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In response to "msnbc is saying DeSantis 'reconfiguring' of his campaign is actually downsizing because of lack of donations -- nm" by zeitgeist

Not the first time this has happened to a GOP front-line major candidate. Scott Walker bombed out in 3 months in 2015 via

Posted by Will Hunting 🍔🍟🍔🍹🍷 (aka JoeMetz) Jul 16 '23, 13:35

bad financials and overspending.

McCain famously over-extended in 2007 and had to retrench to New Hampshire where retail politics is still king.

DeSantis is more the first because he’s such a unlikable retail politician but it’s not an absolute death spiral (yet).

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the difference is Trump remains an overwhelming front runner to beat. McCain just had to pull a Biden and be the last candidate standing after ST -- nm - hollywood big shot Jul 16, 13:39 1
- Oh, it's far from likely Ron overcomes Trump. I won't argue that -- but this in and of itself isn't uncommon. - Will Hunting Jul 16, 13:43

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Not the first time this has happened to a GOP front-line major candidate. Scott Walker bombed out in 3 months in 2015 via

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