Staff Reports
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley amassed more than $1 million each in the first twenty-four hours following the third Republican primary debate hosted by the Republican National Committee (RNC). On Friday, the Daily Caller News Foundation confirmed this remarkable accomplishment. The heated debate between Haley and DeSantis, which took place on stage in Miami, Florida, concerning energy, foreign policy, and other topics, appeared to be both entertaining for the audience and beneficial for the candidates.
DeSantis, Haley Bring In Big Money After Third GOP Primary Debatehttps://t.co/FyZ1qHelWI
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 10, 2023
Haley's campaign experienced its highest-earning day of small-dollar contributions subsequent to the debate, as reported by her team. In contrast, DeSantis' fundraising appeared to experience a concurrent surge. This is not unexpected, given that both DeSantis and Haley have achieved ranking in the second or third place in significant early state and national polls. They are making preparations to contest former President Donald Trump, who presently holds an overwhelming 44-point lead over the group of Republican candidates.
The fundraising successes are additionally reinforced by the remarkable figures accumulated in the third quarter. Amidst this time frame, DeSantis' campaign successfully amassed an impressive $11.2 million in contributions and concluded with a financial balance of $12.3 million. In a similar vein, Haley's campaign has amassed $11.6 million in the bank and generated an astounding $8.2 million, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission. It is important to note, however, that only $5 million of DeSantis' third-quarter earnings can be attributed to the primary campaign, whereas Haley has allocated $9.1 million.
The initial publication to report on the post-debate fundraising successes of DeSantis and Haley was Politico on Friday. The candidates in question are unequivocally garnering the interest and financial support of donors nationwide, thereby consolidating their standing as prominent contenders in the Republican primary race of 2024. An enthralling confrontation between DeSantis, Haley, and the remaining formidable field members is imminent. Everyone, fasten your seatbelts, because this race is just beginning.
