Senior Heritage officials had advocated for months in conversations with DeSantis’ team that he oppose policies that could move the U.S. toward direct confrontation with Russia, the people said.

While officials at Heritage have been in contact with almost every 2024 Republican presidential campaign, including that of former President Donald Trump, the think tank’s proximity to DeSantis is unique, eight people involved in the discussions said.

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    Conservative think tank is one of the most notable oxymorons in use today.

    They should call them GOP meddling sessions instead.

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      You poke fun but this is where the real evil happens. This is the powerful elite coming together to manipulate the fuck out of reality, because, yes, they’re that rich.

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      “Ok guys, how can we continue to keep all the power and the money?”

      “The usual way, keep the poor fighting to survive from all angles.”

      “Good job guys!” eats baby

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      Scheme hatching tank? Mustache twirling tank? Hunched skulking tank? Atrocity enthusiasts tank?