{"id":2060221,"date":"2023-10-09T07:06:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T11:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/last-stand-desantis-bets-big-on-iowa-to-topple-trump\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T07:09:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T11:09:33","slug":"last-stand-desantis-bets-big-on-iowa-to-topple-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/last-stand-desantis-bets-big-on-iowa-to-topple-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis takes a gamble on Iowa to dethrone Trump."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flast-stand-desantis-bets-big-on-iowa-to-topple-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2060221&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Ron DeSantis Takes a Gamble on\u200b Iowa to Close the \u2064Gap with Trump<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is making a bold\u200c move in \u2062his bid to catch\u200c up to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primary. He has asked a significant \u2063portion of his aides in\u200d Tallahassee, Florida, to relocate to Iowa, just 3 1\/2 months before the \u200bcaucuses. While\u200d this strategy is considered a long shot, it may be DeSantis&#8217;s only chance at this point.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dan Schnur, communications\u200d director of Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain&#8217;s 2000 presidential\u2064 campaign, DeSantis&#8217;s odds of success\u200b are slim, but he has no other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/last-stand-desantis-bets-big-on-iowa-to-topple-trump\/\" title=\"DeSantis takes a gamble on Iowa to dethrone Trump.\">viable options left<\/a>.\u200b The governor&#8217;s share of the Republican primary vote has dropped from 31% in January to\u2062 12.5%\u2064 this \u200cweek \u200dnationally. However, he is currently in second place in Iowa with 16% support, trailing behind Trump&#8217;s commanding 49%.<\/p>\n<p>By focusing on Iowa, DeSantis hopes to secure one\u200d of\u2064 the &#8220;three tickets&#8221; out of \u200cthe state, as\u2062 described by University of Iowa politics\u200b professor Timothy Hagle. While it&#8217;s\u2064 not a guaranteed path \u2064to victory, it&#8217;s a strategic move that shows DeSantis&#8217;s dedication to the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>However, DeSantis may face\u2063 financial challenges \u200das well. His campaign and \u2064fundraising \u2063committees have \u200draised \u2064$15\u2064 million, but only $5 million can be used during the primary. In\u2062 contrast, Trump\u2064 has raised \u2062$45.5 million, with $37.5 million available for his campaign. Despite this, Iowa\u2063 offers opportunities \u2064for candidates with limited funds to compete effectively.<\/p>\n<p>While some view DeSantis&#8217;s Iowa strategy as a desperate move that could spell doom for his campaign, others believe it&#8217;s a necessary step \u2063to gain traction. DeSantis is\u200c committed to visiting all \u206499 counties in Iowa, building relationships, and earning support \u2063that will pay\u200b off on caucus night.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s increased\u200b criticism of Trump aligns with his Iowa strategy. He has questioned Trump&#8217;s\u200b entitlement to the nomination and has highlighted his absence from the campaign trail\u200b due to legal \u200dproceedings. DeSantis has also criticized Trump&#8217;s spending\u200b record and emphasized the need for new leadership in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>Despite \u200cthe \u200cchallenges ahead, DeSantis remains determined to make his mark in \u200cIowa and prove \u2064himself as a strong contender in the Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stacey-lennox-its-time-for-republicans-to-give-democrats-a-taste-of-their-own-medicine\/\" title=\"Stacey Lennox: It's Time for Republicans to Give Democrats a Taste of Their Own Medicine\">strategic moves<\/a> does \u2064DeSantis believe he needs to\u200d make \u200din order\u200b to \u2064compete with Trump and secure the Republican nomination?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tegy may seem risky,\u2063 DeSantis is willing to take a gamble in order to\u2062 close the gap with\u200b Trump and solidify his\u2062 chances of securing the Republican nomination.<\/p>\n<p>The decision \u200dto relocate his aides \u2064to Iowa showcases \u200dDeSantis&#8217; determination \u2063and\u200d ambition. As the current\u2064 governor of Florida, \u2063DeSantis has already proven\u200d his leadership skills and conservative values. \u2062However, he \u200bunderstands that in order to\u2063 compete with the charismatic and influential Trump,\u2063 he needs to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-barnstorms-iowa-where-gop-rivals-hope-to-upend-him-in-next-years-caucuses\/\" title=\"Trump campaigns vigorously in Iowa, where GOP rivals aim to overthrow him in upcoming caucuses.\">make strategic moves<\/a> that set him apart from \u200cother candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Iowa plays a crucial role \u200cin \u2062the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-could-earn-boost-from-swing-state-primary-process-rnc-helped-craft-report\/\" title=\"Report: Swing-state primary process crafted by RNC could give Trump a significant boost.\">presidential primary process<\/a>, as it is the first state\u200b to hold caucuses. Historically, \u2064candidates who\u2062 perform well in\u200c Iowa gain momentum\u200c and often go on\u200b to\u200b win\u200c their\u2063 party&#8217;s nomination. By focusing his efforts on Iowa, DeSantis \u2064aims to gain \u2063early support and establish himself as\u200d a formidable contender.<\/p>\n<p>Relocating his aides to Iowa demonstrates\u200d DeSantis&#8217;\u200d commitment to connecting with voters\u2064 on a personal level. By having his\u2064 team on the ground in Iowa, he can build relationships, understand the concerns of Iowans, and tailor his campaign\u200b messaging to resonate\u2064 with \u2062this \u2064critical \u2064demographic. Additionally, having \u2064staff members based\u200d in\u2063 Iowa allows\u2064 for \u200da more efficient and organized \u2062campaign,\u200d ensuring that no opportunity \u2062is missed in the\u2062 lead-up to the caucuses.<\/p>\n<p>While it \u2064may\u200c seem unusual for a sitting governor\u2062 to allocate resources to a state\u200b over 1,000 miles away, DeSantis\u200b understands the importance of this strategic move. He is aware \u200cthat Iowa&#8217;s \u200cvoters are crucial in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walt-disney-teamed-up-with-john-wayne-ronald-reagan-to-take-on-communists-in-hollywood\/\" title=\"Walt Disney joined forces with John Wayne and Ronald Reagan to combat Communism in Hollywood.\">shaping\u200d public opinion<\/a> and influencing the \u200dactions of other\u2064 states. By \u2062investing in\u2063 Iowa, DeSantis\u200b aims to gain \u200dthe support of influential \u200cIowan politicians, grassroots activists, and the \u200dpublic, \u2062which \u200bin turn can have far-reaching effects on his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>However, this \u2064decision does not \u200dcome without risks. By focusing heavily on Iowa, DeSantis\u200d may\u2063 neglect the needs and concerns of\u2064 voters in other states. Furthermore, he \u2063is banking on a strong performance in \u2062Iowa to catapult\u2063 him\u200b to the forefront of the primary \u200crace. If \u2064he fails to perform as \u2064expected, it could\u200c have \u2064detrimental effects\u2063 on his campaign momentum and fundraising \u200ccapabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the risks,\u2063 DeSantis&#8217; gamble highlights his confidence and strategic thinking.\u200c He understands the challenges that lie ahead in his pursuit of the Republican nomination. By committing significant resources to Iowa, he is positioning\u2064 himself as a serious contender and signaling to the party base that he is willing to go above and beyond to secure their support.<\/p>\n<p>Only time will tell whether DeSantis&#8217; gamble pays off.\u200b The 2024 Republican primary is expected to be highly \u2062competitive, with numerous contenders vying for the nomination. DeSantis&#8217; decision\u2064 to\u2063 focus on Iowa showcases his determination to \u2064stand out and attract support from the party&#8217;s base.\u2064 As the caucuses draw near, all eyes will be on DeSantis \u2062and whether his gamble will\u2064 bring him closer to closing the gap with Trump.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) aims to narrow the polling gap with former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primary. To achieve this, he requested around one-third of his Tallahassee aides to relocate to Iowa, just 3 1\/2 months before the caucuses. However, limited time and resources pose challenges to his strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2060222,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2060221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2060221"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060221\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2060222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2060221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2060221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2060221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}