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Originally Published 5 months ago — by Iowa Capital Dispatch
Senator Ruben Gallego visited Iowa, addressing past criticisms of the Iowa caucuses, emphasizing the need for Democrats to focus on working-class issues, and criticizing recent legislative votes and policies affecting Iowa, while also discussing his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict and his political future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Florida governor Ron DeSantis expressed concerns about Donald Trump's 2024 election prospects, citing a lack of enthusiasm among GOP voters and declining appeal among moderates. He attributed the low turnout in the Iowa caucuses to the "corporate media" making Trump's victory seem inevitable. Despite Trump's win in the New Hampshire primary, his opponent Nikki Haley has vowed to stay in the race, prompting Trump to criticize her as an "imposter."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warns that Donald Trump's strong victory in Iowa should serve as a "huge warning sign" for Republicans, suggesting that low turnout reflects conservative discontent with Trump's influence. DeSantis dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump, but expressed concern over disenchanted voters who feel Trump's nomination is inevitable. He also cautioned about an enthusiasm problem and highlighted the need for Trump to address it. Despite his previous criticisms of Trump, DeSantis endorsed him after dropping out, but also hinted at a potential veto of a proposal to support Trump's legal fees.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo News
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blames "checked-out" voters for his failed White House campaign, particularly those in the Iowa caucuses who rallied behind Donald Trump despite not liking him. Despite attacking Trump and endorsing him, DeSantis failed to acknowledge his own missteps, including alienating voters with attacks on LGBTQ+ community, libraries, abortion rights, and Disney. His campaign spent millions with little change in poll numbers, and his lack of enthusiasm and awkward behavior also contributed to his defeat. DeSantis expressed willingness to run again in 2028 "if we have a country left."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Steve Kornacki explains the significance of the independent electorate in New Hampshire, highlighting its impact on the state's primary elections and its potential influence on the GOP primaries and Iowa caucuses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Top GOP pollster Frank Luntz and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warn that the abysmally low Republican turnout in the Iowa caucuses is a red flag for the party and a warning sign for Trump's electability in the November election, emphasizing the need for Trump to attract new voters. Despite Trump's strong support among his loyal base, concerns persist that he may struggle to win over independents who swung to Biden in 2020. Meanwhile, the New Hampshire primary results will be closely watched as a measure of enthusiasm for Trump among Republican voters, with some voters expressing a desire for new leadership. Both Republicans and Democrats face warnings about lack of enthusiasm for their respective candidates in the upcoming general election.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suggests that Donald Trump's 30-point win in the Iowa caucuses is a sign of weakness, citing low voter turnout and lack of enthusiasm as warning signs for the Republican Party in the upcoming general election. DeSantis, a potential Republican presidential candidate, questions Trump's ability to energize the party base and expresses concerns about his support among certain Republicans. Despite predicting Trump's victory in Iowa, DeSantis believes that the low turnout and divided support indicate potential challenges for the party in November.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis believes that Donald Trump's decisive win in the Iowa caucuses is actually a sign of weakness, citing the low voter turnout and lack of enthusiasm as warning signs for the Republican party in the upcoming November election. DeSantis expressed concern over Trump's inability to energize the Republican base and suggested that the former president should have performed better, considering his status as essentially an incumbent. Despite predicting Trump's success in New Hampshire, DeSantis highlighted a decline in support for Trump among certain Republicans and emphasized the need for strong enthusiasm heading into the general election.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
President Joe Biden downplayed Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa caucuses, stating that he doesn't believe it holds significance for the general election. Despite Trump's win with less than 57,000 votes, Biden emphasized that the low turnout and uncompetitive race in the state diminish the impact of the result. With Trump leading in national polls and Biden dominating the Democratic field, the two are likely to face off in a rematch in November.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Former President Donald Trump won 98 of 99 counties in the Iowa caucuses, with Nikki Haley preventing a shutout by winning Johnson County by a single vote. Despite Governor Ron DeSantis' extensive campaigning in rural areas, he was unable to secure a victory in any county. Trump's minimal campaigning efforts in Iowa contrasted with Haley's and DeSantis' extensive tours of the state. Haley, who was expected to perform better in urban and suburban areas, fell short in Iowa's largest cities, resulting in a third-place finish overall.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon humorously lamented Donald Trump's sweeping victory in the Iowa caucuses, with Kimmel joking about Trump's minimal time spent in Iowa and comparing it to his strategy of raising his sons. Despite Trump's 51 percent win, the hosts downplayed its significance, referencing Ted Cruz's 2016 win and making light of the arctic blast hitting the country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Senator Ted Cruz endorsed Donald Trump for president, emphasizing the need for unity behind the Republican frontrunner and declaring the race over following Trump's dominating victory in the Iowa caucuses. Cruz, who had fiercely contested Trump in the 2016 primaries, highlighted the compelling nature of Trump's candidacy and his own determination to win a third term in the November election, despite being a top target for Democrats. This endorsement follows Senator Marco Rubio's similar support for Trump, signaling a growing alignment within the Republican Party.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
Despite Donald Trump's expected victory in the Iowa caucuses, the close finishes of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis inadvertently worked in his favor, preventing either from gaining significant momentum as a clear alternative to Trump. Both candidates spent heavily in Iowa but only garnered about 20,000 votes each, while Trump secured over 50 percent of the vote with far less spending. Trump's conciliatory victory speech and decision to avoid attacking his rivals indicate a strategic move to keep both Haley and DeSantis in the race, allowing them to continue competing for Trump-skeptical GOP voters. With the New Hampshire primary approaching, Trump's campaign plans to let Haley and DeSantis focus on each other while he targets later states, leveraging his advantage in delegate-rich Super Tuesday states.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Former President Trump hinted at a potential future role for former GOP rival Vivek Ramaswamy at a New Hampshire rally, following Ramaswamy's suspension of his presidential campaign after the Iowa caucuses. Trump expressed admiration for Ramaswamy and suggested that he would be working with them for a long time, sparking speculation about a role in Trump's team or a hypothetical Trump administration. Ramaswamy, who endorsed Trump after a disappointing fourth-place finish in Iowa, is urging other candidates to rally behind Trump ahead of the general election.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Donald Trump's dominant victory in the Iowa caucuses demonstrated his strong hold on the Republican Party, but also revealed vulnerabilities among suburban and highly educated voters. While he improved his performance compared to 2016, nearly half of caucusgoers backed other candidates, indicating a desire for alternatives to Trump. Entrance polls showed Trump's gains among older and less educated voters, but limited progress with younger voters. The results highlight the challenges Trump faces in winning over key demographics in the 2024 election.