Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis Dominate GOP Fundraising

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For months, the only yardstick available to judge Republican presidential contenders was the polls. Finally, we have a second metric: Fundraising.

And the fundraising haul in the second quarter for the top contenders is no surprise, reflecting their standing in the polls. Former President Donald Trump is the overwhelming frontrunner for the GOP nomination; he also won the second-quarter money chase. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is running second behind Trump; he got more in the three-month period ending June 30 than any other candidate except the former president. Let’s review:

Donald Trump. The former president’s campaign confirms it has raised a combined $35 million from donations averaging $34 each. A spokesman declined to disclose how much flowed to the campaign and how much flowed to Save America, a political action committee subject to federal contribution limits. The size of Trumps war chest is also unknown. Second quarter fundraising disclosures are due at the Federal Election Commission on Saturday (July 15), so it won’t be a mystery for long.

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