Days after appointing her CEO, Republican Florida Governor and Danny DeVito stand-in Ron DeSantis’s Never Back Down PAC fired its newly appointed leader, Kristin Davison, Saturday, the New York Times reports. The Times reports Davison was not the only person fired, although the exact number is not known.
Davison took the position after former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt quit the job. Laxalt quit just two days after DeSantis’s failing appearance in the Fox-hosted debate against Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom in which DeSantis looked completely outclassed in demeanor, knowledge and policy. And Laxalt took over after Chris Jankowski quit at the PAC’s head just two weeks ago. Davison will be replaced by long-time DeSantis friend and ally Scott Wagner, with the over/under on his time in office at three Scaramuccis.
“Scott Wagner will now serve as chairman of the board and interim C.E.O. of Never Back Down,” said Jess Szymanski, a spokeswoman for the PAC who apparently has not yet been fired. “Never Back Down has the most organized, advanced caucus operation of anyone in the 2024 primary field, and we look forward to continuing that great work to help elect Gov. DeSantis the next president of the United States.”