DeSantis and Reynolds attend Iowa-Iowa State game, Trump in box.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis attends Cy-Hawk rivalry game with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
Over the weekend, Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis campaigned in Iowa and had the opportunity to attend the highly anticipated Cy-Hawk rivalry game alongside Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. The game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones was a thrilling event that drew attention from both sports fans and political enthusiasts.
Photos captured DeSantis and Reynolds sitting together, creating a buzz among spectators. It is worth noting that Reynolds has yet to publicly endorse a Republican presidential candidate, making their joint appearance at the game all the more intriguing.
The game ended with a victory for the Hawkeyes, who secured a 20-13 win.
Great time at the Iowa-Iowa State game today! #CyHawk 🏈🏈🏈🏈 pic.twitter.com/euxjQMY5wK
— Never Back Down (@NvrBackDown24) September 10, 2023
Former President Donald Trump also made an appearance at the game, sitting behind glassed box seats.
One video from the event captured a mix of cheers and boos from the crowd, prompting influential Iowa conservative leader Bob Vander Plaats to comment on the discrepancy between the polls and the ground reality. Vander Plaats emphasized that the polls do not accurately reflect the true sentiments of the people.
The polls aren’t even close to reality on ground. https://t.co/iCoejK9mOX
— Bob Vander Plaats (@bobvanderplaats) September 9, 2023
Vander Plaats has consistently made this point throughout the 2024 campaign cycle, as polls indicate that Trump is leading DeSantis by a significant margin in the state, while other candidates trail behind in single digits.
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Both Trump and DeSantis were present at various events in Iowa, drawing large crowds and receiving strong support from 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
Kim Reynolds, the most powerful and influential Republican in Iowa, initially stated that she would not endorse any candidate before the Iowa caucuses. However, she later hinted that she might reconsider her stance. Fox News host Shannon Bream highlighted the significance of Reynolds’ endorsement, as it is seen as a game-changer among the Republican presidential candidates.
In a tweet, former President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment with Reynolds’ neutrality, stating that he had supported her during her campaign and expected her to reciprocate the support. Reynolds responded to Trump’s criticism during a CNN interview, emphasizing that it was the people of Iowa who elected her, despite a challenging year for Republicans.
DeSantis defended Reynolds, condemning Trump’s criticism as “totally out of bounds.” However, NBC News reported concerns from top Trump allies about the Trump Campaign’s efforts in Iowa, suggesting that the campaign 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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