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Former President Donald Trump won the North Dakota Republican caucuses, defeating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and securing another victory on his path to the GOP presidential nomination. The contest was the last before Super Tuesday, with Trump set to take all 29 of North Dakota's GOP delegates if he wins at least 60% of the statewide vote. If not, the delegates will be allocated proportionally.
Officials in the Koch network defended their heavy investment in Nikki Haley's campaign as the right candidate to back against Donald Trump, despite early losses. They emphasized their continued support for Haley, while also prioritizing efforts to flip the Senate from Democratic control. The network's top donors were briefed on this during their annual winter summit, where Haley also discussed her campaign strategy and upcoming fundraising events. Additionally, some donors are refocusing efforts on securing GOP victories in congressional races following Trump's wins in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expresses confidence in winning the Iowa caucus and pledges to offer an alternative healthcare plan to Obamacare by spring. Despite trailing behind former President Donald Trump in the polls, DeSantis predicts that Republican voters will eventually have to choose between him and Trump. However, his campaign faces challenges as members of the Never Back Down super PAC, which has supported his candidacy, resign. DeSantis criticizes Trump for failing to repeal Obamacare during his previous term and vows to introduce a better healthcare plan if elected president.
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attended the annual football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Ames, Iowa, to court voters in the key early nominating state as they compete for the GOP presidential nomination. While DeSantis has been actively campaigning in Iowa, engaging with voters at town halls and courting key Iowans, Trump has opted for large rallies and appearances, including a stop at an Iowa State University fraternity's tailgate. DeSantis distinguished himself from Trump by focusing on substantive issues and the future of the country. Other Republican presidential hopefuls were also present at the game, pitching their campaigns to tailgaters.
Former President Donald Trump's criticism of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for remaining neutral in the GOP presidential nomination race highlights a vulnerability in the state. Trump's frustration with Reynolds, who has shown support for his rival Ron DeSantis, could open an avenue of opportunity for DeSantis in Iowa, a crucial state for his viability. While Trump leads in national polling and surveys conducted by DeSantis allies, his rift with Reynolds reveals a lack of institutional backing in Iowa. However, many Iowa Republicans believe that the neutrality of top officials helps maintain a fair playing field for candidates in the state's first-in-the-nation caucus. Trump's outburst is unlikely to significantly impact the caucus, but it may have lasting consequences for his support in Iowa.
Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have requested that the trial involving Disney be postponed until mid-2025, after the GOP presidential nomination race and the 2024 general election. Disney had filed a lawsuit claiming that its free speech rights were violated when DeSantis took over its governing district in retaliation for opposing the "Don't Say Gay" legislation. DeSantis's attorneys proposed an August 4, 2025, trial date, while Disney suggested a July 15, 2024, trial date, around the same time as the Republican National Convention. Both sides also disagreed on when a motion for summary judgment should be filed.