NEWS AND OPINION:

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has a short reminder for every person. The Republican National Convention is now a 12 months away. And that 12 months may zip by before individuals suppose.

“In one year, the 2024 Republican National Convention will bring Republicans together to accomplish our common goal of beating President Biden and restoring the American dream,” she mentioned in a written assertion shared with the Beltway on Sunday.

“The Committee on Arrangements is working hard every day to put on a top-tier convention in the world-class city of Milwaukee, and we are excited to host an event that showcases the very best of the Republican Party and will nominate the next President of the United States,” Ms. McDaniel mentioned.

And for individuals who like further particulars, the conference can be held July 15-18, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The official emblem for the occasion options “the Republican elephant, a classic, strong, and timeless symbol of our party,” the GOP mentioned in a earlier assertion launched June 13.

“The elephant is moving — on the charge, dynamic instead of static — and is going rightward, in the direction of conservative victory,” it famous.

DeSantis: Battle prepared

An announcement tells a lot about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his fundraising prowess.

“In a history-making fundraising quarter, Ron DeSantis for President raised more than any presidential campaign committee in the 2024 field — including current and former presidents. DeSantis’ record haul came despite only being in the race for fewer than six weeks,” the marketing campaign mentioned in a information launch on Sunday.

“Without transfers or gimmicks, a majority of the candidates in the Republican field failed to raise $5 million into their campaign accounts. The DeSantis campaign brought in more than the Trump campaign while spending less,” the discharge mentioned.

And the numbers: Mr. DeSantis introduced in $20.1 million, adopted by President Biden with $19.9 million, former President Donald Trump with $17.7 million, and Doug Burgum with $11.8 million. 

The marketing campaign credited Rob Pyers — a California-based information and media analyst who used Federal Election Committee information — because the supply of those numbers.  

“Our campaign brought in more than the entire field – including a current and former president – because the enthusiasm for Ron DeSantis’ movement to restore sanity to our nation and lead our Great American Comeback is unprecedented,” marketing campaign supervisor Generra Peck mentioned in a press release.

“The generous support we received this quarter will be critical as we continue to capitalize on the momentum shift that occurred in Iowa this week,” she famous.

“Americans across the country are about to see a whole lot more of Ron DeSantis. Get ready,” famous Ms. Peck, who additionally led Mr. DeSantis’ 2022 re-election marketing campaign.

Manchin watch

As reported within the Beltway on Thursday, Sen. Joe Manchin will host a “Common Sense Town Hall” at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Monday. The West Virginia Democrat can be accompanied by former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, a Republican. Mr. Manchin additionally just lately revealed he has raised $1.2 million — yielding some chatter within the media that he could possibly be mulling over a presidential run himself in 2024. Beltway will definitely regulate this — as will others.

“Why it’s worth watching: No Labels is reportedly considering a ‘unity’ ticket in 2024, which has alarmed Democrats who think such a move would serve as a spoiler to President Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Manchin has flirted with talk of a presidential campaign, though he downplayed that the visit should signal White House ambition during an interview last week,” wrote Morning Consult analyst Eli Yokley in a short revealed Sunday.

Ivy-covered halls

Tough job, however somebody has to do it: The American Spectator has singled out the nation’s “best conservative colleges” of their annual training subject. It is a prolonged, complicated roster — so we'll now flip to The College Fix — a student-written information group — for his or her very helpful and deft evaluation of the brand new listing.

“The list of 26 recommendations, primarily Christian and Catholic institutions, share common attributes, such as they are based in the traditional liberal arts, teach constitutional principles and the Western canon, and have also prioritized faith, honesty and integrity above all else,” the publication mentioned.

“Most of the schools also boast strong graduation rates, high student ACT scores, ‘excellent’ sexual morals, and several conservative student clubs on campus,” the evaluation mentioned.

And now, on to the highest faculties:

“Eleven of the 26 on the list were given the distinction of ‘highly recommended.’ They are: Asbury University, AveMaria University, Benedictine College, Cedarville University, College of the Ozarks, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Grove City College, Hillsdale College, Patrick Henry College, Thomas Aquinas College and University of Dallas,” the College Fix suggested.

“The remaining recommended schools on the list are: Baylor University, Belmont Abbey College, Brigham Young University-Provo, Catholic University of America, Concordia University (Nebraska), Harding University, Liberty University, Pepperdine University, Regent University, Samford University, Texas A&M, University of Notre Dame, University of St. Thomas (Texas), Wyoming Catholic College and Yeshiva University,” the evaluation concluded.

Find extra perception at TheCollegeFix.com or Spectator.org

Poll du jour

93% of U.S. adults with college-aged kids plan to assist pay for some, if not all, of their youngster’s faculty training

88% agree {that a} faculty training is essential for his or her youngster’s future.

78% rank “paying for college” as their prime monetary aim.

66% report financial savings and revenue as a supply to pay for faculty.

61% will use grants and scholarships to assist cowl faculty prices.

45% wished they'd spent extra time researching and making use of for scholarships.

44% “felt ready” to pay for faculty prices.

30% mentioned their youngster will work to assist cowl faculty bills.

Source: A College Ave Student Loan survey of 1,001 dad and mom of present faculty college students within the U.S. performed on-line in May and launched July 12 by Barnes & Noble Insights.

Follow Jennifer Harper on Twitter @HarperBulletin.

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