Iowa Caucus
They make up 39% of the state’s electorate and are allowed to vote in the GOP primary ― and they’re not crazy about the criminally charged coup-attempter.
Critics ripped the Florida first lady’s remarks after she called “moms and grandmoms” to support her husband’s presidential bid.
“We’re going to win Iowa,” the Florida governor said. “I think it’s going to help propel us to the nomination."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and others also have reason to be optimistic for the nation’s first nominating contest.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Turns out Republican primary voters aren’t that into the anti-woke rallying cry, and presidential candidates are responding accordingly.
The former president is reportedly frustrated by Gov. Kim Reynolds' closeness to fellow Gov. Ron DeSantis, his top rival for the GOP presidential nomination.
The announcement puts the first votes of the 2024 election a little more than six months away as the GOP tries to reclaim the White House.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa, introducing himself to expectant audiences of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid.
The former president, who hasn't said if he's going to run again, is the '700-pound elephant' in the Hawkeye State.
The DNC leader wants caucus states like Iowa to create a paper ballot system.