens Fox News)

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    GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy took aim at Ron DeSantis after the a leaked document from the Florida governor's PAC outlined debate strategy included attacking the political outsider.

  4. NBC News

    Ron DeSantis debate memo urges him to defend Trump and take 'a sledge-hammer' to Vivek Ramaswamy (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A memo authored by leaders of a pro-DeSantis super PAC outlined the "overarching goals" for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in next week's first GOP presidential primary debate.

  5. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis Allies Apparently Post Debate Strategy Memo, Reveal Which Opponent They Want To ‘Hammer’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A major super PAC associated with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's campaign appears to have accidentally leaked documents outlining DeSantis's debate strategy.

  6. New York Post

    DeSantis strategist reveals debate plan to defend Trump, ‘hammer’ Vivek: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A political consulting firm working for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ super PAC revealed internal campaign documents online — including one that laid out a debate strategy to “defend [former President…

  7. PoliticusUSA

    Super PAC Debate Memo Is A Crushing Humiliation For Ron DeSantis (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    The uncovered super PAC debate memo to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is the final humiliation that should virtually put an end to one of the most embarrassing presidential campaigns of all time.

  8. CBS News

    Ron DeSantis super PAC debate memo advises him to defend Trump and "hammer" Ramaswamy (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A memo from the "Never Back Down" super PAC was briefly posted online on Wednesday.

  9. Insider

    DeSantis debate strategy memo urges him to defend Trump whenever Chris Christie attacks the former president (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    A New York Times report revealed that a group close to DeSantis' super PAC legally released hundreds of documents online giving him campaign advice.

  10. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    ‘Defend Trump': Pro-DeSantis group's memo reveals possible debate strategy (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The memo’s goals for DeSantis: Attack Biden, defend Trump from Chris Christie’s criticism and “hammer” Vivek Ramaswamy.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Top Republican slams DeSantis debate strategy, predicting Trump will ‘steamroll the field’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Top Republican leaders and key Trump allies are hitting out against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after his debate prep notes were published online, criticizing the presidential candidate for committing malpractice ahead of the first high-stakes GOP debate next week.

  12. Forbes

    DeSantis Debate Strategy Memo Suggests He Defend Trump, Attack Ramaswamy And Avoid Policy Talk (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The memo was posted on the website of a political advisory firm owned by the chief strategist for the pro-DeSantis super PAC, Never Back Down.

  13. CBS News

    Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Ron DeSantis was advised to "hammer" entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and defend former President Donald Trump

  14. Gopusa

    Leaked DeSantis Memo Proposes Debate Plan: ‘Hammer’ Ramaswamy, ‘Defend Trump’ Against Christie (opens Gopusa)

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    A debate memo published on the website of a firm linked to the pro-Ron DeSantis Never Back Down Super PAC outlines a plan for the first Republican presidential debate that may reveal who and what Mr. DeSantis perceives as a threat.

  15. CNN

    Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion from fundraisers and donors (opens CNN)

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    The apparent attempt by a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to float potential debate talking points to the Republican’s presidential campaign has stirred confusion and anger from fundraisers and donors, multiple sources told CNN.

  16. WSVN Miami

    Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion from fundraisers and donors - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN) — The apparent attempt by a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to float potential debate talking points to the Republican’s presidential campaign

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