DeSantis joins Reynolds at Iowa-Iowa State game.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis attends Cy-Hawk rivalry game with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
Over the weekend, Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, made a campaign stop in Iowa. One of the highlights of his visit was attending the Cy-Hawk rivalry game alongside Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Photos from the event showed DeSantis and Reynolds sitting together before and after the game.
This was a significant moment as Reynolds has yet to publicly endorse a Republican presidential candidate. The fact that she sat with DeSantis at such a high-profile event suggests a potential endorsement in the future.
The game itself was intense, with the Iowa Hawkeyes emerging as the winners with a score of 20-13.
Great time at the Iowa-Iowa State game today! #CyHawk 🏈🏈🏈🏈 pic.twitter.com/euxjQMY5wK
— Never Back Down (@NvrBackDown24) September 10, 2023
Had a great time at the Cy-Hawk game with Gov. @KimReynoldsIA!
Iowa is lucky to have such a strong governor who never backs down from doing what’s right. pic.twitter.com/50YP0QiDps
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) September 10, 2023
Notably, former President Donald Trump was also in attendance, sitting in a box seat. The crowd’s reaction to Trump was mixed, with cheers and boos captured in a video. Iowa conservative leader Bob Vander Plaats commented on the video, emphasizing that the polls do not accurately reflect the ground reality.
The polls aren’t even close to reality on ground. https://t.co/iCoejK9mOX
— Bob Vander Plaats (@bobvanderplaats) September 9, 2023
Vander Plaats has been consistently making this point throughout the 2024 campaign cycle. Despite the polls showing Trump leading DeSantis by a significant margin, Vander Plaats believes the reality on the ground is different, with other candidates still in single digits.
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Both Trump and DeSantis had a busy schedule in Iowa, attending various events and drawing large crowds. They received strong support from the attendees.
President @realDonaldTrump flipping burgers at Iowa State University! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hUjBVEFeoW
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) September 9, 2023
Another example: pic.twitter.com/ycPaCNwIIl
— John Hasson (@SonofHas) September 10, 2023
Reynolds, who holds significant power and influence within the Republican Party in Iowa, initially stated that she would not endorse any candidate before the Iowa caucuses. However, she later hinted that she might reconsider. Fox News host Shannon Bream highlighted the importance of Reynolds’ endorsement, as it could be a game-changer for the Republican presidential candidates.
Trump had previously criticized Reynolds, stating that he had supported her during her campaign but now felt snubbed by her neutrality. Reynolds responded to Trump’s criticism, emphasizing that it was the people of Iowa who elected her, and she won in a challenging year for Republicans.
DeSantis defended Reynolds, calling Trump’s criticism “totally out of bounds.” However, NBC News reported that top Trump allies expressed concerns about the Trump Campaign’s efforts in Iowa, suggesting that it was not performing as well as expected.
Donald Trump Jr. dismissed the report as “fake news,” taking a swipe at DeSantis’ campaign in the process.
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