Republican Party

The Republican Party of Florida raised about $5.24 million from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, more than three times the amount raised by the Florida Democratic Party, new finance reports show. The GOP brought in $5,242,485 in cash, while spending $1,764,498 during the quarter. The Democratic Party, meanwhile, raised $1,566,258, while spending $741,189.

As the governor’s office continues their independent audit of the state GOP, confidence in the party leadership has dipped, but DeSantis is still doing what he can to support Chairman Joe Gruters and the embattled state party, regardless of whether or not he sees Gruters as a weak leader.

“If we continue to take America for granted, we will lose it.”