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LAS VEGAS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidates including frontrunner Donald Trump will address major Republican Jewish donors in Las Vegas on Saturday at a gathering that will seek their unequivocal commitment to wiping out Palestinian Hamas militants. A pro-DeSantis super PAC has attacked Haley on the Israel front, claiming she supports resettling refugees from Gaza in the United States. The RJC's Brooks said he was sure Trump would show "further commitment" to Israel on Saturday. To be sure, Israel is unlikely to be an election-defining issue and Republican voters are warier of foreign conflicts. "The growing isolationist movement in our party is dangerous," said Levine, who is supporting Senator Tim Scott and also likes Haley.

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☆ Trump mines data trove in Iowa to avoid mistakes of 2016 loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Nathan Layne | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

[1/5] Volunteers gather at the Donald Trump 2024 campaign headquarters in Iowa ahead of a door-knocking event in Urbandale, Iowa, U.S., October 14, 2023. Reuters interviews with nearly 40 party leaders, Trump staff and campaign volunteers in Iowa show how the former president has learned from his past mistakes. In 2016, Trump, thinking he had little chance of winning Iowa, kept his operation in the state threadbare. "I don't think people realize in 2016 how shoestring that was," said Jeff Kaufmann, chairman of the Iowa Republican Party, referring to the Trump campaign. In 2016 Trump didn't have the staffing or digital infrastructure to follow up on such leads, meaning many Trump supporters like Jones and her husband stayed home on caucus night.

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☆ US right-wing radio host Larry Elder ends 2024 Republican presidential bid
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Republican presidential candidate Larry Elder speaks at the Republican Party of Iowa's Lincoln Day Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 28, 2023. REUTERS/Scott Morgan/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Right-wing U.S. radio host Larry Elder said on Thursday he was suspending his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and endorsing former President Donald Trump. Elder, who joined the race in April, failed to gain enough support to qualify for the Republican Party's candidate debates. "As I look at the path forward, and after careful consideration and consultation with my campaign team, I have made the difficult decision to suspend my campaign," Elder said in a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Elder urged his supporters to unite behind Trump, the Republican front-runner, to beat Democratic President Joe Biden in the November 2024 election.

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☆ Anti-Defamation League accuses pro-Palestine student groups of siding with terrorism
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The letter, which called for universities to “investigate” individual chapters of SJP, provided no evidence to indicate that SJP had provided material or financial support for Hamas. In a response, SJP directed CNN to a letter Palestine Legal sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. Citing similar opposition to DeSantis’ call for state universities to “deactivate” SJP chapters because of their “material support for terrorism,” the national SJP chapter disputed the organization and its local chapters support terror groups. “Independent protests and organizing in support of Palestinian rights do not constitute ‘material support for terrorism,’” the pro-Palestine legal defense group said in its letter to DeSantis. The ADL’s letter called on campuses to update their codes of conduct to forbid students from supporting terrorism.

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Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S., October 20, 2023. There were few details disclosed about the shipments, including where the materials originated, and which third parties Florida worked with. "We also worked with the Consul General to help get weapons and ammunition to Israel through private parties." Some 54% of Republicans said the U.S. should support Israel, versus 22% who said the U.S. should be a neutral mediator and 1% who said the U.S. should support the Palestinians. Earlier in October, DeSantis had sent two cargo planes to Israel containing medical supplies, toys, clothing and other non-combat-related items.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Randall Hill, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Jeremy Redfern, DeSantis, Biden, Gram Slattery, James Oliphant, Steve Holland, Humeyra Pamuk, David Shepardson, Trevor Hunnicutt, Ross Colvin, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Florida, REUTERS, Rights, . Commerce Department, Republican, Democratic, Palestinian, Hamas, Reuters, Republicans, Thomson Locations: Myrtle Beach , South Carolina, U.S, Florida, Israel, Iran, Miami, Israeli, America, Washington

☆ Florida's DeSantis bans pro-Palestinian student group
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Andrew Hay | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S., October 20, 2023. REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 24 (Reuters) - Florida’s university system, working with Governor Ron DeSantis, ordered colleges on Tuesday to shut down a pro-Palestinian student organization, marking the first U.S. state to outlaw the group whose national leadership backed Hamas' attack on Israel. SJP is active in at least two Florida universities, Rodrigues said. The University of North Florida in Jacksonville and Florida State University in Tallahassee have SJP chapters, based on Instagram sites. The National SJP did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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☆ DeSantis' state universities chief disbanded a pro-Palestinian campus group across Florida — and hinted at felony charges
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Florida's state university chief ordered a pro-Palestine group to disband. Ron DeSantis accused the National Students for Justice in Palestine group of supporting Hamas. The National SJP did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. AdvertisementAdvertisementRodrigues' memo states that there are at least two known SJP chapters at Florida state universities, but did not specifically name them. Both the University of Florida and the University of South Florida have active chapters, according to Politico.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, —, Ray Rodrigues, DeSantis, Rodrigues Organizations: Gov, National Students for Justice, Service, Students for Justice, University of Florida, University of South, Politico Locations: Palestine, Florida, Israel, University of South Florida

☆ Republican Scott to boost staff, resources in Iowa as presidential campaign flags
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Republican presidential candidate U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) delivers a speech at New Beginnings Church in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 23, 2023. Senator Tim Scott is increasing his staff in Iowa and shifting resources to the early voting state as he seeks to revive his languishing campaign to be the Republican 2024 presidential nominee. Following the next debate on Nov. 8, Scott will travel to Iowa every week ahead until January vote, his campaign added. The DeSantis campaign has relocated one-third of its campaign staff to Iowa and has committed to a $2 million TV ad buy to run through the caucuses.

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Some Republican contenders for their party's 2024 presidential nomination have turned to a blunt policy proposal to tamp down on crime: killing criminals. Crime, meanwhile, is a greater concern for voters than it has been in previous elections, even as crime trends are mixed. The former president has reiterated previous calls for drug dealers to receive the death penalty, despite legal scholars questioning its constitutionality. For instance, the U.S. Supreme Court holds that the application of the death penalty for crimes that do not result in the death of the victim is generally unconstitutional. In 2008, the court left open the possibility of the death penalty for "drug kingpin activity," though it has never been applied.

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the New Hampshire Republican Party's First in the Nation Leadership Summit in Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S., October 13, 2023. When Troy Scheuermann, a chiropractor in Van Buren County stood up to introduce DeSantis at a campaign stop in Keosauqua (pop. For farmer Lance Lillibridge of Benton County, Iowa, a personal touch from DeSantis, a politician not known for his warmth, is what secured his support. RURAL ROADSIn a recent three-day swing through Iowa, DeSantis traveled through Davis County (pop. The Trump campaign said it has identified 1,800 in-state volunteers to support the campaign, as well as 200 county chairs representing all 99 counties.

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REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The 2024 presidential election promises to be like no other modern U.S. election. He will be 81 when the election is held in November 2024, making him the oldest American to win a presidential election should he secure a second term. Republican presidential candidates are split between those saying abortion laws should be left to the states and those supporting a national ban. Republican candidates, including Trump, have blamed Biden for reversing more restrictive Trump-era policies, and have pledged to step up border security. Other Republican candidates, such as Pence and Haley, say the United States must continue to back Ukraine.

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At the same time, Republican voters are warier of foreign conflicts and less interested in foreign policy than they have been during previous competitive primary elections, said Doug Heye, a Republican strategist. Republicans have often said that militants who support or carry out attacks on Israel will try to slip through the U.S.-Mexico border, despite scant evidence of it. He also said, without evidence, that Hamas militants were pouring over the U.S.-Mexico border. STRATEGY BRINGS RISKSRepublicans have drawn a link between national security and border security before, albeit in broader terms. Still, the immigration crackdown that Republican candidates have proposed is not without risk, said Ayres, the Republican pollster.

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Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreWASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Republican presidential contenders are scheduled to face off in a third primary debate on Nov. 8. Those early states are Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, all of which are among the first to hold nominating contests. The Republican National Committee has laid out several requirements for surveys to count toward this requirement, including that they must take place after Sept. 1. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina also appear to have a solid shot of being there, according to recent polls. The November debate could make a difference for some candidates, but is unlikely to change the fundamental dynamics of the race.

Persons: Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Adrienne Arsht, Donald Trump, DeSantis, Trump, Tim Scott of, Haley, Gram Slattery, Nathan Layne, Susan Heavey, Ross Colvin, Deepa Babington, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Former Arkansas, New, U.S, South Carolina, North Dakota, Republican, NBC News, Adrienne, Adrienne Arsht Center, Performing Arts of Miami, Dade, Florida, Democrats, WHO, Republican National Committee, Trump, RNC, United, North, Thomson Locations: New Jersey, Florida, U.S, WASHINGTON, Miami, Dade County, Iowa , New Hampshire, South Carolina, Iowa, New Hampshire , Nevada, Tim Scott of South Carolina, North Dakota, California, Wisconsin

☆ DeSantis campaign raises $15 million in third quarter, burns through $11 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Ron DeSantis' presidential primary campaign raised $15 million over the past three months, while burning through around $11 million during the same period, according to Federal Election Commission records. The totals represent both the DeSantis campaign and a joint fundraising committee called Team DeSantis 2024. DeSantis' campaign reported finishing the quarter with a little more than $12 million in cash on hand. The $11 million that the campaign reported spending was roughly equivalent to how much the DeSantis campaign alone raised over the same period, without the help of the joint fundraising committee. DeSantis' campaign also reported spending at least $250,000 on private airfare.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Donald Trump, Sen, Tim Scott Organizations: Republican U.S, Florida, South Carolina Bus, Revel Events, Florida Gov, Commission Locations: Greenville , South Carolina, U.S, Trump

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves at the Club 47 USA event in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. October 11, 2023. He did not explain how he would enforce his demands, including the one requiring immigrants to support Israel's right to exist under what he called "strong ideological screening." A ban he imposed on immigrants from some Muslim-majority nations was struck down in lower courts but ultimately upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump said on Monday he would ban immigrants from Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen "or anywhere else that threatens our security". Promising to drastically tighten U.S. immigration laws, Trump said: "If you want to abolish the state of Israel, you're disqualified, if you support Hamas or the ideology behind Hamas, you're disqualified, and if you're a communist, Marxist, or fascist, you are disqualified."

Persons: Donald Trump, Shannon Stapleton, CLIVE, Trump, Israel, Biden, Jaime Harrison, Joe Biden, Ron DeSantis, Benjamin Netanyahu, Nathan Layne, Tim Reid, Howard Goller Organizations: U.S, Republican, REUTERS, Supreme, Democratic National Committee, Democratic, Marxist, Trump's Republican, The, Thomson Locations: West Palm Beach , Florida, U.S, CLIVE , Iowa, Palestinian, Iowa, Gaza, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Israel, The United States, Florida, Iran, Lebanese, Clive , Iowa, Los Angeles

☆ Biden 2024 campaign, allies raise $71 million in latest quarterly haul
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The money raised is similar to the $72 million Biden and the Democratic Party raised in the prior quarter, though the April-to-June period was shorter by 25 days because Biden launched his campaign in late April. Fundraising sums announced by Biden's campaign cannot be directly compared with Republican rivals because they include party accounts controlled by Biden allies. The Biden campaign, along with other candidates, are required to submit more detailed financial records to the Federal Election Commission by later on Sunday. Earlier this month, Trump said his campaign raised over $45.5 million in the July-to-September quarter. Biden's campaign has focused its resources on boosting grassroots fundraising amid questions around their ability to bring in small-dollar donors, which often signal enthusiasm for a campaign.

Persons: Joe Biden, Joe Biden's, Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, Barack Obama, Biden's, Ron DeSantis, Brandon Organizations: Biden, Democratic Party, Democratic, Republican, Republican National Committee, Democratic National Committee, Republicans, Federal, Commission, Reuters, Representatives Locations: Tioga, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, Wilmington , Delaware, Florida, Washington, Hawaii, Ukraine, China, Israel

☆ A 15-year-old aspiring journalist who had made Ron DeSantis squirm with his questioning was thrown out of a GOP event by police
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Quinn Mitchell is an aspiring journalist known for facing off against Ron DeSantis. event that DeSantis was attending on Friday. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 15-year-old aspiring journalist Quinn Mitchell, known for his pointed questioning of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, was thrown out of a Republican Party event by police on Friday, the Boston Globe first reported. Despite becoming somewhat accustomed to such steely responses, Mitchell did not expect to be thrown out of Friday's event. "I knew that DeSantis was gonna speak there," Mitchell said in a podcast episode where he went through the events of that day.

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Trump, a former Republican president who is the frontrunner to become the party's 2024 presidential nominee, called the Lebanese Hezbollah, a sworn enemy of Israel, "very smart" and accused Netanyahu of being "not prepared" for the Hamas attack, which also killed 22 Americans. White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates called Trump's comments "dangerous and unhinged." Democratic President Joe Biden has condemned the Hamas attack as "an act of sheer evil" and declared his unwavering support for Israel. Trump was annoyed when Netanyahu called to congratulate Biden on winning the 2020 presidential election against Trump, an election Trump still calls fraudulent. Trump said Israel relayed to the United States on the night before the operation that it had decided not to participate.

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☆ Trump says Israel's Netanyahu was not prepared for Hamas attack
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Donald Trump, former U.S. president and Republican presidential candidate, looks on at the Club 47 USA event in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., October 11, 2023. Speaking to Fox News, Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, said Netanyahu "has been hurt very badly" due to the attack. He was not prepared and Israel was not prepared. Trump and Netanyahu had a close relationship during Trump's time as president, though cracks have appeared in their once ironclad rapport. Trump added: "They've gotta straighten it out because they're fighting potentially a very big force, they're fighting potentially with Iran."

Persons: Donald Trump, Marco Bello, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Trump, Trump's, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Nathan Layne, Rami Ayyub Organizations: REUTERS, Former U.S, Israeli, Fox News, Trump, Republican, Thomson Locations: West Palm Beach , Florida, U.S, Former, Palestinian, Israel, Gaza, Florida, Iran

☆ Trump Says Israel's Netanyahu Was Not Prepared for Hamas Attack
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

(Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over what he described as a lack of preparation for a weekend attack by Palestinian Hamas militants that killed at least 1,200 people in Israel. Speaking to Fox News, Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, said Netanyahu "has been hurt very badly" due to the attack. He was not prepared and Israel was not prepared. Trump and Netanyahu had a close relationship during Trump's time as president, though cracks have appeared in their once ironclad rapport. Trump added: "They've gotta straighten it out because they're fighting potentially a very big force, they're fighting potentially with Iran."

Persons: Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Trump, Trump's, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Nathan Layne, Rami Ayyub Organizations: Reuters, Former U.S, Israeli, Fox News, Trump, Republican Locations: Former, Palestinian, Israel, Gaza, Florida, Iran

☆ Nikki Haley raises $11 million in battle to take on Trump in 2024 Republican race
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Tim Reid | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Ambassador to the United Nations and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley attends a town hall in Indian Land, South Carolina, U.S. August 28, 2023. DeSantis' campaign announced last week that he had raised $15 million in the third quarter, but only $5 million of that can be spent on the Republican nominating battle. Haley's campaign says she now has $9.1 million that can be spent on the primary race. Haley's campaign took in money from more than 40,000 new donors in the third quarter, according to her campaign. "We have seen a big surge in support and have real momentum," said Haley spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas.

Persons: Nikki Haley, Sam Wolfe, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Haley's, Trump's, Haley, Olivia Perez, Tim Reid, Ross Colvin, Bill Berkrot Organizations: U.S, United Nations, Republican, REUTERS, South, Florida, Trump, Thomson Locations: Land, South Carolina, U.S, Iowa, DeSantis, New Hampshire

☆ What have US presidential candidates said about Hamas' attack on Israel?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Mohammed Salem/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 9 (Reuters) - U.S. presidential contenders have thrown their support behind Israel after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on the country. "Joe Biden betrayed Israel," Trump said at a campaign event in the early primary voting state of New Hampshire on Monday. RON DESANTISFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis, a distant second to Trump in national polls for the Republican presidential nomination, also assailed Biden over the attack. He also called for a "freeze" on funds "Biden has made available to Iran." TIM SCOTTSouth Carolina Senator Tim Scott joined fellow Republican presidential contenders in criticizing Biden, tweeting that "America's weakness is blood in the water for bad actors."

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☆ Biden offers Israel support, faces criticism on Iran at home
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Steve Holland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

"We will not ever fail to have her back," Biden said of Israel in televised remarks condemning the attack. "I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the government and people of Israel," Biden said in a written statement issued after their call. Biden was briefed early on Saturday about the events in Israel and White House officials worked through the night monitoring them, an official said. DeSantis appeared to be referring to a prisoner swap deal the Biden administration completed with Iran in September. White House Middle East envoy Brett McGurk was in Saudi Arabia a month ago talking to officials, including Palestinians, about normalization.

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☆ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: A strong majority of this country want 'a restoration of sanity'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis: A strong majority of this country want 'a restoration of sanity'Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 race as he tries to gain momentum against former President Donald Trump, the GOP chaos in the House, whether he can translate the success in Florida to the national level, and more.

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☆ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Trump would be a 'lame duck' president 'if he could even get elected'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Trump would be a 'lame duck' president 'if he could even get elected'Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 race as he tries to gain momentum against former President Donald Trump.

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