DeSantis Fires Campaign Manager In Another “Reset”

August 8, 2023 Politics, Republicans

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is shaking up his campaign leadership, bringing in James Uthmeier, his longtime chief of staff, as his new presidential campaign manager, the latest move in a reset that is now almost a month in the making.

Out is Generra Peck, who served as DeSantis’ campaign manager through his 2022 re-election and during the tumultuous first three months of his presidential campaign. DeSantis trails Donald Trump in most public polling, and he has already laid off 40% of his initial campaign staff in an attempt to cut costs.

Top aides see the first debate scheduled for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee as a key moment for DeSantis to regain some momentum and try to close the gap with Trump.

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