Republicans are spending millions on turnout operations that are deeply flawed, insiders say

"Many in the party have pointed the finger at former President Donald Trump, who in critical swing state races boosted fringe candidates who echoed his stolen election lies as well as his attacks on early voting."

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"Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, a onetime front-ruer for the GOPu2019s gubernatorial nomination, was forced off the August primary ballot alongside multiple other candidates for not submitting enough valid signatures."

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"Dave Carney, a political adviser to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, said the campaign feels confident in the more than $10 million it spent on its door-knocking program."

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"One major one: when Trump is not on the ballot, many who would otherwise be eager to volunteer sit on the sidelines."

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"Axiomu2019s founder, Jeff Roe, is leading a super PAC aimed at boosting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisu2019 presidential candidacy."

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"Craig and his main petition outfit u2014 Vanguard u2014u00a0sued In Field Strategies, which Vanguard had subcontracted to gather signatures, along with 18 individuals, last year, The Detroit News reported."

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"u00a0As Vanguard fights these legal battles, itu2019s also gearing up to play a central role in DeSantisu2019 effort to knock off Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary.u00a0In a recent interview with The New York Times, Roe, the Axiom founder, detailed DeSantisu2019 plan to lock up votes in key early state contests: a veritable army of door-knockers."

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"u00a0In five regions that saw a significant number of paper submissions, Gov. Brian Kemp ultimately earned more than 65,000 additional votes than Walker, a fellow Republican."

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"The Abbott campaign had a considerable number of volunteers, but also contracted with Camelback Strategies, an outside group, to facilitate paid canvassers, Carney said."

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"Itu2019s the canvassing arm of Axiom, a powerful conservative strategy group known for its work with Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin."

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