The Florida governor raised a lot of money early, less so late.
The top line number for Ron DeSantis’ fundraising haul during the second quarter of this year showed some political force.
More than $3 million of what DeSantis raised was funds earmarked for the general election — meaning donors gave more than the $3,300 limit for the primary and those funds will not be available to the candidate until after the primary is over. But perhaps the most consequential data point was the pace of the donations. More than one-third of DeSantis’ itemized donations
Taken as a whole, the report DeSantis filed with the Federal Election Commission on Saturday is a microcosm of his campaign to date. The Florida governor remains positioned to be a major player in the race — even one who could wrestle the nomination from Trump — with more than $12 million cash on hand at the end of the quarter. But he appears reliant on major donors. And the early allure of his candidacy seems to have worn off a touch.
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