Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s campaign is bracing for a battle royale in next week’s Republican presidential debate as rivals aim their fire on the current runner-up with frontrunner Donald Trump toying with skipping the event.
DeSantis has brought on veteran debate coach Brett O’Donnell, who helped US Senator Mitt Romney, the late US Senator John McCain and former President George W. Bush, prepare for debates, according to sources familiar, who asked for anonymity to discuss internal strategy. The Florida governor and O’Donnell are practicing at least once a week, the people said, as DeSantis expects to be the primary target on the debate stage.
Trump leads the field at 54.3%, with DeSantis at 14.8% and Ramaswamy at 6.4%, according to the average of polls compiled by RealClearPolitics. “At the end of the day you don’t take your ball and go home. It’s not just about you. You’ve got to be willing to stand up and support the team,” said DeSantis. “If someone’s not willing to do that, that just shows you,” he continued. “Their campaign’s more about them than the broader public and the American people.”
DeSantis spokesman Andrew Romeo said the campaign anticipates broadsides from Republicans, Democrats and the media, alike. Pence has been practicing weekly with five close aides, according to an adviser. Haley sees the debate as opportunity to highlight her policy agenda and show the American people her “true self,” according to a statement from her campaign. Scott’s campaign has brought in outside help to prepare and has conducted mock rehearsals with difficult curveball questions and jabs, according to Scott’s campaign manager Jennifer DeCasper.
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