Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) fundraising numbers are raising new scrutiny as he seeks to close the gap with former President Trump and hold off a newly energized Nikki Haley.
While DeSantis raised $15 million in the third quarter — outpacing his main non-Trump contenders — federal campaign filings showed the Florida governor’s campaign spent nearly all of the money it raised between July and September.
Meanwhile, Haley, a former South Carolina governor, has shown signs of traction with her fundraising in recent months after a pair of strong debate performances, though her overall cash haul for the third quarter still trails DeSantis’s.
Both campaigns must also contend with the reality that Trump continues to eclipse his rivals financially. The former president raised more than $45 million in the third quarter.
The DeSantis campaign argues he’s in a strong position with the third GOP primary debate coming up next month …