Title: Two Top Advisors Depart from Ron DeSantis’ Presidential Campaign
Subtitle: Departure comes as DeSantis struggles to gain traction against Trump
Date: [Insert Date]
In a surprising turn of events, two key veterans from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ political operation have decided to leave his presidential campaign. The departing individuals, Dave Abrams and Tucker Obenshain, are stepping down to work with an outside group that aims to boost DeSantis’ chances in the race for the White House. The couple played important roles in DeSantis’ communication and fundraising efforts.
The news of Abrams and Obenshain’s departure was first reported by Politico and comes at a critical time for DeSantis, who has been struggling to gain traction in polls against former President Donald Trump. Despite joining the race, DeSantis has failed to see a notable increase in support and currently finds himself trailing behind Trump, albeit with a comfortable lead over other contenders. Donors and Republican operatives have publicly expressed concerns about DeSantis’ campaign and have called for a change in approach.
Responding to questions about the staff changes, DeSantis’ spokesman Andrew Romeo stated, “The more people hear and see Governor DeSantis and his forward-thinking vision to fix Joe Biden’s failures, the better our path to victory. Governor DeSantis will be appearing at events with dozens of organizations celebrating his policy and leadership. The ‘DeSantis is everywhere’ tour has begun.”
The departure of Abrams and Obenshain was shrouded in secrecy, reflecting DeSantis’ penchant for keeping a tight-knit circle and making sudden staff changes in the past without warning. As of now, several individuals close to DeSantis’ political operation were unaware of Abrams and Obenshain’s impending exit.
CNN’s attempts to reach Abrams for comment were unsuccessful.
Abrams and Obenshain joined DeSantis’ team midway through his first term as governor, playing crucial roles during his successful re-election campaign last year, which saw DeSantis breaking fundraising records and securing a resounding 19-point victory.
It remains unclear how Abrams and Obenshain will assist the outside organization they are joining, as DeSantis’ campaign has not provided further details. However, it is worth noting that DeSantis has heavily relied on outside political groups thus far, including the super PAC Never Back Down and the non-profit And to the Republic, which hosted many of his book tour events.
As the race for the Republican nomination intensifies, DeSantis faces increasing pressure to overcome the dominance of former President Donald Trump. With two key advisors leaving his campaign, it remains to be seen how DeSantis will navigate the challenging road ahead.