Josh PutnamMay 19, 2023
NEW AT FHQ...
The Disconnect on Iowa and New Hampshire 2024
...and much more from the #EndorsementPrimary, #StaffPrimary and #TravelPrimary.
https://www.frontloadinghq.com/2023/05/the-disconnect-on-iowa-and-new.html
The Disconnect on Iowa and New Hampshire 2024

Invisible Primary: Visible --  Thoughts on the invisible primary and links to the goings on of the moment as 2024 approaches... First, over ...

Josh PutnamMay 3, 2023
In Invisible Primary: Visible today, Iowa Democrats' delegate selection plan signals it is *more* likely that the party complies with 2024 DNC calendar rules, Tim Scott and the #StaffPrimary and yes, Trump 2023 is closer to Trump 2019 than Trump 2015.
https://www.frontloadinghq.com/2023/05/iowa-democratic-draft-delegate.html
Iowa Democratic Draft Delegate Selection Plan Points Toward Changes Ahead

Thoughts on the invisible primary and links to the goings on of the moment as 2024 approaches... First, over at  FHQ Plus ... Today is deadl...

Josh PutnamMar 27, 2023
In Invisible Primary: Visible today, that evangelical split from the 2016 Republican primaries could return in 2024, Brian Kemp's out and the #StaffPrimary may see a lot of "defections" for the 2024 cycle.
https://www.frontloadinghq.com/2023/03/invisible-primary-visible-trump-and.html
Invisible Primary: Visible -- Trump and Evangelicals in 2024

Thoughts on the invisible primary and links to the goings on of the moment as 2024 approaches... Tim Alberta had a nice piece up over at The...

Josh PutnamMar 25, 2023
Another #StaffPrimary move by the DeSantis-adjacent super PAC, Never Back Down.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-communications-director-desantis-super-pac/
Trump 2020 press communications director to join pro-DeSantis super PAC

Erin Perrine is joining the "Never Back Down" super PAC supporting a DeSantis 2024 run, CBS News is first to report.

CBS News
Josh PutnamMar 23, 2023
In Invisible Primary: Visible today, testing the indictment season hypothesis before jumping to conclusions on the effects, DeSantis makes a splash in the #StaffPrimary, and there seems to be support for bringing back the presidential primary in Missouri.
https://www.frontloadinghq.com/2023/03/invisible-primary-visible-republican_23.html
Invisible Primary: Visible -- The Republican Race is Over?

Thoughts on the invisible primary and links to the goings on of the moment as 2024 approaches... The indictment of a former president is som...

Josh PutnamFeb 21, 2023
Missed this about Trump hiring staff in Iowa. Those aren't no-names in Iowa Republican politics.
#InvisiblePrimary #GOP24 #StaffPrimary
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3866728-trump-announces-campaign-leadership-in-iowa/
Trump announces campaign leadership in Iowa

Former President Trump announced his campaign leadership team in Iowa on Monday — a move that comes as the former president has spent recent weeks in other early presidential primary states like New Hampshire and South Carolina. Trump has hired Eric Branstad and state Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R) as senior advisers and Marshall Moreau as…

The Hill
Josh PutnamFeb 10, 2023
Super PAC hires in Scott World. Another South Carolinian gearing up.
#InvisiblePrimary #GOP24 #StaffPrimary
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/10/tim-scott-2024-presidential-election-super-pac
Scoop: Tim Scott raises presidential buzz with super PAC hires

Scott ramping up his operation is a significant obstacle to Nikki Haley.

Axios
Josh PutnamJan 28, 2023
This piece is bigger on two DeSantis-world hands who worked on the 2022 reelection potentially transitioning over to a presidential run than IDing state hires. However, the NH statement likely rings true elsewhere.
#InvisiblePrimary #GOP24 #StaffPrimary
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/28/desantis-2024-campaign-planning/
DeSantis advisers prepare for potential presidential run, explore staff options

The private activity is the latest indication the second-term Republican governor is laying a foundation for a potential White House bid.

The Washington Post
Josh PutnamJan 28, 2023
Trump camp hires former NHGOP chair to lead 2024 effort in the Granite state.
#InvisiblePrimary #GOP24 #StaffPrimary #FITN
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/28/trump-campaign-stepanik-new-hampshire-00080011
Trump makes his first big move in New Hampshire

The former president has frustrated past supporters with his lack of attention to the state, according to interviews with 16 GOP insiders. But the campaign has settled on one major hire.

POLITICO
Show threadJosh PutnamNov 15, 2022

And with a DeSantis connection.
#InvisiblePrimary #GOP24 #StaffPrimary

RT @[email protected]
Susie Wiles ran Ron DeSantis’s 2018 campaign and his transition - before DeSantis had her fired in 2019 from Trump’s campaign.

She knows where the bodies are buried in DeSantis’s world.

This could be fun.

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/Eric_Jotkoff/status/1592317728442183680

Eric Jotkoff on Twitter

“Susie Wiles ran Ron DeSantis’s 2018 campaign and his transition - before DeSantis had her fired in 2019 from Trump’s campaign. She knows where the bodies are buried in DeSantis’s world. This could be fun.”

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