The DeSantis super PAC and campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Notably missing from the debate materials is a document focused on Mr. Trump.
The former president, who has said he is unlikely to participate in the debate, is also not among the candidates whose previous attacks against Mr. DeSantis were highlighted by the super PAC, in a preview of what he might expect onstage.
Key among the documents is one entitled “Debate Memo,” dated Aug. 15, which cynically describes how Mr. DeSantis — who has been battered by critical coverage and has struggled to capture attention in the face of Mr. Trump’s indictments — could wring the most favorable media attention from the debate.
To that end, the memo lists “potential Orchestra Pit Moments,” beginning with one drama-making opportunity, complete with a recommendation for a Trump-style insult: “Take a sledgehammer to Vivek Ramaswamy: ‘Fake Vivek’ Or ‘Vivek the Fake.’”
Persons:
Trump, DeSantis, ”, cynically, DeSantis —, Roger Ailes, Vivek Ramaswamy, Vivek
Organizations:
DeSantis, PAC, Mr, Fox News
Locations:
Iowa, Hampshire