Vivek Ramaswamy's Uphill Battle for Iowa Republicans

Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and first-time political candidate, is struggling to gain traction with Iowa Republicans in the 2024 Republican primary race. Despite packing his schedule with campaign stops, Ramaswamy is polling in the mid to high single digits and is at risk of becoming an afterthought. Critics question his endgame and whether he is staying in the race only to boost former President Donald Trump. Ramaswamy's campaign has spent significantly less on advertising compared to other candidates like Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. Additionally, his position on Israel, age, and Hindu faith have been raised as concerns by voters and strategists.