Michael C. Bender

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

^Two former Trump aides discussing the president’s behavior in the days ahead of Jan. 6. The anecdote is part of a very story from @PostRoz & @jdawsey1 that shows the shared cynicism between Trump World and Fox News. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

“I think what they meant is The President will wake up early and commit many many crimes including but not limited to obstruction of justice, attempted fraud and treason in an effort to conduct a coup. Then he’ll fly to a rally in furtherance of the same.” https://t.co/PJk2p7EC43 https://t.co/7S0VDwcrdg — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

The Florida governor accused the Democratic prosecutor of undermining public safety. But a close examination of the episode reveals just how fueled it was by Mr. DeSantis’s political aims. More from @AlexandraBerzon & @kenbensinger: https://t.co/lakitfLA2t — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

In Houston last week, DeSantis was scheduled to speak to several hundred people who paid to hear him ahead of a speech to a larger crowd. But DeSantis spent only a few minutes in the smaller room and never took the stage, irritating some in attendance. https://t.co/it12WNJLEL — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

Earlier this year, DeSantis turned off some deep-pocketed donors during a previously unreported meeting when he largely kept to his own corner of the room and showed little interest in interacting with the crowd. https://t.co/it12WNJLEL — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

Mr. DeSantis has leaned into his reputation as a political brawler, lacking the charisma that helped lift Bill Clinton, John McCain and otherss. His disregard for some of the typical pleasantries of politics can produce some uncomfortable moments. https://t.co/SZYxQx2tnd — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

Many Republicans view his style as an antidote to the character attacks and volatility that have underscored Republican politics during the Trump era. https://t.co/SZYxQx2tnd — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

“He didn’t go for any wild and crazy applause lines and just let his record speak for itself. We don’t need a big show in Iowa.” More updates, observations & anecdotes after DeSantis's stop tonight in Des Moines, capping his first official day in Iowa: https://t.co/hMfP5mHxqO — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

RT @maggieNYT: via Protess, Rashbaum, Bromwich and me, ⁦@MichaelCohen212⁩ to the grand jury on Monday, a step that likely signals an indict… — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

As Mr. DeSantis decides whether to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, one of the biggest questions facing the 44-year-old Floridian is his ability to connect with voters who have had little exposure to him outside his home state. https://t.co/hnfQJrw5Jv — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

DeSantis's first Iowa event underscored the promise and the potential pitfall of a presidential bid: His preference for policy over personality can make him seem awkward and arrogant – or otherwise astonishing, depending on the success or failure of his one-on-one exchanges. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

RT @ShaneGoldmacher: Ken Cuccinelli, who NYT (via @maggieNYT and @MichaelCBender and me) reported last weekend was circulating delegate rul… — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

RT @jazmineulloa: When Barbara Lee was first elected to Congress in 1998, the House had 11 Black women in office, and only one Black woman… — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

To pay for three presidential campaigns, Donald Trump has raised billions from corporate executives, online donors and, during his first race, even his own pocket. One source of money Mr. Trump has never successfully tapped: the people closest to him. https://t.co/yyPn6q5Hu3 — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

“It would be, first and foremost, getting back at the people he thinks deserve some kind of punishment for not doing what he tells them to do,” Mr. Bolton said. “And it’s a big group of people.” — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

“Most — and perhaps all — of Mr. DeSantis’s wishes will likely soon be granted by the Republican-held State Legislature, giving him a broader platform from which to launch a widely expected 2024 presidential campaign." More here from @PatriciaMazzei: https://t.co/xJDoG4zJAZ — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

“I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution.” https://t.co/LIzAMfRshc — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

RT @maggieNYT: .@ShaneGoldmacher @MichaelCBender @jonathanvswan and me on the state of the Trump/DeSantis race https://t.co/nRY4SDk1TA — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

After just three public events in the four three months of his campaign, Trump is making plans for four events in March: CPAC speech today, Iowa education speech next week, a second policy speech tbd and potentially the first mega-rally of the 2024 cycle https://t.co/eERF0E86iD — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

As Trump bleeds support from big donors Ike Perlmutter, the Marvel billionaire, signals he’s sticking w the former president. More here w/ ⁦@ShaneGoldmacher⁩ & ⁦@maggieNYT⁩: https://t.co/eERF0E86iD — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

RT @ShaneGoldmacher: Trump just began running ads mocking DeSantis on Facebook. It's a small sum (in FL and TX). But notable that it's happ… — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

RT @maggieNYT: via ⁦@ShaneGoldmacher⁩ ⁦@MichaelCBender⁩ and me, the ways in which Trump and his campaign may be being rated lower than they… — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

"Trump’s once spotless win record has been marred. DeSantis doesn’t need to tell voters this. They know it. The most effective way for DeSantis to 'attack' Trump is to just keep winning." More here from @amyewalter: https://t.co/hIa1kSbEZC — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

Asked if he had written his memoir because he wanted to be president, Mr. DeSantis demurred: "What I would say is, I was well known. I was, you know, kind of a hot commodity. And I thought that the book would do well, I think it is doing well." https://t.co/0qPRYgeqzz — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

RT @JohnCarreyrou: Excited to join the @nytimes and its great staff of reporters and editors. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

More here, w/ @jonathanweisman, on the crime (and education) issues dividing cities, states and, potentially, a national political party: https://t.co/ZO8wvIrAID — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

Can Ron DeSantis challenge Donald Trump on law-and-order issues? As a congressman, DeSantis voted for Trump's "First Step Act" — but on the c̶a̶m̶p̶a̶i̶g̶n̶ ̶t̶r̶a̶i̶l̶ book tour, DeSantis is hammering away at a "carousel" of criminals who "get put right back on the street." — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

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Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

"The blunt, tough-talking persona that earned Ms. Lightfoot early affection and respect turned into something else: the image of a mayor with an exhausting capacity for feuds and insults, whether aimed at her own staff, city employees or fellow elected officials." — PolitiTweet.org

Michael C. Bender @MichaelCBender

RT @maggieNYT: From @MichaelCBender and me, the Club for Growth is discussing a major early-state spend against Trump in the coming months.… — PolitiTweet.org